
Device-based authentication: recognizing the trusted device behind a login
What device-based authentication is, how recognizing a trusted device makes login transparent, how it differs from passkeys and cookies, and where it fits.
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What device-based authentication is, how recognizing a trusted device makes login transparent, how it differs from passkeys and cookies, and where it fits.

How adaptive (risk-based) authentication works, the signals it weighs, and how a recognized device decides when to step up and when to let a user through.

Compare device intelligence platforms in 2026 by identification, risk signals, integrations and pricing. Learn how to evaluate tools on your own traffic.

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