Microsoft changes account sign-in system to keep users logged in automatically

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Microsoft is implementing a significant change to its account authentication system starting February 2025. Under the new system, users stay signed in across sessions unless they sign out explicitly.

To better understand the change, it is necessary to look at how sign ins are handled currently by Microsoft. When you sign in to a Microsoft account in a web browser, a "stay signed in" prompt is displayed after you provide username, password, and the optional two-factor authentication verification.

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When you decline, you stay signed in for the session only. When you accept it, you stay signed in even across sessions. This prompt is going away starting in February.



The "stay signed in" prompt will be removed from February 2025 on.Here are the details:

• The change affects all Microsoft services, including Outlook, OneDrive, Microsoft 365, and other services and products that support login.
  
• A new global sign out option is available.
  

Security implications

While the change may look minor on first glance, it may have serious consequences on shared or public computer systems.

Here, it is necessary to sign out explicitly, as the next user may access the Microsoft account and linked services otherwise.

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