<ul><li>Microsoft is making new accounts passwordless by default starting on May 1, 2025, to enhance security and user experience, using methods like passkeys, biometrics, and device-based authentication.</li><li>World Password Day has been renamed World Passkey Day by Microsoft to reflect their commitment to a passwordless future.</li><li>The passwordless initiative aims to reduce phishing, credential stuffing, and brute-force attacks by eliminating traditional passwords for new Microsoft accounts.</li><li>Existing Microsoft account holders are encouraged to switch to a passkey-based sign-in for faster and more secure logins.</li></ul>

New Microsoft Accounts Is Passwordless by Default in 2025 : Here’s What It Means

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