Microsoft clarifies its plans for automatic sign-ins, confirming no changes in February and addressing user concerns about account security.
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Microsoft Reverses Course on Automatic Sign-Ins
In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft has retracted its earlier plans to implement automatic sign-ins for Microsoft accounts. The company confirmed that the previously announced changes, which would have kept users signed in unless they explicitly signed out or used private browsing, will not be taking effect in February as initially reported. This decision comes after confusion arose from a now-removed Microsoft support article and notifications sent to Outlook.com users. Microsoft acknowledged that the information was inaccurate and clarified that no changes to the sign-in experience for either commercial (Microsoft Entra) or consumer (Microsoft account) users are scheduled for February. While the exact timeline for implementing these changes remains unclear, Microsoft's reversal highlights the importance of clear communication and user control when it comes to account security and privacy. What This Means for Microsoft Users For now, Microsoft users can continue to sign in to t…
