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Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows are now available in public preview

Preview March 2026
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Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows are now available in public preview. This feature allows users to register device‑bound passkeys directly in the local Windows Hello container and use them to sign in to Microsoft Entra ID with Windows Hello biometrics or PIN.

Entra passkeys on Windows behave as standard FIDO2 credentials and can be used for Entra authentication flows without requiring the device to be Microsoft Entra joined or registered. During public preview, the feature is opt‑in and requires explicit configuration through passkey profiles to allow Windows Hello as a passkey provider. For more information, see: How to enable passkeys (FIDO2) in Microsoft Entra ID

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