Microsoft's passwordless plans lets users switch to app-based login
Microsoft's passwordless plans lets users switch to app-based login
(Web Desk) - Microsoft has announced users can now delete all passwords from their accounts and instead login using an authenticator app or other solution.
The technology giant made passwordless accounts available for business users of its products in March.
The same system is now being made available to all Microsoft or Windows users.
It said "nearly 100% of our employees" were already using the new, more secure system for their corporate accounts.
If passwordless login is enabled, users re-logging in to a Microsoft account will be asked to give their fingerprint, or other secure unlock, on their mobile phone.
And this is far more secure than using passwords, which can be guessed or stolen, according to Microsoft.
"Only you can provide fingerprint authentication or provide the right response on your mobile at the right time," it said.
Windows users will still be able to use quick-login features such as a Pin code, though.
Some rare exceptions will still need passwords, such as Office 2010, Xbox 360 consoles, and Windows 8.1 or earlier machines.
