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> If you wanted to add a device to the HN account you'd login, go to the settings, and generate another pub/private key for the new device rather than the tradi
by vbezhenar 4y ago
> If you wanted to add a device to the HN account you'd login, go to the settings, and generate another pub/private key for the new device rather than the traditional "change password".
I still don't understand how do I do that.
Let's say I registered account using iPhone. Now I want to log in with my Linux workstation. So I pick up iPhone, go to the https://news.ycombinator.com/settings https://news.ycombinator.com/settings click "Add device" and then what?
I guess something like "recover password" workflow? Like I type my e-mail on new device, receive login link and then via login link I can register new device?
- watermelon0 4y agoThis depends on the implementation. If you are in Apple world, your keys are synced between iOS and macOS (and saved in Secure Enclave, so you need TouchID/FaceID to complete flow.) In 'Google' world, you can use them between Android devices and Chrome browser. However, if you access from unsupported app/device (e.g. use Apple Passkeys and want to access from browser on Linux machine), you can always just scan QR code with phone, and use it to log-in. You can try it on https://www.passkeys.io https://www.passkeys.io
- meirwah 4y agoyou can try here too https://passkeys.guru/ https://passkeys.guru/