Microsoft has announced a redesign of Windows Hello in which it will integrate one of the functions most requested by users. The technology company will launch a series of updates that will allow our Passkeys to be synchronized with 1Password, Bitwarden and other providers. Users will be able to Store your passwords in the cloud and sync them with other Windows 11 devices.
According to a post on the windows blogMicrosoft will launch multiple security features on Insider channels. Among them is a model of plugin for Passkey providers to connect with Windows 11. This feature will allow the integration of password managers such as 1Password or Bitwarden to facilitate the use of access keys in the operating system.
This feature will be very useful, since You can use a Passkey that you created on the mobile device directly in Windows 11. The feature will save desktop users headaches, since some passwords are difficult to use on the computer if you don’t have a fingerprint reader or a system that can authenticate you on the spot.
Passwords will be stored in your Microsoft or 1Password account
Another feature being added to Windows Hello is a new user interface that will allow us to store our Passkeys in the Microsoft account to sync it with other Windows devices. This option will be activated when you sign in on a website compatible with access codes and will ask you to complete a unique configuration to verify your identity.
Users will be able to sign in using a PIN, facial recognition or their fingerprint and store their Passkey in the cloud. If you carried out the process on the laptop and want sync your passwords on a Windows 11 desktop computeryou just have to sign in with your Microsoft account. The technology company states that the access keys are secured by end-to-end encryption and protected with the device’s TPM (trusted platform module).
The new features will be available to all Windows 11 users in the coming months. Microsoft did not detail availability, although it confirmed that the Windows Hello redesign will debut in test versions of the Insider channel. Those who are subscribed to this program will be able to try them before the general public.
What are Passkeys and why are they important?
The Passkeys (or passkeys) are an emerging technology that promises to revolutionize the way we authenticate ourselves online. Its creation is part of the vision of a password-free future shared by Apple, Google, Microsoft and other companies that are part of the FIDO Alliance. When using a Passkey, Users would not have to remember their password, just verify their identity.
The access keys They work through two unique cryptographic keys. One of them (public) is stored on the server of a website or application, while the private one is saved on your device protected by your biometric data. When you log in with a Passkey, the device will ask you to use your fingerprint, facial recognition or PIN to generate a cryptographic proof with the private key. This key will be sent to the server to be compared with the public key and if they match, it will grant you access.
The advantage of a Passkey over a traditional password is that It is more secure since it cannot be stolen or reused. Users will not have to memorize numbers or characters, since the system only requires biometric authentication. Finally, access keys are based on an open standard and are compatible with multiple devices, applications or the web.
