Microsoft recently announced plans to modify the sign-in process for user accounts, intending to eliminate the "Stay signed in?" prompt. Under the proposed changes, users would remain automatically signed into their accounts unless they manually logged out or used private browsing mode. These updates were initially scheduled to roll out in February 2025.
However, the decision drew criticism from cybersecurity experts, who raised concerns about potential risks for users accessing accounts on public computers. Without the "Stay signed in?" prompt, users would need to actively log out to prevent unauthorized access, which could be overlooked in shared or public environments.
In response to the backlash, Microsoft clarified its position through a statement to The Verge.
“There will be no changes to Microsoft users’ commercial (Microsoft Entra) or consumer (Microsoft account) sign in experiences in February,” confirms Alex Simons, corporate vice president of identity & network access program management at Microsoft, in a statement to The Verge. “Media reports were based on incomplete information mistakenly published by a Microsoft product team. The incorrect notifications have been removed.”
Microsoft has since removed references to the controversial update from its support site, acknowledging the error in the prematurely published details. While the company has paused these changes for now, a representative's comment implies that the modifications may still be implemented at a later date, though no timeline has been confirmed.
Once the change will become active, you will remain signed in. You’ll have to use a private browsing window or manually sign out to end your sessions on shared PCs. Otherwise the your credentials will stay signed in.
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