Windows Accounts
Sign in to supported websites with accounts on Windows 10 and later versions
What is Windows Accounts?
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Summary
Use this extension to sign in to supported websites with accounts on Windows 10 and later versions. If you have a Microsoft supported identity on Windows 10 or later, you won’t be required to enter your credentials to sign in to supported websites. You’ll need to use this extension if your organization has implemented conditional access policy. Currently, this extension supports Azure Active Directory identities.
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Pros
- Initial testing in organization very positive, planning enterprise rollout
- Works great with Azure Active Directory for verifying access with conditional access policies
- Useful for accessing Office 365 documents in-browser
Cons
- Requires frequent reinstall or reactivation to function
- Does not consistently recognize installed state, asking users to reinstall
- Causes issues with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps identification
- Problems logging into accounts even when extension is installed
- Perceived as having no useful function and lacking essential features
Most mentioned
- Extension not recognized as installed, prompting reinstallation
- Difficulty in accessing accounts or frequent login issues
- Not functioning as expected or not working
- Comparison to previous extensions or other browsers, like Edge
- Issues specific to organizational or enterprise environments
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Safety
Risk impact
Windows Accounts may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
Windows Accounts has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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