Microsoft will make passkeys the default sign-in method for Entra ID and retire native SMS and voice authentication services.

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Who

Microsoft

What

When

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:08:44 GMT · 58m ago

Where

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Why

To enhance security and user experience by adopting passkeys as the primary authentication method.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This change will shift authentication practices for Entra ID users towards passkeys, phasing out traditional SMS and voice methods. The retirement of these services is scheduled for 2027.

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