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Microsoft to Phase Out Password Management in Authenticator App by August 2025

The company is transitioning password storage and autofill features to the Edge browser, advancing its push for a passwordless future with passkeys.

Produktbild: Microsoft Authenticator
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Overview

  • Microsoft will disable new password saves in the Authenticator app starting June 2025, with autofill features ceasing in July and all password access revoked by August.
  • Stored passwords and addresses will remain synced to Microsoft accounts and accessible via the Edge browser or exportable to other password managers.
  • Users must manually export their data by August 1, 2025, if they do not wish to use Edge, as passwords will no longer be accessible in the app after this date.
  • Payment information stored in the Authenticator app will be removed by the end of July 2025, and unsaved generated passwords will be deleted after August.
  • Passkey support will continue in the Authenticator app, aligning with Microsoft's broader focus on passwordless authentication solutions.