Microsoft says it will phase out SMS codes for personal account sign-ins, urging users to switch to passkeys for better ...

Microsoft is phasing out SMS 2FA for personal accounts as it pushes users toward passkeys and other passwordless sign-in methods. Here’s what users should know.

Microsoft is pulling the plug on SMS-based two-factor authentication because it has become a leading source of fraud, replacing it with passkeys and verified email.

Users will soon need to set up an alternative, like a passkey.

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Microsoft is officially in the process of removing SMS authentication and account recovery as an option from everyone's ...

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You may have noticed a peculiar issue where after a password reset, when trying to sign in using the Microsoft Store app, you don’t get the verification code. This ...