Microsoft Entra makes Passkeys the default authentication method and retires Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication! Passkeys will become the default authentication experience in Microsoft Entra on September 1, 2026. Telecom-based methods (SMS and voice) will transition to customer-configured providers through the Microsoft Security Store. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: September 1, 2026: • Rollout begins. Changes may take time to reach all tenants and will be deployed gradually. • Passkeys will be automatically enabled for users currently enabled for SMS or voice. • Registration Campaign will be set to Microsoft-Managed targeting passkeys for all users in eligible tenants. • Users will be prompted to register a passkey during MFA sign-in; users will be able to skip. September 18th, 2026: • Review the telecom providers and related information available through the Microsoft Security Store to evaluate which option best meets your regional and compliance requirements. October 30, 2026: • Customers who need to continue to use SMS or voice will be able to choose from a list of telecom providers available through the Microsoft Security Store. February 1, 2027: • Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication will be retired. • Only customer-configured telecom providers will support SMS and voice going forward. • Passkeys become the default, recommended authentication method. • If no action is taken, tenants relying only on Microsoft-provided SMS or voice may experience sign-in disruptions after February 1, 2027. Read more: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/en… Passkeys are included in all Microsoft Entra plans, so making this critical security change comes at NO ADDITIONAL COST for you. #MicrosoftEntra #Microsoft365 #Cybersecurity