Microsoft has officially launched a new secure password deployment feature for Edge for Business, aiming to improve password sharing practices in enterprise environments.
Available now for users with Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3, and E5 subscriptions, the feature enables IT administrators to deploy encrypted shared passwords to select user groups.
Traditionally, employees have shared passwords through insecure methods like sticky notes or emails—practices that open the door to data breaches. Microsoft’s new feature, now generally available, addresses these risks by allowing admins to securely manage and distribute login credentials directly through the Microsoft 365 admin center.
“Secure password deployment allows administrators to deploy encrypted shared passwords to a set of users within their organization,” Microsoft said. “With this feature, users receive the passwords on their device and can seamlessly log into websites.”
The credentials, once deployed, appear in the user’s Edge work profile on managed Windows devices, ready for autofill. Users cannot view, edit, delete, or export the passwords, adding an extra layer of protection.
Built on the Microsoft Information Protection SDK and integrated with Microsoft Entra ID, the feature enforces access based on organizational identity policies. Admins can also prevent access to password data through developer tools using DeveloperToolsAvailability policies.
This enhancement brings Zero Trust security principles to everyday browser use, offering enterprises a safer, more scalable way to handle password management across teams.
