Microsoft Entra: Updated passkey registration experience in My Sign-ins

Microsoft Entra updates the passkey registration in My Sign-ins for Microsoft Authenticator users, adding a checkbox, updated link text, and guided steps to start registration. If direct registration fails, users are directed to WebAuthn flow. Rollout is mid-November 2026 to end-November 2027. Inform users accordingly. We’re updating the passkey registration experience in My Sign-ins for users registering a passkey in Microsoft Authenticator. Users will see an additional checkbox and updated link text, along with steps to guide users to open Microsoft Authenticator and select the + button to begin registration. If users can’t complete registration directly in Authenticator, the updated link text will help them find the WebAuthn registration flow. Rollout schedule General Availability (Worldwide): Beginning in mid-November 2026 and expected to complete by end-November 2027 Impact on your organization Who is affected Users who are guided through My Sign-ins to register a passkey in Microsoft Authenticator Platforms and services Microsoft Entra My Sign-ins and Microsoft Authenticator What will happen Users will see an additional checkbox and updated link text during passkey registration. Users will see steps to open Microsoft Authenticator and select the + button to begin registration: If users can’t complete registration directly in Authenticator, the updated link text will help them find the WebAuthn registration flow. Action required and recommendations Inform users about the updated UI and update your internal user guidance to reflect these changes. Compliance considerations No compliance considerations were identified. Review as appropriate for your organization. Message ID: MC1545694

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