Windows 11 will let you use passwords on any device

Microsoft announced a redesign of Windows Hello that will integrate one of the most requested features by users. The technology company will release a series of updates that will allow us to sync our passwords with 1Password, Bitwarden and other providers. Users will be able Store your passwords in the cloud and keep them in sync with other Windows 11 devices.

According to a post on the Windows blog, Microsoft will launch several security features on Insider channels. Among them is the model plugin password providers to connect to Windows 11. This feature will allow you to integration of password managers such as 1Password or Bitwarden to facilitate the use of access keys in the operating system.

This feature will be very useful because You can use the password you created on your mobile device directly in Windows 11.. This feature will save desktop users a headache since some passwords are difficult to use on a computer unless you have a fingerprint reader or a system that can authenticate you on the spot.

Passwords will be stored in your Microsoft or 1Password account.

Another feature being added to Windows Hello is a new user interface that will allow us to store our access keys in a Microsoft account to synchronize with other Windows devices. This option will be activated when you log into a passcode-compatible website and you will be asked to complete a unique configuration to verify your identity.

Users will be able to log in using a PIN, facial recognition or fingerprint and save their password in the cloud. If you carried out the process on a laptop and want Sync your passwords on your Windows 11 desktopyou just need to sign in to your Microsoft account. The technology company says access keys are end-to-end encrypted and protected by the device’s TPM (Trusted Platform Module).

New features will be will be available to all Windows 11 users in the coming months. Microsoft didn’t specify availability details, but did confirm that the updated Windows Hello design will debut in Insider channel testing. Those who sign up for this program will be able to try them out in front of the general public.

What are passwords and why are they important?

Access keys (or access keys) is a new technology that promises to revolutionize the way we authenticate on the Internet. Its creation is part of a vision for a passwordless future shared by Apple, Google, Microsoft and other companies in the FIDO Alliance. When using a passkey Users do not have to remember their password, they just need to confirm their identity..

Access keys They work through two unique cryptographic keys.. One of them (public) is stored on the website or application server, and the private one is stored on your device, protected by your biometric data. When you sign in with a password, the device will ask you to use your fingerprint, facial recognition, or PIN to create a cryptographic proof using the private key. This key will be sent to the server to compare with the public key, and if they match, you will be granted access.

The advantage of an access key over a traditional password is that It is more secure because it cannot be stolen or reused.. Users will not have to remember numbers or symbols as the system only requires biometric authentication. Finally, passkeys are based on an open standard and are compatible across multiple devices, apps, and the Internet.