[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Microsoft Is Deleting Passwords—Update Now Before It’s Too Late

[Seth Silverman]

I actually set up my Microsoft accounts with passkeys not too long ago 
and it was very seamless.  Google accounts are even easier.

The only confusion for me with Microsoft is that when you login, you 
have to know to select "sign in options" instead of typing a 
username/password and from there, select Face, Fingerprint, PIN, or 
security key.  The passkey prompt does not happen automatically even if 
you have one stored unlike Google.

I'm happy to get on a Zoom call if you are not sure how to proceed and 
want to switch to using passkeys.

     -- Seth


On 12/16/24 2:57 PM, Robert Primak via LCTG wrote:
> To clarify -- passwords are giving way to passkkeys. Our group has had 
> several presentations which explained passkeys, how they work, and how 
> password managers can use them. It's only a matter of time before all 
> the major tech services will eliminate traditional passwords. I would 
> expect Google and Gmail to be next in line. So make the necessary 
> changes now, folks.
>
> -- Bob Primak
>
> On Monday, December 16, 2024 at 02:28:59 PM EST, Peter Albin via LCTG 
> <lctg at lists.toku.us> wrote:
>
>
> An interesting article related to the use of passkeys
>
> https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2024/12/16/microsoft-is-deleting-passwords-update-now-before-its-too-late/
>
> Peter
>
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