Microsoft account articles
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Microsoft announces passkey support for Microsoft consumer accounts
Microsoft accounts already allow you to sign in to apps and websites using FIDO security keys, Windows Hello, or Microsoft Authenticator app. From 2021, you were also able to sign in to your Microsoft account even without setting up a password. Today, Microsoft announced the support for passkeys in Microsoft consumer accounts. With this support, […]
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Your face can unlock your Microsoft account from today
Microsoft has announced support for passkeys for its consumer accounts, finally introducing a means for users to ditch password-based sign-ins. In a post announcing the change, the company says it's now possible to log-in to products like Microsoft 365 and Outlook with your face, fingerprint or device pin. USB security keys are also now compatible. The functionality is available on Windows devices, as well as Microsoft products on Apple and Google platforms. Ninja’s...
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Microsoft finally lets users sign into accounts with passkeys
Microsoft has rolled out support for passkeys to all consumer accounts, allowing users to log into services without using a password. Microsoft passkey support Passkeys are slowly growing in popularity with services, since they offer a secure way to authenticate a user. Already a supporter of the passkey standard, Microsoft is now bringing support for it to all consumer Microsoft accounts. The change, introduced on May 2, means users can add a passkey to their Microsoft account....