Microsoft is rapidly rolling out Passkey with Windows 11, guiding users into the era of passwordless authentication.

According to TechRadar, Microsoft has announced Passkey support on Windows 11 to improve user experience and enhance overall system security. This enables users to log into accounts on applications and web browsers without passwords, while still ensuring security.

Microsoft has eliminated traditional passwords on Windows 11, replacing them with Passkeys

Passkey is a modern encryption-based security key stored on the user's device, allowing for quick and secure authentication. With Passkey, users no longer need to remember or enter complex passwords; instead, they can log in using biometrics such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or a PIN. This significantly reduces security risks associated with password leaks or phishing attacks.

In the latest update, Microsoft officially allows Windows 11 users to authenticate using Passkeys instead of passwords. Unlike before, the operating system now supports Passkeys from third-party providers like 1Password and Bitwarden—popular password management apps—rather than only supporting Passkeys developed by Microsoft itself.

Microsoft is also actively assisting users by expanding collaboration with app developers to ensure compatibility for secure authentication and protection. The improved Windows Hello interface offers users more convenient options for storing and using Passkeys.  

With this improvement, Microsoft has made a positive change in user experience and ushered in a new era in cybersecurity, guiding Windows users toward passwordless authentication that ensures both security and convenience.

Currently, the Yubikey, which supports storing up to 100 Passkeys (for firmware version 5.7), provides users with a secure and efficient passwordless authentication method. With Yubikey, users can store Passkeys on a physical device, ensuring absolute security for their accounts.