Microsoft Entra ID shifts to passkeys

Starting in September 2026, Microsoft will move all users of its Entra ID security system to passkeys. This means the traditional codes sent via text or phone calls will eventually stop working.

Passkeys are digital keys stored on your device that verify your identity using biometrics like a fingerprint or a face scan. They are safer than SMS codes because they cannot be stolen by hackers who intercept your messages.

📍 If you currently use SMS or voice for security, you must switch by February 2027.

This change ensures your digital identity is shielded by modern, high-level encryption protocols that are nearly impossible to fake. You might finally stop worrying about account hacks while you make your morning coffee.

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