Microsoft is introducing device encryption on Edge for mobile users

Microsoft does seem to have a lot going for it when it comes to features that have been present in other browsers for quite some time. Just like the auto-verify feature on Edge lets you bypass boring captchas and FedCM support, Redmond officials are reportedly working on introducing device encryption on Edge for mobile users.

As Edge enthusiast @Leopeva64 discovered, this feature currently exists in Settings > Accounts > Passwords on Edge for Android, although it doesn't work. As of now, there is no information or further words on the desktop version.

Apparently, Edge for Android will soon support "Encryption on Device", the option is already present in "Settings > Accounts > Passwords", but it still doesn't work, this feature Not available in desktop version yet: https://t.co/BsVMlpGhnu pic.twitter.com/mJzRXRN5gN

— Leopeva64 (@Leopeva64) March 22, 2023

## "On-device encryption: For added security, encrypt Microsoft on-device before saving passwords to password manager" this option appears.

What are its disadvantages? This means that only you can see your password. This also means that if you lose your key, you may also lose your password.

In fact, this feature has been available on Edge’s competitor Google Chrome for a long time. In Google’s words, “On-device encryption turns your device into a key that is used to lock passwords before saving them to Google Password Manager.

The mobile version of Microsoft Edge is available on Android and use on iOS devices.

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