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Microsoft Edge just killed its master password, here's what unlocks your saved passwords now

Your password manager just got more secure.

Microsoft Edge to replace master password with Windows Hello authentication

Microsoft ended support for password master in Edge on June 4, 2026, in favour of Windows Hello.
WinBuzzer

Microsoft Edge Retires Custom Primary Password in Windows Hello Push

Microsoft Edge now routes saved-password access through Windows Hello and device checks, reducing one reusable secret while ...
9to5Google

Microsoft Edge won’t let you access its password manager without Windows Hello

Microsoft Edge is ditching master passwords in favor of a more secure way to access the password manager. Microsoft ...
Wired

The Microsoft Edge Features You Should Check Out First

This month, Microsoft finally released its new and improved Microsoft Edge browser, which the company rebuilt from scratch. If you’re in the market for break from Chrome, Edge has a few new features ...