Microsoft to make new accounts password-free by default: What changes

Microsoft is moving further towards a password-free future. Starting May 1, all new Microsoft accounts will be created without a traditional password by default. Instead, users will be prompted to use more secure alternatives such as passkeys, which rely on face, fingerprint, or PIN authentication.

The company confirmed that users will no longer be prompted to set up a password during the account creation process. These changes are part of Microsoft’s broader effort to make its authentication systems simpler and more secure.