Microsoft ended support for password master in Edge on June 4, 2026, in favour of Windows Hello.

Microsoft killed Edge's Master Password feature on June 4th. Now Windows Hello is the only way to protect your saved ...

Goodbye master password, hello Windows Hello. Edge is ditching passwords in favor of biometrics.

Microsoft Edge is ditching master passwords in favor of a more secure way to access the password manager. Microsoft ...

Microsoft Edge now requires Windows Hello authentication to access its password manager, replacing traditional master ...

Microsoft’s optional Windows 11 KB5089573 update adds 30 changes, including faster app launches, Windows Hello fixes, and NPU ...

At Microsoft, we are committed to security and enhancing user experiences. As part of this commitment, we launched enhanced passkey features in September 2023 and are now revamping the Windows Hello ...

Microsoft is expanding support for passkeys in Windows 11 to make it more secure to log into websites and apps using biometric authentication. Passkeys are unique codes linked to specific devices such ...

If you have a Windows Hello-compatible device with facial recognition, such as the Surface Pro 11 or a third-party webcam with an IR scanner, you might encounter a problem with biometric ...

Back in February, Microsoft added support for external Windows Hello ESS-compatible fingerprint readers to Windows 11.

Windows Hello is a convenient way to sign in to your Windows 10 or Windows 11 device using a PIN, alongside other biometric options including fingerprint or facial recognition. It is an essential ...