Revolutionizing Passkeys: Windows 11 Introduces Cloud Sync and 1Password
Transforming User Experience with Passkeys
Microsoft's upcoming enhancements to passkey support in Windows 11 are set to change how users manage their digital identities. With redesigned Windows Hello features, users will now be able to select how to save passkeys, whether syncing them to their Microsoft account or utilizing password managers like 1Password and Bitwarden.
API Advancements for Third-Party Integration
The introduction of a new API allows developers to integrate their password and passkey management tools directly into Windows 11. This means that users can now authorize access using the same passkey from their mobile devices on their PC, streamlining the login process and enhancing security measures.
- New sync options for Microsoft accounts.
- Facial recognition, fingerprints, and PINs for authentication.
- New guidelines for third-party password managers.
Access Updates for Windows Insiders
Windows Insiders are expected to be the first to experience these updates in the coming months. Microsoft is slated to disclose further details regarding these enhancements during its security sessions at the Authenticate 2024 conference next week.
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