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Windows 11 adds third-party passkey manager support

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Microsoft has introduced native support for third-party passkey managers in Windows 11, starting with 1Password and Bitwarden. This enhancement, part of the November 2025 security update, enables users to manage passkeys through these applications, improving passwordless authentication. Passkeys use FIDO2/WebAuthn standards for secure authentication via private-public key cryptography. The integration is designed to offer better security, convenience, and protection against phishing attacks. Microsoft has also integrated Microsoft Password Manager into Windows as a plugin, providing users with more flexibility in choosing their passkey manager. The system leverages Windows Hello for authentication, protected by PIN and biometrics, and includes additional security measures such as Azure Managed HSMs and Azure Confidential Compute. Bitwarden's integration is currently in beta, which may result in some functional limitations or instability.

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  1. 12.11.2025 20:18 1 articles · 23h ago

    Windows 11 adds third-party passkey manager support

    Microsoft has introduced native support for third-party passkey managers in Windows 11, starting with 1Password and Bitwarden. This enhancement, part of the November 2025 security update, enables users to manage passkeys through these applications, improving passwordless authentication. Passkeys use FIDO2/WebAuthn standards for secure authentication via private-public key cryptography. The integration is designed to offer better security, convenience, and protection against phishing attacks. Microsoft has also integrated Microsoft Password Manager into Windows as a plugin, providing users with more flexibility in choosing their passkey manager. The system leverages Windows Hello for authentication, protected by PIN and biometrics, and includes additional security measures such as Azure Managed HSMs and Azure Confidential Compute. Bitwarden's integration is currently in beta, which may result in some functional limitations or instability.

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