Microsoft Is Eliminating SMS Codes for Two-Factor Authentication
Microsoft is phasing out SMS codes for two-factor authentication in favor of more secure methods. Users will be encouraged to adopt passkeys, which utilize built-in device authentication features. This change aims to enhance security and reduce the risk of fraud associated with text-based codes.
- ▪Microsoft is eliminating SMS codes for two-factor authentication due to security concerns.
- ▪Users will need to transition to passkeys, authenticator apps, or verified backup email addresses.
- ▪Passkeys offer enhanced security by using device-based authentication methods.
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If you have a Microsoft account that uses SMS for two-factor authentication, you may soon have to choose a more secure method for logging in. As reported by Windows Latest, the company is ditching text-based authentication codes for personal accounts, stating that these are "now a leading source of fraud." Users will be prompted to set up a passkey instead. Microsoft is trying to eliminate passwordsMicrosoft has already started moving toward a password-less environment—last year, the company made passkeys the default on new accounts at setup. Now, it is phasing out SMS codes for 2FA and account recovery in favor of passkeys, authenticator apps, and verified backup email addresses. SMS codes are quick to set up and convenient to use.
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