MC1282568 | (Updated) General Availability: Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows

Service

Microsoft Entra

Last Updated

2026-07-20T18:28:33.273Z

Published

2026-04-16T21:19:09Z

Message ID

MC1282568

Updated July 20, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows will soon be Generally Available, enabling phishing‑resistant, passwordless sign‑in to Microsoft Entra‑protected resources from Windows devices. The Public Preview of this capability was previously announced in MC1247893. Users can create device‑bound passkeys stored in the Windows Hello container and authenticate using Windows Hello methods (face, fingerprint, or PIN). This expands passwordless authentication support to Windows devices that aren’t Microsoft Entra‑joined or registered, helping organizations strengthen security and reduce reliance on passwords a...

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