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Passkeys Are Now Available for Microsoft 365

Starting September 28, 2026, passkey authentication is available when signing in to Microsoft 365.

As a result, you may see a prompt to register a passkey when signing in to services that require multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Passkey registration is optional, but it is available as a more secure and convenient authentication method. If you would like to use a passkey, please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process.

Please note that authentication using the Microsoft Authenticator mobile app will continue to be available.

What is a passkey?
A passkey is an authentication method that allows you to sign in using facial recognition, fingerprint recognition, or a PIN on your smartphone or computer. By reducing the need to enter passwords, passkeys can improve both security and user convenience.

Reference
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2026/07/13/microsoft-entra-id-security-updates-passkeys-are-the-default-authentication-method-in-entra-id/

Collaborative Infrastructure Working Group, Information Infrastructure Initiative, Kyushu University