Troubleshooting Guide
Create a Microsoft passkey with the right Windows checks
Microsoft passkey setup is strongest when Windows Hello is already stable. Most confusion starts when users try to rely on passkeys before the device trust layer is ready.
Quick fixes
- Set up Windows Hello before creating the passkey.
- Create the passkey from your Microsoft Account security page.
- Use the Edge or browser profile you actually keep signed in.
- Test Outlook or account sign-in before removing older methods.
Why Windows Hello matters first
On Windows, passkeys depend heavily on the local platform authenticator. If Windows Hello PIN or biometrics are not stable, sign-in reliability drops fast.
A clean Microsoft passkey rollout starts with local device trust, then account-level sign-in testing.
Safe rollout for Microsoft Account
Create the passkey, sign out, and test one normal login on the same device. Then add a second authenticator before changing password or recovery defaults.
For work-managed devices, check whether company policy limits security key, Bluetooth, or browser behavior before you depend on the new flow.
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