481153 – Windows 365: Users can authenticate to Windows 365 using passkeys (FIDO2) on Android

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check before: 2025-04-01

Product:

Windows 365

Platform:

Android, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

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This allows Windows 365 users to use passkeys (FIDO2) on Android. This feature will align with Windows App on Android GA.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-02-26

updated:
2025-02-26

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Direct effects for Operations**

Authentication Issues
If users are not prepared for the transition to passkeys (FIDO2), they may face difficulties logging into Windows 365, leading to potential downtime and frustration.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2022/05/05/what-are-passkeys-and-how-do-they-work/, https://www.techradar.com/news/what-are-fido2-passkeys

User Experience Disruption
The sudden implementation of passkeys without proper training may confuse users, resulting in a negative experience and decreased productivity as they adapt to the new authentication method.
   - roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
   - references: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3631234/what-is-fido2-and-why-does-it-matter.html, https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-are-passkeys-and-how-do-they-work/

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