{"id":444,"date":"2026-02-16T00:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T00:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yourtechupdates.com\/?p=3903"},"modified":"2026-02-16T00:05:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T00:05:00","slug":"at-last-sync-passkey-across-your-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nyetechnologysolutions.com\/?p=444","title":{"rendered":"At last: Sync passkeys across your devices"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe class=\"fitvidsignore\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1145263945?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"USFeb26 - Tech update video 3 ready to use\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Be honest, when was the last time you forgot a password and ended up in that endless loop of \u201creset your password\u201d emails?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s one of the biggest frustrations of modern working life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But it might finally be coming to an end.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft has announced that passkeys can now be synced across your devices using your Microsoft Account in Edge.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not familiar with passkeys yet, they\u2019re a clever, password-free way to log in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Think of them as a more secure and much simpler replacement for passwords. Instead of typing a string of letters, numbers, and symbols, you use your device\u2019s built-in security, like Face ID, fingerprint recognition, or a PIN, to prove it\u2019s really you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The system uses something called the FIDO2 standard, which ties your login information directly to your device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>No passwords to steal, no phishing links to fall for.<\/p>\n<p>Until now, though, there\u2019s been one big problem: Passkeys were usually stored locally on your device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>That meant if your laptop died or you upgraded to a new PC without backing them up, you could lose access to your accounts completely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Not ideal.<\/p>\n<p>Now, with Microsoft\u2019s latest update to Edge, that headache is over.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your passkeys can be securely stored and synced in the cloud, protected by your Microsoft Account and an extra PIN via Microsoft Password Manager.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>That means you can sign in to any Windows 11 PC with your account and your passkeys come with you. No fuss, no lockouts, no panic.<\/p>\n<p>And before you worry, this doesn\u2019t mean your data is suddenly up for grabs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft has made it clear that synced passkeys are encrypted in the cloud. They\u2019ll have multiple layers of protection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In fact, it\u2019s just as secure as storing them locally, but much more convenient.<\/p>\n<p>This is another small but important step toward better productivity and security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fewer passwords mean fewer resets, fewer support tickets, and far less risk of someone reusing weak passwords or falling for phishing scams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And for your employees, it\u2019s one less thing to remember.<\/p>\n<p>Passkeys are already rolling out to Windows 11, with support for Mac and mobile on the way. So next time you\u2019re prompted to \u201cSave as passkey\u201d in Edge, say yes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of juggling passwords and endless reset emails?<br \/>\nThere\u2019s a smarter, safer way to log in. Once again, Microsoft is about to make life a lot easier for you and your team.<br \/>\nNo passwords. No lockouts. 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