Microsoft has launched an innovative feature for its Edge for Business browser, allowing administrators to securely share encrypted passwords without revealing them. According to MSPowerUser, this technology offers centralized credential management through the Microsoft 365 admin center.

Administrators can select user groups, add encrypted login information, and automatically deploy it across browsers on managed Windows devices. Employees access passwords via the Edge password manager, utilizing autofill without the ability to view or edit them.

To protect data, Microsoft has implemented the Microsoft Information Protection SDK, which encrypts passwords using keys tied to the Entra identifier. Decryption occurs only after identity verification.

Additionally, administrators can instantly revoke access to passwords, causing them to disappear from users’ browsers. Moreover, the company can block attempts to view passwords through developer tools.

This feature is available at no additional cost for Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3, and E5 subscriptions. To activate it, administrators need to create or modify the Edge configuration policy in the Microsoft 365 admin center.

This solution aims to enhance the security of corporate data and simplify account management without adding extra burden to infrastructure.