How to Remove a Passkey from Your Microsoft Account

This article explains how to remove a Passkey from Security Key on your Microsoft account.

A passkey is a security tool that keeps people from accessing your device or accounts. Passkeys protect computers, phones, and other devices. They also keep your personal information safe.

You can use a passkey to sign in to Microsoft apps and websites. This includes Microsoft 365 and Copilot. You can use passkeys on your desktop and mobile browsers. On your Microsoft account sign-in screen, choose Sign-in options and then select face, fingerprint, PIN, or security key.

After setting up a passkey on a security key, you can remove your passkey anytime from your Microsoft account. You might want to remove it if it gets lost or compromised.

Why Remove a Passkey?

You should remove a passkey from a security key if your security key goes missing or gets stolen. This stops anyone else from using your security key to access your accounts.

If you think your passkey has been compromised, remove it right away. This prevents unauthorized people from accessing your accounts.

How to Remove a Passkey from Your Microsoft Account

Follow these simple steps to remove a passkey from your Microsoft account.

1. Visit the Advanced Security Options page.
2. Look for “Ways to prove who you are.”
3. Find and expand the “Use a passkey” tile.

4. Select the passkey you want to remove.
5. Click Remove.

That’s it! Your passkey is now removed.

What Happens When You Remove a Passkey?

Once you remove a passkey, you can no longer use it to sign in to your Microsoft accounts. You’ll need to use another sign-in method instead.

Summary

Removing a passkey from your Microsoft account is quick and easy. Visit your Microsoft account security page, find the passkey you want to remove, and click the remove button. This keeps your accounts safe if your security key is lost or stolen. Always remove a compromised passkey right away to protect your personal information.

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