RIP Microsoft Passwords: Here's How to Set Up a Passkey Before the August Deadline

Key takeaways:

  • Microsoft will stop supporting passwords in the Authenticator app by August 2025 and is switching users to passkeys.
  • Starting June 2025, users can’t add new passwords to the app. In July, autofill password support ends. By August, saved passwords will no longer work.
  • Passkeys use biometric data or PINs for sign-in and are considered more secure than traditional passwords.
  • Passkeys don’t get stored on servers but remain on your personal device, reducing the risk of phishing or data breaches.
  • To set up a passkey, open Microsoft Authenticator, select your account, and follow the prompt to set up the passkey after signing in with your current credentials.
RIP Microsoft Passwords: Here's How to Set Up a Passkey Before the August Deadline
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