At last: Sync passkeys across your devices

At Last: Sync Passkeys Across Your Devices

Be honest—when was the last time you forgot a password and ended up stuck in the endless loop of “reset your password” emails?

It’s one of the most common frustrations of modern work. Between dozens of apps, cloud services, and systems, remembering unique, complex passwords for everything feels nearly impossible.

That’s why this latest update from Microsoft is such a big deal.

Microsoft has announced that users can now sync passkeys across your devices using their Microsoft Account in the Edge browser. It’s a meaningful step toward a future without passwords—and a much smoother login experience.

What Are Passkeys, Exactly?

If you’re not familiar with passkeys yet, think of them as a smarter, more secure alternative to traditional passwords.

Instead of typing in a long string of characters, passkeys rely on your device’s built-in security. That could be Face ID, fingerprint recognition, or a PIN you already use to unlock your device.

Behind the scenes, passkeys are built on the FIDO2 standard, which ties your login credentials directly to your device.

There’s no password being sent or stored on a server that attackers can steal.

That means:

• No passwords to reuse

• No phishing links to fall for

• No credentials for cybercriminals to harvest

It’s a big win for both security and usability.

The Problem Passkeys Had Until Now

While passkeys are highly secure, they’ve had one major drawback—until recently.

In most cases, passkeys were stored locally on the device where they were created. If that device was lost, damaged, or replaced without proper backups, access to accounts could be lost as well.

For businesses and everyday users alike, that risk made some people hesitant to fully adopt passkeys. Security is great, but not at the cost of accessibility.

How Microsoft Solved the Sync Issue

With Microsoft’s latest update to Edge, you can now sync passkeys across your devices using your Microsoft Account.

Passkeys are securely stored in the cloud and managed through Microsoft Password Manager, protected by your account credentials and an additional PIN. When you sign in to a Windows 11 device with your Microsoft Account, your passkeys are right there with you.

No re-creating credentials.No lockouts.No last-minute panic.

This makes moving between devices—or upgrading to a new one—much simpler and safer.

Is Syncing Passkeys Secure?

Naturally, security is the first concern when anything moves to the cloud.

Microsoft has been clear that synced passkeys are fully encrypted, with multiple layers of protection in place. In practice, syncing passkeys across your devices is just as secure as storing them locally—while being far more convenient.

Because passkeys never expose a reusable secret, even a successful phishing attempt wouldn’t give an attacker anything useful.

Why This Matters for Businesses

From an IT and security perspective, the ability to sync passkeys across your devices is a big deal.

Fewer passwords mean:

• Fewer password resets

• Fewer help desk tickets

• Less password reuse

• Lower risk of credential-based attacks

For employees, it removes a daily frustration. For businesses, it strengthens security while improving productivity at the same time.

It’s one of those rare updates that makes life easier for users and safer for organizations.

What’s Coming Next?

Passkeys are already rolling out on Windows 11, with support for Mac and mobile devices expected to follow. As adoption grows, password-based logins will slowly become the exception rather than the rule.

So next time Edge asks if you’d like to “Save as passkey,” it’s worth saying yes.

Get Your Cybersecurity Prevention Evaluated

New authentication methods like passkeys are a huge step forward—but they work best as part of a complete cybersecurity strategy.

Elite Technology Solutions Group can evaluate your current security posture, identify gaps, and help you adopt modern protections that reduce risk and improve efficiency.

👉 Contact Elite Technology Solutions Group today to get your cybersecurity prevention evaluated and make sure your business is ready for what’s next.