Google says the change was implemented to prepare for “future authentication systems that complement passwords.
Google quietly launched a new login screen for Gmail this week, and not all users are happy about it.
Before Gmail users would enter their name and password on the same, but now the new login separates the process.
Now you’ll have to enter a username first, then be
directed to a second page where the password is entered. Users have
complained that this change slows them down or stops them from logging
in using various password managers.
In response, Google says the change was implemented to prepare for “future authentication systems that complement passwords.” The company has been vague on the details as to what those may be, but may be referencing other methods to secure accounts.
Google already separated its login flow on Android
last year in order to support such features, so it’s interesting that
the company is now doing the same on the web.
Clearly this change is a step between the old way of
doing things, and some future where Google hopes to augment or further
improve logins either by adding another layer on top of the password
entry, or by doing away with the password altogether.
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