Microsoft has announced its plans to phase out the password storage and autofill feature from its Microsoft Authenticator app starting in July 2025, with a complete phase-out by August 2025.
The decision aligns with the company’s goal to streamline autofill support and consolidate credential management under a single platform, Microsoft Edge, for a secure user experience.
For those unaware, Microsoft Authenticator is a mobile app that provides multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Microsoft accounts and other services, allowing users to verify their identity using a secondary factor, such as a code, push notification, or biometric data (like fingerprint or face recognition), in addition to their password. It also supports passwordless sign-ins and previously offered a password autofill feature synced across devices using a Microsoft account.
The Timeline for Planned Changes:
Starting June 2025, users will no longer be able to save new passwords in the Authenticator app.
During July 2025, users will not be able to use autofill with Authenticator, and any payment information stored in the app will be deleted from the device.
From August 2025, saved passwords will no longer be accessible in the Authenticator app, and any unsaved generated passwords will be deleted.
Transition To Microsoft Edge:
To continue using autofill features, Microsoft is encouraging users to transition to Microsoft Edge, which now integrates password management capabilities. However, payment information stored in the Authenticator app will not be transferred and will be deleted after July 2025.
“Your saved passwords (but not your generated password history) and addresses are securely synced to your Microsoft account, and you can continue to access them and enjoy seamless autofill functionality with Microsoft Edge,” reads the announcement.
Moreover, Authenticator will continue to support passkeys. Microsoft is advising users who have set up Passkeys for their Microsoft Account must keep the Authenticator app enabled as their designated Passkey Provider, as disabling the Authenticator app will also deactivate their passkey access.
How To Use Autofill In Microsoft Edge
To use autofill with Microsoft Edge, users will need to enable Edge as their autofill provider by following the steps for iOS and Android devices.
To access passwords in Edge on a mobile device, click on the Edge icon and then tap on Settings > Passwords.
Implications For Users:
To avoid data loss, users dependent on the Authenticator app for password management should export their information before August 1, 2025. This aligns with Microsoft’s ongoing effort to unify password management under Edge, moving away from Microsoft Authenticator’s autofill feature.
