Microsoft sets Entra passkey default and SMS retirement timeline
Microsoft set a phased timeline to make passkeys the default Entra ID experience for users enabled for SMS or voice and to retire Microsoft-provided telecom authentication.
- On September 1, 2026, in-scope users will be enabled and prompted to register passkeys.
- Microsoft-provided SMS and voice delivery retires for public-cloud Entra ID on February 1, 2027.
- Organizations with a continuing operational need can use a customer-managed telecom provider, while Microsoft recommends phishing-resistant methods as the primary path.