Then, follow the prompts and approve a notification on the Authenticator app to seal the deal. From there, you can switch your account to a passwordless one.
Go to your Microsoft account settings, then Advanced Security Options and Additional Security. Once you have installed the Authenticator app and linked it to your account, you can switch off your password. Microsoft is rolling out the option to everyone over the next few weeks as it gears up for the launch of Windows 11 on October 5th. You'll be able to sign in to services such as Outlook, OneDrive, Microsoft Family Safety, and even Xbox Series X/S without a password. Rather than having to remember a password or using a password manager, you'll be able to use the Microsoft Authenticator app, Windows Hello, a security key or SMS or emailed codes. The company rolled out the option to enterprise users earlier this year, and it plans to remove passwords from enterprise accounts completely. Microsoft says everyone can remove the password from their Microsoft account and use other methods to sign in starting today.
