How to Set Up Passwordless Login on Your Porkbun Account

Passwordless login is all the rage these days. Here at Porkbun, we added support in May 2023, becoming one of the first domain name registrars to support it.

Why Use Passwordless Login?

So what’s the big deal with passwordless login using a passkey, you ask? Passkeys are known as a safer and easier-to-use alternative to passwords. They’re tied to a physical device such as your phone, laptop, or a removable USB key you can take with you.

Passkeys authenticate via a cryptographic exchange that prevents brute force login attempts, phishing schemes, and other forms of attacks. Most often, passkey login relies on biometrics (like facial recognition or a fingerprint), a PIN, or physical piece of hardware. The FIDO Alliance website provides more information on passkeys and their benefits.

Setting up Passwordless Login at Porkbun

For Porkbun users who already have two-factor authentication (2FA) configured with a hardware security key, such as a Yubikey, or device-based biometrics like TouchID or Windows Hello, we're excited to offer passwordless login.

Note

Passwordless login does not yet support authenticator apps or email-based 2FA. You will need to connect a security key to your account to enable passwordless login.

Here's how to set it up!

On the Settings / Billing page, scroll down until you locate the "Account Security Settings" section containing the different 2FA options. Locate the "2FA - Security Key" setting.

You'll see the security key (or keys) you set up on your account. Below that, find the option labeled "Passwordless Login (passkeys)" and click on the red toggle to enable the setting.

After clicking on the toggle, it should turn green, meaning Passwordless Login has been enabled.

Next time you log in to your Porkbun account, leave the "Password" field blank. Enter your username/email address normally, and click "Login".

You will be prompted to use your hardware/biometric key to complete authentication and log in.

Activate your security key normally (touch ID, plugging in physical key, etc.) and you should be logged in to your account!

If you run into any issues setting up passwordless login on Porkbun, feel free to reach out to our support team for assistance.