Microsoft is making all new accounts passwordless by default

• New Microsoft accounts will use passkeys by default, company reveals
• Existing users can also delete their passwords
• The login experience has an updated interface

Microsoft will be making all new accounts passwordless by default in a bid to push users towards more secure authentication methods that revolve around passkeys, push notifications and security keys.

"Microsoft and dozens of other organizations have taken the Passkey Pledge to work toward increasing the implementation and adoption of passkeys over the coming year," Microsoft explained in a blog post.

Naturally, existing users can also opt in to delete their traditional passwords via account settings in favor of more secure options.

Microsoft goes passwordless by default

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