Microsoft Edge can now store and sync passkeys across devices

Microsoft Edge 142, which was recently released to all users in the Stable channel, is getting a more powerful password manager. Starting with the latest version, Microsoft Edge can now save and sync passkeys across devices, making it easier and more secure to sign into websites.

Microsoft Edge stores all your passkeys in your Microsoft Account and protects them with a Microsoft Password Manager PIN, which you will be prompted to create when making the first passkey. Once everything is set up, Microsoft Edge will offer to generate passkeys on websites that support them. Existing passkeys can be used by authenticating with Windows Hello using your fingerprint, face, or PIN.

For now, the ability to save and sync passkeys in Microsoft Edge is only available on Windows PCs. You will need a computer with Windows 10 and newer, Edge 142 and newer, and a Microsoft Account. In the future, Microsoft will bring passkey improvements to Edge on other platforms as well. Another thing worth mentioning is that currently, you can only use passkeys on websites in Microsoft Edge. Microsoft says that a dedicated plugin will soon let you use passkeys stored in Edge in third-party apps and browsers.

Microsoft adds that Edge's password manager can still be used for regular passwords with all the existing features. Although passkeys are considered a better and safer authentication method (Microsoft now uses them by default for new accounts), those who want to log in with standard passwords can continue to do so without any changes. Passkey support in Edge does not affect existing passwords.

If you want to learn more about passkey support in Microsoft Edge 142, you can check out the official announcement post and frequently asked questions, such as how to change the passkey PIN, what happens when you switch to another device, Microsoft Entra support, and more.

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Posted Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 12:57 pm AEST (my time).

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