Edge's built-in password manager lets you secure passwords and autofill with two security options: Windows Hello or a
standalone password. The latter is now on its way out, as Microsoft decided to discontinue the primary password in favor of the device sign-in or Windows Hello.
Starting with
Edge 146, users will no longer have the ability to create a custom primary password. However, the feature will remain available for existing users for a couple of additional months. On
June 4, 2026, Microsoft will pull the plug for existing users and switch them to device authentication.
If you use Microsoft Edge's built-in password manager, there is an important change coming soon for you.
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