Microsoft has announced a major update for Windows 11 that brings native support for passkey managers, making sign-ins faster, simpler, and more secure.
The new feature is part of the Windows November 2025 Security Update and allows users to choose their favorite passkey manager, including Microsoft Password Manager and trusted third-party options like 1Password and Bitwarden.
By working closely with partners like 1Password and Bitwarden, Microsoft is offering users more flexibility and choice when it comes to managing their credentials. The integration ensures that passkeys can be used seamlessly across browsers and apps, making authentication easier on both Windows PCs and mobile devices.
According to 1Password’s End User Group Product Manager Travis Hogan, the collaboration with Microsoft has been an exciting journey. He said that being the first password manager to offer native passkey support in Windows 11 gives users a seamless passwordless experience both inside and outside the browser. Bitwarden also shared its enthusiasm for the partnership, saying that this step helps organizations and users confidently adopt passkeys while keeping their credentials secure across platforms.
Passkeys are becoming a popular alternative to passwords because they are more secure, resistant to phishing, and easier to use. With Windows 11’s new support for passkey managers, users can sign in using Windows Hello through a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. Their passkeys are automatically synced across all devices, allowing them to access their accounts wherever they go. This means users no longer have to remember complicated passwords or worry about password leaks in data breaches.
Microsoft has also upgraded its own Password Manager, which is built into Microsoft Edge, to work as a native plugin in Windows 11. This allows users to create, store, and use passkeys not only in Edge but also in other browsers and apps that support the feature. Security remains a top priority in this update. All passkey actions, such as creation and authentication, are protected by Windows Hello.
The stored passkeys are synced across devices using the same Microsoft account, and encryption keys are safeguarded by Azure Managed Hardware Security Modules. Sensitive processes are handled in Azure Confidential Compute, and there’s also tamper-proof recovery through Azure Confidential Ledger. These measures ensure that user credentials remain safe and private at all times.
Microsoft says this update is part of its ongoing effort to build a passwordless world where security is strong yet simple for everyone. The company believes that achieving this goal requires collaboration between software and hardware providers to design systems that are secure by default. Users and IT professionals can learn more about staying safe by exploring the Windows 11 Security Book and Windows Server 2025 Security Book, which offer detailed guidance on Microsoft’s latest security tools and practices.
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Microsoft encourages everyone to stay updated by following the Microsoft Security Blog, as well as the company’s official pages on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter), for the latest news and insights about cybersecurity. With this new passkey manager support, Windows 11 is taking a big step forward in making the digital experience safer, faster, and more convenient for everyone.
