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Microsoft Entra ID will use passkeys as default sign-in from September 2026
Source headline: Microsoft Entra ID gets passkeys default authentication starting September
Threat level
Medium
Signal strength
65/100
Source confidence
1 source
Published
1 day ago
Intelligence Summary
Microsoft announced that passkeys will become the default authentication method for Entra ID starting in September 2026. This change affects how users sign in to Microsoft’s enterprise identity service. Organizations using Entra ID may need to review authentication policies and user enrollment flows. Passkeys can improve phishing resistance compared with passwords, but deployment may require configuration and testing. Admins should plan ahead for readiness across devices and identity workflows.
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Microsoft Entra ID gets passkeys default authentication starting September
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