Microsoft is revolutionizing the way we log into websites and applications with the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23486. Bid farewell to the cumbersome era of passwords and make your smile your password as Windows 11 introduces biometric website sign-in with fingerprint or face.
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Passkeys: The Future of Authentication
Microsoft firmly believes that the future is passwordless, and they have the solution: passkeys. With passkeys, you can replace traditional passwords when signing into websites or applications that support this innovative feature. Passkeys are designed to provide enhanced security, phishing resistance, recoverability, and quicker access for users. By embracing passkeys, you can significantly reduce the risk of your credentials falling into the wrong hands and ensure a seamless login experience.
Windows Hello Integration for Passkey Authentication
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23486 brings significant improvements to passkey authentication, leveraging the power of Windows Hello, a more personal and secure way to access your devices. Users can now create and sign in to supported apps and websites using passkeys with the native Windows Hello experience. Once a passkey is created, Windows Hello allows you to use facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, or a PIN to authenticate and access your favorite online services.
Simple Setup Process
Getting started with passkey authentication is a breeze. If a website supports passkeys, you can easily set it up by visiting their settings and creating a passkey. Afterward, log out, and you will be presented with the option to sign in using this new secure method.
For Microsoft Edge or Chrome users, the passkey sign-in option can be found in Settings.
Managing saved passkeys is a cinch too; simply navigate to Windows’ settings, select Accounts, and then Passkeys.
A Unified Approach to Passkeys
With major players like Apple and Google also embracing passkey support across their operating systems and browsers, the stage is set for a unified approach to passwordless authentication. The introduction of biometric website sign-in with fingerprint or face recognition in Windows 11 signals a significant leap forward in the quest for passwordless security and convenience. By making your smile or fingerprint your password, you can bid adieu to the frustration of forgotten passwords and embrace a future where authentication is as simple as a quick glance or touch. So remember, the future is here, and your smile or fingerprint can be the key that unlocks it all!
Source: Windows Blog
