Microsoft users can now do away with their passwords & instead, sign in using passwordless methods like Windows Hello, the Microsoft Authenticator mobile app or a verification code.
Announcing this, Microsoft said the feature would help to protect Microsoft account from identity attacks like phishing while providing even easier access to the best apps & services like Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, Family Safety, Microsoft Edge & more.
What’s more, you can now set Microsoft Edge to monitor the passwords you use across the Web & alert you if one has been compromised, prompting you to update your password. Password generator helps you automatically create strong passwords when you create new accounts online – no more reusing the same password across Sites. And the dashboard gives you one place to view your passwords, letting you know if they’re strong enough & whether they’ve been used on other Sites. You can also access your Microsoft Edge passwords on the go from the Microsoft Authenticator app when you sign in with your Microsoft account. If you’re not already using Microsoft Edge, you can learn more here.
