At Last: You Can Sync Passkeys Across Your Devices — And Ditch Passwords for Good

Be honest — how often does a forgotten password slow you down?

Reset emails. Temporary codes. Locked accounts.
It’s one of the most common (and frustrating) problems in modern business.

Microsoft is finally putting an end to it.

With a new update to Microsoft Edge, passkeys can now be securely synced across your devices using your Microsoft Account — making password-free logins more practical than ever.

What Are Passkeys (And Why They Matter)?

Passkeys are a modern replacement for traditional passwords.

Instead of typing a long string of characters, you sign in using your device’s built-in security — like Face ID, a fingerprint, or a PIN. Behind the scenes, passkeys use the FIDO2 security standard, which ties your login directly to your device.

That means:

• No passwords to steal
• No phishing links to fall for
• No reused credentials putting multiple accounts at risk

They’re faster, safer, and far more user-friendly.

The Big Problem… Until Now

Until recently, passkeys had one major downside:
They were stored only on the device where they were created.

If that laptop was lost, damaged, or replaced, you could lose access to your accounts — a deal-breaker for many businesses.

That’s now changed.

Passkeys That Travel With You

Microsoft has added secure passkey syncing to Edge, protected by your Microsoft Account and Microsoft Password Manager.

Your passkeys are:

• Encrypted in the cloud
• Protected by multiple layers of security
• Available when you sign in to a new Windows 11 PC

No more lockouts. No panic. No support tickets just to get back into an account.

And importantly, Microsoft has confirmed that this doesn’t reduce security. Cloud-synced passkeys are just as safe as local ones — with far more convenience.

Why This Is a Big Win for Businesses

For businesses, fewer passwords mean:

• Fewer reset requests
• Fewer phishing incidents
• Less time wasted on access issues
• Stronger overall security posture

For employees, it’s one less thing to remember — and one less interruption to their day.

Passkeys are already rolling out across Windows 11, with Mac and mobile support coming soon. So when Edge asks if you want to save a passkey, the answer is simple:

Yes.

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