{"id":349189,"date":"2025-06-30T14:30:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T21:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=349189"},"modified":"2025-06-30T14:30:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T21:30:14","slug":"microsoft-authenticator-to-drop-password-autofill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-authenticator-to-drop-password-autofill\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Authenticator to Drop Password Autofill: Users Must Switch to Edge or Export Data by August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Microsoft has announced a significant change for its Authenticator app<\/a>: the password autofill and storage features will be discontinued starting July 2025, with all saved passwords becoming inaccessible by August 2025<\/a>. This move will push users to Microsoft Edge for password management or require them to export their credentials to another service before the deadline. Here\u2019s what you need to know, how to prepare, and the broader context behind Microsoft\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n

Why Is Microsoft Making This Change?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Microsoft Authenticator has long been a trusted tool for two-factor authentication (2FA) and, since 2020<\/a>, for storing and autofilling passwords on mobile devices. However, Microsoft is now streamlining its credential management by consolidating password storage and autofill features within its Edge browser<\/a>. This transition is part of the company\u2019s broader push towards a passwordless future, emphasizing more secure authentication methods like passkeys and multifactor authentication.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cMicrosoft is streamlining<\/a> autofill so you can use saved passwords easily across devices. As part of these updates, autofill in Microsoft Authenticator will be discontinued from July 2025.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Important Dates and Deadlines<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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