passkey
Opens many locks
A passkey is a key that opens multiple locks, especially one that grants access to restricted areas or serves as a master key for a building.
Hotel staff carry passkeys to enter guest rooms.
In modern digital contexts, passkey has taken on new life as a passwordless authentication method that uses biometrics or device-based verification instead of typed passwords.
The building manager's passkey opens every apartment.
I set up a passkey so I can log in with my fingerprint.
Hinged room barrier
- lockMechanism requiring a key
- doorwayPassage into a room
- thresholdPoint of beginning
- entrancePoint of access
admittance · turnstile · gate · deadbolt · latch · swipe · badge · fob
Authentication number sequence
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- loginAuthentication act or screen
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
- two-factorAuthentication using paired credentials
verification · encryption · token · smartcard · identity · fingerprint · passwordless · authenticator
Hidden writing system
- confidentialityQuality of protecting secrets
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- covertIntentionally concealed
- discretionCareful judgment in speech
hidden · private · secret · classified · restricted · need-to-know · clearance · privileged
door
Hinged room barrier
entrance · admittance · turnstile · gate · deadbolt · latch · swipe · badge · fob · unlock
PIN
Authentication number sequence
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- loginAuthentication act or screen
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
two-factor · verification · encryption · token · smartcard · identity · fingerprint · passwordless · authenticator · passphrase
cipher
Hidden writing system
- confidentialityQuality of protecting secrets
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- covertIntentionally concealed
discretion · hidden · private · secret · classified · restricted · need-to-know · clearance · privileged · secure
open
Not closed
enable · release · disengage · unseal · unblock · override · deactivate · authenticate · validate · permit
- authenticationlogin, logout, fingerprint, ID, badge
- identificationfingerprint, ID, ID cards, photo ID, passports
- keyskeyring, keyway, bitting, padlock
- janitor suppliesmop, broom, bucket, cart, supplies
- access controllogin, username, PIN, access card, credential
- Bluetooth pairingBluetooth, pairing mode, bonding, trusted device, connected device