Microsoft is updating Windows 11's Windows Hello authentication, which incorporates fingerprint and face recognition. Passkey enhancements, new iconography, and visual modifications are all part of the redesigned Windows Hello experience, which is currently in beta testing with Windows Insiders. In addition to the Windows 11 login screen, this new user interface will also show up when you use passkeys to access websites and applications.
According to the Windows team, "We redesigned Windows security credential user experiences for passkey, creating a cleaner experience that supports secure and quick authentication." "Users will now be able to choose passkeys and devices more easily and switch between authentication options."
Although Microsoft still supports passkeys in Windows 11, using one from a mobile device requires scanning QR codes and has an antiquated user interface. As part of this Windows Hello UI redesign, a new sign-in user interface for passkeys and Microsoft account authentication will significantly enhance this. Microsoft has also developed a new API for third-party passkey and password managers that enables developers to integrate this contemporary Windows Hello experience natively.
Additionally, it will enable Windows 11 users to authenticate with PC apps and websites using a passkey from a mobile device. Additionally, this new passkey experience will allow you to sync your passkeys to your Microsoft account or save them to third-party apps.
