My passwordless journey with Microsoft Account

I have been using passwordless on my org account for a while. I’m focusing on password removal for Microsoft Account using the Microsoft Authentication app and a FIDO2 certified device.

I won’t spend time to say why securing identity and access to services is more relevant than ever; thousands of articles have been written on this topic.

On September 15th Microsoft announced: “you can now completely remove the password from your Microsoft account. Use the Microsoft Authenticator app, Windows Hello, a security key, or a verification code sent to your phone or email to sign in to your favorite apps and services.”

If you don’t already use Microsoft Authenticator App, refer to following instructions:

First of all, go on “My Profile” page after authentication to a Microsoft service.

Click on Security, then visit “Advanced Security Options”

Click on “Passwordless account” and “Setup you passwordless account”

Now it’s time to Approve request through your Authenticator App:

Finally you’ve just removed your password. You can now sign in to your account by approving a notification from your mobile device.

You will get notification email:

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