Shared Device Authentication

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Benefits of Using Biometrics for Shared Device Authentication

Stronger Employee Authentication on Multi-User Devices

In settings like retail counters, call centres or hospital workstations, devices are often shared between multiple users. That makes it hard to know who’s actually logged in.
Biometric authentication solves this by checking each employee before access is granted. Instead of using shared PINs or swipe cards, users simply look at the camera built into the kiosk they’re using. It’s fast, secure and gives organisations a clear, auditable record of who accessed what and when.

Replacing Hard Tokens with a Simpler, Safer Alternative

Hard tokens can be lost, forgotten or shared - and they don’t work well when devices are shared too.
Facial recognition offers a simpler, more secure alternative. It’s always available, tied to the person using it, and doesn’t require managing extra hardware. That means lower costs, fewer support issues and stronger protection against misuse.

Moving Beyond Hard Tokens

Hard tokens are costly and complex to manage, with each one costing up to $60. In high-turnover workforce environments, replacements drain time and resources. Even modern tools like Windows Hello don’t scale for shared or multi-user setups—they’re tied to devices, not people.

Facial Biometrics for Shared Devices

Keyless replaces hard tokens with facial biometrics on shared company devices. Using the front camera, employees can log in with a quick glance—no passwords, cards, or PINs needed.
  • One device, many users.
  • One user, many devices.

Case Study: Global Retailer

A global retail chain spent $7 million annually managing hard tokens for frontline staff at POS terminals. During peak shopping seasons, delays from lost tokens were hurting sales.
By switching to Keyless, staff could log in instantly using the POS webcam. This cut costs, eliminated token management, and sped up transactions during the busiest times of the year.

Key Use Cases for Shared Device Authentication

FlexibilitySecurityOperational EfficiencyProductivity

Authenticating shared devices

Listen to our Co-Founder and COO Fabian Eberle explain what shared device authentication is and how Keyless helps.

The Keyless Advantage

Security
Multi-factor authentication with true identity assurance—so only enrolled users can authenticate.
Privacy
No biometric data stored anywhere, eliminating privacy risks and centralized cloud repositories.
Cost
Self-service account recovery that cuts SMS OTP, call center, and IDV re-onboarding costs.
User Experience
Passive liveness in under 300ms—5x faster than competitors—on any device with a front camera.
Integration
App, web, and mobile browser deployments via cloud or on-prem, with backend bulk user enrollment.

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