Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is now Microsoft Entra ID.
Passwordless authentication
Hackers don’t break in—they sign in. Protect one of attackers’ most common entry points by going passwordless.
Reimagine secure access with Microsoft Entra
Discover the latest identity and access innovations and how to strengthen your defenses with Microsoft Entra.
Zero Trust starts with secure access
Transform the security of your entry points with best-in-class passwordless authentication technology from Microsoft.
Reduce risk with the leader in data security
Reduce risk of compromise with innovations in passwordless industry standards, led by Microsoft, a founding member of the FIDO2 alliance.
Dramatically lower IT costs
Increase productivity by taking password policies and reset support tickets off your team’s to-do list completely.
Ensure a seamless user experience
Free users from managing passwords with passwordless authentication supported by the breadth of the Microsoft network and our partners.
Take sign-in security from better to best
Eliminate password theft for good with the strongest authentication method available in the marketplace.
Manage passwordless authentication in Azure AD, now part of Microsoft Entra
Use the passwordless methods wizard in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) to manage Windows Hello for Business, the Microsoft Authenticator App, and FIDO2 security keys for all your users.
Windows Hello for Business
Enable safer sign-ins with biometric authentication for Windows devices.
Microsoft Authenticator app
Empower employees and partners to verify their identities with biometrics or a PIN on their mobile device.
FIDO2 security keys
Replace usernames and passwords with an external security key or a platform key built into a device.
Industry recognition
Microsoft recognized for sixth year
A leader in Access Management
Learn why KuppingerCole rates Microsoft a strong positive across all product and leadership dimensions in Access Management.
More on passwordless authentication
Your password doesn’t matter
Learn how focusing on password rules—like “use long passwords” and “never use a password that’s seen a breach”—distracts us from what actually works.
Passwordless protection
Learn how to reduce your risk exposure and implement passwordless authentication with this comprehensive guide from Microsoft Security.
The state of passwordless in the enterprise
Hear how other organizations are moving to passwordless solutions like Windows Hello for Business, FIDO keys, and the Microsoft Authenticator app.
Plan a passwordless deployment
Learn how select the right passwordless authentication strategy for your business.
Protect everything
Make your future more secure. Explore your security options today.
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