Microsoft wants to make passwords largely obsolete in the future. Feather support page The company is now promoting another login option. Windows, Outlook or OneDrive users can remove their own password in the future and set up an authenticator app, Windows Hello or Security Key as well as email or SMS verification.

Users are no longer required to remember the password, but are only asked to enter a short code, which is displayed through the respective option. This means Microsoft customers can no longer forget their password and sit in front of an inaccessible account. However, if you lose the relevant verification type, of course there is still no access.

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The new function is to be rolled out to all customers from 5 October 2021. If you want to use the function, download an authenticator app beforehand. These are available for both Android and iOS smartphones and browsers. As soon as the function has been activated, you can activate the “passwordless account” in your Microsoft account under Security options. The menu then guides you through setup.

During this, you will have to verify and link the new option. You can then forget your password and only use the newer version in the future. Login with password can be reactivated at any time. However, Microsoft emphasizes that the newer options are more secure than the old passwords. After all, these can be stolen by hackers or simply guessed.