The idea of this approach is simple. Accounts need long and strong passwords, and each one has to have a different password, something that most people fail to do since they are difficult to remember, and attackers exploit this on a daily basis. The passwordless experience makes it easier to keep your account secure using something that only you can access, such as your phone, biometrics, security key, or another email account. In this guide, you will learn the steps to turn on the passwordless option in your Microsoft account. (See also the video tutorial on the Pureinfotech YouTube channel.)
Enable passwordless login on Microsoft account Enable two-factor authentication on Microsoft account
Enable passwordless login on Microsoft account
The process to remove your password from the account for a passwordless experience requires you to install the Microsoft Authenticator app and link your Microsoft account. If you already have the two-factor authentication feature configured and linked with the Authenticator app, continue with the steps below. Otherwise, first, enable the two-factor authentication feature, and proceed to enable the passwordless feature. To make a Microsoft account passwordless, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you can start signing in to your account without a password.
Enable two-factor authentication on Microsoft account
If your account doesn’t have the more secure authentication feature enabled, it’s recommended to enable it before trying to set the passwordless experience. To enable two-factor authentication on a Microsoft account, use these steps: After you complete the steps, you can turn on the passwordless option more easily on your Microsoft account.
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