Microsoft Edge moves toward passwordless authentication with Windows Hello

Goodbye master password, hello Windows Hello. Edge is ditching passwords in favor of biometrics.

Microsoft Edge to replace master password with Windows Hello authentication

Microsoft ended support for password master in Edge on June 4, 2026, in favour of Windows Hello.
Windows Report

Microsoft Entra ID SSPR Will Soon Require Registered Authentication Methods

According to Microsoft 365 Message Center notice MC1325414, SSPR will soon accept only registered authentication methods.
Forbes

Microsoft Warns 1 Billion Windows Users—Do Not Use Password

Update: Republished on March 30 with news of a workaround to new sign-in requirements and more passkey information. All change for Microsoft. The company has suddenly ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: April 2025 updates break Windows Hello on some PCs

Microsoft says some Windows users might be unable to log into their accounts via Windows Hello after installing the April 2025 security updates. This known issue impacts both client (Windows 11 24H2) ...
WinBuzzer

Microsoft Edge Retires Custom Primary Password in Windows Hello Push

Microsoft Edge now routes saved-password access through Windows Hello and device checks, reducing one reusable secret while ...

New Windows 11 Update Promises Faster App Launches, Smoother Core Features

Microsoft’s optional Windows 11 KB5089573 update adds 30 changes, including faster app launches, Windows Hello fixes, and NPU visibility.