Windows Accounts

Windows Accounts

Sign in to supported websites with accounts on Windows 10 and later versions

What is Windows Accounts?
Windows Accounts is an easy-to-use Chrome extension designed to facilitate the process of logging into supported websites. It uses your Microsoft supported identity from Windows 10 or later versions to automatically sign you in. This feature is particularly useful for organizations that have implemented conditional access policy. Moreover, this extension currently offers support for Azure Active Directory identities, providing a seamless connection to this popular directory service.
Stats
By: Microsoft
Users: 33,000,000+
Version: 1.0.7 (Last updated: 2022-06-14)
Creation date: 2017-10-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 7.04K
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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.

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
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
Recent reviews
I mean honestly here. The previous version "Office", had the icons for the apps you needed in the drop down, no need perform two steps to get to Excel or Word, just click on the app icon and you were there. Now you are directed straight to your home page for Office. Please fix. I don't care what you call the extension, just don't eliminate the actual feature that everyone wanted. Currently Microsoft has created a glorified bookmark, so why would I need this extension? = Makes no sense.
by Jeremy Pilot Jeremy Pilot, 2024-03-27

Needed this to access my work account. No issues with it so far Works as it should
by Dunstan Khumbanyiwa Dunstan Khumbanyiwa, 2024-03-22

For a company that's suppose to be top, useless
by Mr “Tiny” Riva Mr “Tiny” Riva, 2024-03-21
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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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