check before: 2025-10-15
Product:
Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft Graph
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Developer, Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
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Change type:
Feature update, User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
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Summary:
In November 2025, Microsoft Entra ID will expand the passkey (FIDO2) authentication methods policy to support passkey profiles in public preview, allowing group-based control over configurations. The rollout will start mid-October 2025 and complete by mid-November 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout.
Details:
In November 2025, we will expand the passkey (FIDO2) authentication methods policy in Microsoft Entra ID to support passkey profiles in public preview. This update will enable granular, group-based control over passkey configurations and introduce new API schema changes.
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-October 2025 and expect to complete by mid-November 2025.
We will update this message when the plan for General Availability is finalized.
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Created:
2025-06-18
updated:
2025-06-18
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is updating its Entra ID system to allow more granular management of passkeys, enabling different groups of employees to use specific types of digital keys, with the rollout scheduled from October to November 2025.
Direct effects for Operations**
Increased User Confusion
Users may be confused by the new passkey options and configurations, leading to potential login issues and frustration.
- roles: End Users, Help Desk Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2023/09/12/understanding-passkeys-and-their-role-in-modern-authentication/
Potential Security Risks
If users are not properly informed about the new passkey configurations, they may inadvertently use insecure or unsupported authentication methods, increasing security vulnerabilities.
- roles: Security Administrators, IT Compliance Officers
- references: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3631230/the-security-risks-of-using-passwords.html
Increased Support Tickets
The rollout may lead to a surge in support tickets as users encounter issues with the new authentication methods, straining IT resources.
- roles: Help Desk Support, IT Operations
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/06/14/the-importance-of-it-support-in-the-digital-age/?sh=5c1b1c4e1c1b
Disruption in Workflow
Changes in authentication methods may disrupt users' workflows, especially if they rely on specific configurations that are altered during the rollout.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-minimize-disruption-during-it-changes/
Training and Documentation Gaps
Without proper preparation, there may be gaps in training and documentation regarding the new passkey features, leading to user errors.
- roles: Training Coordinators, IT Documentation Specialists
- references: https://www.td.org/insights/the-importance-of-training-and-documentation-in-it
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