6.6 Signing in to Microsoft using a passkey

Once you have registered a passkey on your device with Entra, you can use it to sign in to Microsoft.

To use a passkey to sign in to Microsoft:

  1. Navigate to the Microsoft sign in page.

  2. Click Sign-in options.

  3. On the Sign-in options screen, select Face, fingerprint, PIN or security key.

    Your device opens a security window.

  4. Select Windows Hello or external security key.

    The Windows Security system checks your credentials.

  5. Follow the on-screen instructions; for example, enter your PIN and touch the device.

    You can choose whether to stay signed in; click Yes to stay signed in, or No to sign out after you leave the site.

    You are now logged on to the Microsoft website securely using your passkey.