Microsoft Authenticator’s Autofill and Password Storage Discontinued

According to a recent Microsoft blog post, the Microsoft Authenticator App will stop allowing users to save passwords and use the autofill feature, starting in June 2025.

The company explains this significant change as a means to streamline password management across all devices. All passwords and addresses saved in the app will be synced to the user’s Microsoft account and can be accessed through Microsoft Edge.

According to the article, by August 2025, all password data will be removed entirely from the Authenticator and will no longer be accessible. The app will exclusively work for passkeys and two-factor authentication codes. To keep managing passwords securely and use the autofill features, users must install Microsoft’s browser, Edge.

This overhaul will be conducted in three different phases:

• June 2025: password saving discontinued.
• July 2025: autofill discontinued.
• August 2025: all data erased.

Users who plan to use a different password management service must export all data from Microsoft Authenticator by August 2025.

Considering the downsides of browser-based autofill, we recommend using reliable password managers to save and store passwords. Although Microsoft Edge includes tools like a password monitor and InPrivate search, password managers often offer better encryption, features, and functionality.

Browsers like Edge are free, which might lure budget-conscious users, but there are also free password manager options with all the bells and whistles to manage credentials efficiently and securely. In addition, password managers can still protect your data even in the event of a data breach.