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Microsoft Entra: Passkeys by default and retirement of Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication
Microsoft Entra will make passkeys the default authentication method starting September 1, 2026, replacing SMS and voice authentication with customer-configured providers. This change enhances security by moving away from phishing-vulnerable telecom-based methods.
“Services: Microsoft Entra. <p></p><p><b>[What and why]</b></p><p><b>Passkeys will become the default authentication experience in Microsoft Entra on September 1, 2026. Telecom-based methods (SMS and voice) will transition to customer-configured providers through the Microsoft Security Store. </b></p><p>The AI er…”
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