check before: 2026-04-01
Product:
Entra
Platform:
Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Scheduled
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Starting April 2026, Microsoft Registration Campaigns will support Passkeys (FIDO2) as an additional authentication method, enabling phishing-resistant credentials. Eligible Microsoft 365 tenants can opt users into Passkey registration nudges during sign-in. Changes will roll out gradually, affecting MFA-capable users with specific policy settings.
Details:
[Introduction]
As previously announced in MC1221452, Microsoft Registration Campaigns will support Passkeys (FIDO2) as an additional authentication method starting in early April 2026. This update helps organizations accelerate adoption of phishing‑resistant credentials by allowing administrators to opt users into Passkeys and deliver Passkey registration nudges during sign‑in.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early April 2026 and expect to complete in late May 2026.
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Created:
2026-03-17
updated:
2026-03-17
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion and frustration due to unexpected Passkey registration nudges during sign-in, especially if they have specific AAGUID restrictions that prevent successful registration.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/entra/identity/authentication/how-to-authentication-passkey-profiles, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-entra-passkeys-in-microsoft-registration-campaigns/ba-p/3741230
Increased Support Tickets
Helpdesk teams may face an increase in support tickets related to Passkey registration issues, leading to longer resolution times and potential user dissatisfaction.
- roles: Helpdesk Support, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/entra/identity/authentication/how-to-authentication-passkey-profiles, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-entra-passkeys-in-microsoft-registration-campaigns/ba-p/3741230
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