It is no longer necessary to set a password for your Microsoft accounts. You can now choose to log in in a different way, for example via facial recognition or using a code generator. This way you can log in to your Microsoft account without a password.
If you no longer want to log in to Microsoft services such as OneDrive or Outlook with a password, it has recently been possible to log in in other ways. There are roughly four options.
1. Microsoft Authenticator App
Download the Authenticator app from Microsoft here by scanning the QR code with your Android smartphone, iPhone or tablet. Open the app and choose Sign in with Microsoft and log in with your username and password. You then have to confirm your identity by means of a code that you will receive on your email address. After you’ve done this, you’ll see your Microsoft account in the Authenticator app. When you tap on your account you will see Without password is enabled. You can now log in on all your devices (including your PC) with this account without having to enter a password need to enter.
For example, to test this, go to hotmail.com and enter your email address. Tap on Next one and you’ll be notified that a sign-in request has been sent to the Microsoft Authenticator app. Go to the app on your mobile or tablet and approve the registration. After that you are immediately logged in.
The registration request is also valid for a limited time. If you do not approve the application in time, you will be given a time-out and you will have to try again.
2. Face Recognition
It’s also possible to use Windows Hello’s facial recognition feature to sign in to your Microsoft account. To do this, you must first sign in with Windows Hello, which requires a working camera or webcam. In the settings on your PC, go to Login options Bee Accounts. below Facial Recognition (Windows Hello) you can enable the option. If you want to sign in to a Microsoft account, click the option Sign in with Windows Hello or with a security key and go through the steps.
3. Security Key
It is also possible to use a security key to login. Go to this page and sign up. Select at Security the option More security options and then Add a new way to login or authenticate. Choose Use a security key. Determine what type of key you have (one that works via USB or via NFC) and select Next one. You will be redirected to the setup environment where you can insert or type in the key. Create a PIN (or enter an existing PIN if you’ve already created one) and move on to the next action by touching the button or the gold disc if your key has one. Give your key a name and sign out. The next time you want to sign in to your Microsoft account, choose again Sign in with Windows Hello or with a security key and follow the steps.
4. PIN code
Another easy way to sign in to your Microsoft account is with a PIN. You may have already set this up to access your PC, but if this is not the case, you can go back to the settings Login options to go. below PIN (Windows Hello) do you find the option Set up behind Use a PIN to sign in to Windows, apps, and services and go through the steps.
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