MC1545694 - Microsoft Entra: Updated passkey registration experience in My Sign-ins

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Summary

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.

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Published

Nov 9, 2026

Service

Microsoft Entra

Tag

Feature update
User impact

More information

What and why

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.