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Near Business offers multiple ways to log in and access your treasuries, depending on your needs and preferences. Login modal with passkey and crypto wallet options Those familiar with crypto wallets can readily connect their accounts using any NEAR wallet, or login with a Ledger device. For those needing another safe and easy way to access, the platform offers passkeys, which allow you to securely access Near Business using your device’s biometric authentication.
Near Business is a non-custodial solution, which means that your funds are always under your control.
Both passkeys and crypto wallets gives you access to all features, so you can safely choose whichever fits your needs best.

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Comparison of Login Methods

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Passkeys

Passkeys are a secure authentication method that allows you to access Near Business using your own device’s authentication method, such as fingerprint or facial recognition. To start using passkeys, select Sign Up in the login modal. You will then be prompted to create a passkey on your device, and a new on-chain account will be automatically created for you. Passkey sign-up option in the login modal Once created, you can use the Sign In option to login using your passkey.
There is no need to fund your account, as Near Business covers the cost of creating and using a treasury.

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Passkey Storage and Recovery

Depending on the service or device you use to store your passkeys, the recovery options and device specificity may vary:
Near Business does not store your passkeys or offer a way to recover them. Keep your passkey manager and its recovery methods secure.

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Crypto Wallets

To connect with your wallet, simply select the NEAR Wallet option from the login modal. Crypto wallet selection options in the login modal
There is no need to fund your NEAR account, as Near Business covers the cost of creating and using a treasury.

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Hardware Wallets

Near Business supports Ledger, a popular hardware wallet that allows you to securely store your crypto assets offline. You can connect using your Ledger device and use it to manage your treasuries.
Learn more about how to use Ledger in our Ledger Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Use passkeys if you are new to crypto wallets, or if you want to create a separate account that is secure and easy to use. Otherwise, you can use your wallet if you already have one.
Yes, all login methods have access to the same features and functionality. The only difference is the way in which you authenticate and access your treasuries.
How private each method is depends on your usage. Using a passkey provides the same level of privacy as using a completely new on-chain account, and since NEAR Business covers the cost of creating and using a treasury, you do not even need to fund it.Using an existing crypto wallet is generally less private, as it might have a history of transactions that can be linked to your identity.
Depends on where your passkey was stored (see table above). In devices with syncing passkey managers - such as Apple Passwords or Google Password Manager - you should be able to recover it by logging into a new device. If it was stored only on the lost device and you did not have any recovery options, you may lose access to your Near Business account.Near Business cannot recover the passkey for you.
Both your funds and your treasuries’ funds are always under your control. Near Business is a non-custodial solution, which means that we do not hold your keys or funds, and never have access to them.

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Ready to get started?

Create your treasury now and start managing your team’s crypto assets securely and collaboratively!