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Kevin Okemwa

Microsoft is killing off a key Edge security feature — are you ready for the switch?

In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen. .

Microsoft is set to make an important change to how Microsoft Edge's built-in password manager works via a new browser update. For context, the feature allows users to save and sync passkeys across their Windows PCs, making signing in easier and safer.

If you've interacted with Edge's built-in password manager, you know that it lets you secure and autofill your passwords using Windows Hello or a standalone password. However, Microsoft has announced its plan to discontinue the standalone password option via the next feature update for Microsoft Edge in favor of Windows Hello (via Neowin).

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