Accordingly, Microsoft Authenticator will no longer be a user's password manager. From August 1, the app will stop storing and managing passwords, with fully-filling and two-factor authentication. This is part of Microsoft's plan to convert from a password to an access lock (passkey). Replacing traditional methods, access locks will become a priority choice, providing safer and more convenient login capabilities.
Instead of having to remember complex passwords, passkeyes allow users to log in with a PIN, scan Fingerprints, identify faces or models on the device lock screen.
According to security expert Attila Tomaschek from CNET, passkey is a much safer solution than the habit of using unsafe passwords (for example: sharing passwords, easy-to-guess passwords).
It is known that passkey uses a public keyword and is stored on the user's personal device, not on the server. This significantly reduces the risk of fraudulent attacks or easy password breakage.
Microsoft will automatically detect and recommend setting the best passkey as the default login option. When logged into a Microsoft account, users will be reminded to register their passkey.
To set it yourself, open the Authenticator app, select your account, and tap " Set up a passkey". Users will need to log in with the available information to complete the installation.
