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Gaurav Upadhyay
Gaurav Upadhyay

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Transform Your Favorite Place or Object into a Master Password with PicKey

Password Management for the AI Generation. Naturally.

In our digitally-driven lives, each online platform we engage with demands a unique password. This often leads to a confusing mix of hard-to-remember or insecure passwords.

As the Founder of PicKey.ai, I’ve experienced this challenge firsthand — not just personally, but also in observing friends and family struggle with password management. Many of them couldn’t even remember their master passwords. This widespread problem inspired me to develop PicKey.ai — a solution aimed at not only simplifying password management but creating the strongest master password on the planet.

Imagine if you could revolutionize this routine. What if remembering passwords became as natural as recalling a cherished memory? This is the vision behind PicKey.ai — a password manager designed not just to store passwords but to redefine how we interact with them.

At PicKey, we’re merging the simplicity of human memory with the sophistication of machine cognition, transforming everyday visual experiences into powerful keys for digital security, using state-of-the-art computer vision and virtual 3D characters.

Create a Master Password from What You Love

Natural, Visual Memories become Master Passwords.
Natural, Visual Memories become Master Passwords.

At the heart of PicKey.ai is the concept of making cybersecurity accessible and personal. By introducing a visual-based master password system, we enable you to use images of cherished places or objects as your master password, breaking down the complex traditional password norms. This isn’t just setting a password; it’s about making your digital security experience memorable and uniquely yours.

Forget the struggle of keeping track of multiple passwords; with PicKey, your security is as natural as remembering your favorite memories. We humans are visual creatures and remember images 60,000 times better than text.

Your New, Personalized Login Method

Photo Memory 📷 + A Chosen 3D Character 🐵 = Unique Master Key 🔑.
Photo Memory 📷 + A Chosen 3D Character 🐵 = Unique Master Key 🔑.

PicKey’s innovation shines in its visual login method, which involves:

Step 1: The Vision Secret — Select a Meaningful Image

Turn the familiar into the secure: your wall art, living room, treasured toy, or favorite car can now be your unique Vision Secret.

Turn the familiar into the secure: your wall art, living room, treasured toy, or favorite car can now be your unique Vision Secret.

First, you choose an image that holds personal significance — be it a favorite place, a cherished item, or anything that resonates with you — as your primary password. This method is grounded in our innate ability to remember pictures, streamlining the login process to be intuitive and personalized. PicKey’s AI recognizes this image, adapting to minor changes automatically, ensuring that your unique image (Vision Secret) is both private and easily recallable.

Step 2: The Keymoji Secret — Pick Your 3D Companion

Keymoji : Private, Virtual and Visual Companions in 3D and Augmented Reality.
Keymoji : Private, Virtual and Visual Companions in 3D and Augmented Reality.

Next, enhance your login process with a Keymoji secret. You get to choose from a variety of animated 3D characters that come to life in augmented reality or 3D. This secondary password adds not just another layer of security but also a dash of fun. These characters are exclusively yours, adding a personal touch to your digital security.

Combine These Secrets for Your Master Key

Picture of something you like, superimpose a 3D secret and login to PicKey.
Picture of something you like, superimpose a 3D secret and login to PicKey.

Together, your chosen image and Keymoji create your Master Key ( your Master Password on PicKey). It’s like bringing to life a favorite scene from your memory, complete with a character of your choice. For an added layer of security, consider using an image unrelated to your public identity, like a beloved place or object.

PicKey — It’s All About Your Memory

PicKey transcends traditional image use; it’s an ode to the memories each image evokes. Our cutting-edge AI gracefully adapts to the subtlest changes in your selected images, ensuring a login process that’s not only seamless but also fortified with security. At the heart of PicKey lies the liberation from the cumbersome task of memorizing a myriad of passwords. Once you log in, PicKey elegantly manages all your credentials, releasing you from the chains of constant recall — and this includes the conventional textual Master Password used by other Password Managers.

Turning Memories into Unbreakable Master Passwords

Master Passwords from Natural, Visual Memories. Manage all of your Online Accounts and Passwords with them.
Master Passwords from Natural, Visual Memories. Manage all of your Online Accounts and Passwords with them.

Our Master Key login process is designed to emulate human photographic memory. Your chosen image doesn’t just facilitate access; it becomes a strong, unforgettable master password.

Redefining Password Management

Upon logging in, PicKey assumes command of your entire password landscape, seamlessly bridging your digital life across desktops and mobile devices. It effortlessly syncs with all predominant browsers and phone platforms. As a comprehensive Password Manager, PicKey is infused with sophisticated functionalities including Password Sharing, Emergency Contacts, and Time Triggers for digital inheritance, among others. All these features are elegantly orchestrated under the umbrella of a single, private, visually-crafted Master Key, simplifying your digital security with unparalleled finesse.

Effortless Autofill

Autofill Passwords and more… Everywhere.
Autofill Passwords and more… Everywhere.

Enjoy seamless autofill on all popular browsers for Desktops/Laptops and native support on iOS and Android devices.

Your Digital Safe

Every password you have, all unified in one secure place. Now just a visual memory away.
Every password you have, all unified in one secure place. Now just a visual memory away.

PicKey forms an instant secure vault for your online credentials, offering advanced features like password sharing and emergency contacts, alongside a comprehensive free plan.

Unparalleled Strength and Simplicity in One

Traditional password managers rely on text-based master passwords, inheriting all the flaws of regular passwords. PicKey, however, utilizes your inherent photographic memory, enhanced by AR and sound, for a more enjoyable and secure login experience with your Master Key. This unique approach, combined with our zero-knowledge security architecture and top-tier encryption, sets us leagues apart from conventional options.

Embark on the Visual Password Revolution

Inclusive, Gamified Cybersecurity for Everyone.
Inclusive, Gamified Cybersecurity for Everyone.


Explore More About PicKey

Acknowledging Creative Minds

A special thanks to the talented artists behind our Keymojis. Their creativity brings a unique and engaging dimension to your security experience. We encourage you to explore the work of these brilliant authors further. You can find their profiles in the attribution section of each Keymoji’s detail page on our platform. Their artistry not only enhances PicKey but also adds a personal touch to your digital world.

3D credits for “Your New, Personalized Login Method” section : mixamo.com

Visit Official Website

To discover more about our innovative approach and how it can transform your digital security, visit our website at PicKey.ai .

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