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Bitwarden adds passkey login support for Windows 11

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Bitwarden has introduced support for logging into Windows 11 using passkeys stored in its encrypted vault. This feature enables phishing-resistant authentication by allowing users to log in via a security key option and QR code scan from a mobile device. The feature is available across all Bitwarden plans, including the free tier. To use the feature, users must have Entra ID-joined devices, FIDO2 security key sign-in enabled, and a registered Entra ID passkey stored in their Bitwarden vault. Bitwarden acts as the passkey provider, storing credentials in the user’s synced vault rather than binding them to a single device. This approach enhances security by reducing the risk of credential exposure to phishing attacks.

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  1. 05.03.2026 00:34 1 articles · 3h ago

    Bitwarden adds passkey login support for Windows 11

    Bitwarden has introduced support for logging into Windows 11 using passkeys stored in its encrypted vault. This feature enables phishing-resistant authentication by allowing users to log in via a security key option and QR code scan from a mobile device. The feature is available across all Bitwarden plans, including the free tier. To use the feature, users must have Entra ID-joined devices, FIDO2 security key sign-in enabled, and a registered Entra ID passkey stored in their Bitwarden vault. Bitwarden acts as the passkey provider, storing credentials in the user’s synced vault rather than binding them to a single device. This approach enhances security by reducing the risk of credential exposure to phishing attacks.

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  • Bitwarden now supports passkey login for Windows 11 across all plans, including the free tier.

    First reported: 05.03.2026 00:34
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  • Users can log into Windows 11 by selecting the security key option and scanning a QR code with a mobile device to confirm access to the passkey stored in the Bitwarden vault.

    First reported: 05.03.2026 00:34
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  • Three conditions are required to use the new feature: Entra ID-joined devices, FIDO2 security key sign-in enabled, and a registered Entra ID passkey stored in the Bitwarden vault.

    First reported: 05.03.2026 00:34
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  • Bitwarden acts as the passkey provider, storing credentials in the user’s synced vault and allowing recovery using other devices if the primary device is lost.

    First reported: 05.03.2026 00:34
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  • The feature enhances security by removing password entry from the login process and using cryptographic challenges signed with private keys stored in the vault.

    First reported: 05.03.2026 00:34
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  • Microsoft will roll out passkey login on Windows 11 this month, depending on the Microsoft Entra ID configuration.

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  • In November 2025, Microsoft announced the introduction of a passkey provider API on Windows 11, allowing third-party apps like Bitwarden and 1Password to store and manage passkeys for websites and apps on the OS.

    First reported: 05.03.2026 00:34
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