passkey problem

Question

so basically this morning i wanted to check my password of my microsoft account to sing in on my xbox but i didnt know my password later i checked on my laptop's edge for saved password it wasnt there so then i found out it was saved on my passkey. ik where find them in settings but i wanna know how access them to reavle the password

or how to reveal a password of a microsoft account

Answer 1

Passkeys never expose or store the original account password in a way that can be viewed. They are a separate, passwordless sign-in method, so the Microsoft account password cannot be revealed or recovered from a passkey.

To get into the account or Xbox, use one of these approaches instead:

1. Try using the passkey directly (where supported)
   • On supported Microsoft sign-in pages, choose Sign-in options or Other ways to sign in.
   • Select Face, fingerprint, PIN, or security key to sign in with the passkey instead of typing a password.
2. Reset the Microsoft account password
   • If the password is unknown and not saved in Edge:
     • On the Microsoft sign-in page, select Forgot password.
     • Follow the reset flow using the configured security info (phone, email, or authenticator app).
   • The steps are outlined under Reset your password in the Microsoft account help.
3. Check if the password is stored in Microsoft Password Manager (Edge)
   • On the laptop where Edge is used:
     1. Open Microsoft Edge.
     2. Select the three dots (…) in the top-right > Settings.
     3. Go to Passwords and autofill > Microsoft Password Manager.
     4. Locate the Microsoft account entry and select it.
     5. Use the eye icon to show the password (the device PIN or password may be required).
4. Manage the passkey itself (but not view a password)
   • On Windows 11: open Settings > Accounts > Passkeys.
   • From there it is possible to search for and delete device-bound passkeys, or configure passkey services, but there is no option to display any underlying password because passkeys don’t work that way.

If none of the above works and access to the account is lost (no password and no usable security info), use the Microsoft account recovery form and follow the guidance for gathering information from saved passwords in Edge or Credential Manager.

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References:

• I can't sign in to my Microsoft account
• Manage your passkeys in Windows
• View or edit your passwords in Microsoft Edge
• Passkeys frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• Help with the Microsoft account recovery form