Yahoo has embarked on a mission to phase out passwords completely, in a move aimed at enhancing security, the company has announced.
The company said it started testing its password-less entry into Yahoo Mail on iOS and Android on Thursday, giving users access through a new service called Yahoo Account Key.
This is how to use the service: When users who sign up for Account Key try to access Yahoo Mail, they will no longer need to enter their password. Instead, the Account Key service will send a message to the smartphone connected to the account.
With a tap on yes or no, users can indicate it is a legitimate attempt to get into the account or deny unauthorized access.
If their smartphone is lost or stolen, users can verify identities through an email or a text message sent to alternative accounts and numbers.
In addition to Account Key verification, Yahoo executives announced a revamped version of Yahoo Mail that allows users to connect with, manage and search Outlook, Hotmail and AOL email accounts while signed in to their Yahoo account.
The new Mail also connects to Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook to add photos and create “contact cards” with email, telephone and social media information for contacts.
Source: Yahoo