Microsoft is taking another big step toward eliminating passwords with a passwordless by default setting for new accounts. New users will be prompted to set up passkeys when creating their Microsoft logins,

Microsoft is transitioning to passwordless accounts, utilizing secure passkeys with PINs, facial recognition or fingerprints to enhance cybersecurity.

" [Users] signing in with passkeys are three times more successful at getting into their account than password users (about 98% versus 32%)," the blog post reads. "When you use a passkey, you get into your account much quicker too! Passkey sign-ins are eight times faster than a password and multifactor authentication."