Multifactor Authentication, Passkeys and Microsoft – How Do These Affect Me? (2025/549)

Microsoft is cracking down on security — and if you're in Australia, this will affect you.

By August 2025, Microsoft Authenticator will stop storing your passwords, and auto-fill login support is being removed. That’s right — if you’ve been relying on it for convenience, now’s the time to rethink how you secure your digital life.

📌 In this episode, Charly dives into:

✅ Why Microsoft is enforcing Multifactor Authentication (MFA) across the board - in Australia

✅ What this means for small business owners, IT managers, and everyday users

✅ What Passkeys are — and how they’re changing login security forever

✅ Practical advice for moving off MS Authenticator before it wipes your saved passwords

✅ Tools and strategies you can adopt now to stay secure and compliant

This isn’t just a “tech thing” — it’s essential knowledge for anyone who uses Microsoft products.

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How to Set Up Passkeys

Setup depends on your device and provider (Apple, Google, Windows):

On Apple Devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac)

Go to a website or app that supports passkeys (e.g., Google, Amazon, Zoho).Choose “Login with Passkey” or “Create Passkey.”Authenticate using Face ID / Touch ID.The passkey is stored in iCloud Keychain, synced to all your Apple devices.

On Android Devices

Ensure Google Password Manager is enabled and syncing.When prompted to create a passkey, use fingerprint or screen lock.The passkey is saved to your Google account and synced across devices.