Microsoft Entra ID gets passkeys default authentication starting September
Microsoft’s Entra ID drops passwords for passkeys by default—starting September—sparking admin prep and security debates
Questions people are asking
What is Microsoft Entra ID?
Microsoft’s cloud-based identity and access management service, previously known as Azure Active Directory, used for authentication across Microsoft 365 and enterprise apps.
Are passwords being removed entirely from Entra ID?
No. Passkeys will become the **default** method starting September, but coverage does not confirm whether passwords will be disabled or remain as a fallback option.
How will this affect non-Microsoft services using Entra ID?
Coverage does not specify integration details for third-party apps, but passkeys rely on **FIDO2 standards**, which many modern platforms already support for cross-service logins.
What happened
Microsoft has announced passkeys will replace passwords as the default authentication method in **Entra ID**, effective September 2026. The shift aligns with the company’s push for **FIDO2-based authentication**, eliminating reliance on traditional credentials. Coverage highlights the move as a major security upgrade, though admins are already documenting setup steps—including a **12-step guide** from *tech-insider.org*—to prepare for the transition.
Coverage emphasizes the **phasing out of passwords** as a standard, with sources like *CyberSecurityNews* and *Neowin* framing it as a response to rising credential-stuffing attacks. Microsoft’s official blog confirms the change, while *BleepingComputer* notes the timeline without detailing migration challenges. Watch for **enterprise adoption hurdles**, including potential delays for legacy systems or user resistance.
Coverage does not yet specify whether Microsoft will offer extended password support for hybrid environments, or how third-party identity providers will integrate. Admins may face rushed training as September approaches.
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Coverage (7)
- Microsoft is forcing an enterprise transition to passkeys Computerworld · 47d ago
- Microsoft mandates passkeys for enhanced Entra ID security Cybernews · 47d ago
- Microsoft Changes Entra ID default Authentication Method to Passkeys, Replacing Passwords CyberSecurityNews · 47d ago
- FIDO2 Passkey Setup for Admins: 12 Steps, 45 Min [2026] tech-insider.org · 47d ago
- Microsoft Entra ID authentication getting major shakeup with default passkeys very soon Neowin · 47d ago
- Microsoft Entra ID security updates: Passkeys are the default authentication method in Entra ID Microsoft · 47d ago
- Microsoft Entra ID gets passkeys default authentication starting September BleepingComputer · 47d ago
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