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Edge’s Master Password is gone. Your face now protects your passwords

Microsoft has made a major change to its Edge browser, removing support for the so-called Master Password feature. The Master Password (also known as the Custom Primary Password) was a single “master password” that you had to enter before using password manager features like auto-fill and showing saved login credentials. Going forward, saved passwords will be protected by the device’s own built-in security solutions. On Windows PCs, that means Edge will protect its passwords and auto-fills using Windows Hello (requiring either a PIN, fingerprint, or facial recognition), reports Windows Central . The change was fully implemented on June 4th, 2026 and is part of Microsoft’s broader push towards passwordless logins using passkeys and biometric authentication . According to Microsoft, Windows Hello is more secure because authentication is linked to the physical device and the user’s biometric data rather than a password that can be guessed or stolen. We’ve previously written about why you should use Windows Hello , we’ve tested whether a photo can trick Windows Hello , and we can help you find the best Windows Hello webcams for your PC .

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