In order to take full advantage of all the features of Windows 11, you need a Microsoft account. (It’s possible to use Windows 11 without a Microsoft account, but the company doesn’t want that and is trying their darndest to get users onto Microsoft accounts.) And when you’re using a Microsoft account, it’s imperative that you remember your password.
But what do you do when you accidentally forget that so-very-important password? Normally, with any other digital account, you just click the “I forgot my password” link and get a password reset email. But you can only do that if you have a backup email or phone number registered.
That’s why Microsoft is adding push notifications in Windows 11 to remind you to add an email address or phone number to your account if you haven’t yet. This way, if you do ever forget your password, you’ll have a backup method for password recovery.
The new push notification reminders are currently being tested in update KB5053660 for Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels, reports Windows Latest. The feature will likely roll out to the general Windows 11 public later this spring.
Further reading: You can now use passkeys with Microsoft accounts
