Let’s face: Most people have too many passwords to remember.
There are e-mail, banking, shopping, food bookings – you mention it and you have to remember the password for it.
Without passwords – but safe and secure – the world is what is needed and Microsoft has taken a step in that direction.
The US-based technology giant has announced that if you have a Microsoft account then you will not need a password.
We explain how it works: Can you really do it without a password? Yes, you can but you have to delete your password.
Microsoft has a password solution such as Windows, Hello, Microsoft Authenticator App, SMS or email code, and the physical security key to maintain the security of your account.
What do you need to break the password? For starters, Microsoft account.
Then before deleting your password, you must download and install the Microsoft Authenticator application.
The Microsoft Authenticator application is available on the App Store and Play Store.
Microsoft also says that before downloading the application and without a password, all your devices must have the latest software updates.
What to do after you delete your password? There are several steps that Microsoft described.
Download the Microsoft Authenticator application.
Open the Authenticator application and set your account in the application by following the entry instructions to your Microsoft account.
Under a password free account, select Turn on.
Follow the instructions for verifying your account.
Approve requests sent to your Microsoft Authenticator application.
Can you add a password back to your account? Yes, if you are not comfortable by not having a password then there is an option to return.
Just follow the steps below: Enter your Microsoft Account additional security account.
Under the account without a password, select Turn off and then follow the instructions to add a password back to your account.
Will the account without a password function with all applications and services? No, it won’t.
Windows version, Mac, application, and more service will still need a password.
This includes Xbox 360; Office 2010 or earlier; Office for Mac 2011 or before; Products and services that use IMAP and pop email services; and Windows 8.1, Windows 7 or before.
Keep in mind that Microsoft launched this feature and it will reach all users in the coming months.
Explained: How Microsoft has no password
