Microsoft Authenticator is ending support for passwords – The Verge

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Microsoft is phasing out the password management feature in its Authenticator app, with plans to fully remove the capability by August. Users will no longer be able to autofill passwords using Authenticator starting in July, and all saved passwords will be deleted the following month. Microsoft ceased accepting new passwords into Authenticator last month as part of its strategy to integrate password autofilling exclusively into its Edge browser.

For those who wish to continue using Microsoft services for password management, saved passwords will automatically sync to Microsoft Edge, where users can set Edge as the default autofill provider in their device settings. Alternatively, users who prefer not to use Edge are advised to export their passwords to a different service by August.

While Microsoft Authenticator will discontinue its password storage and autofill services, it will still support passkeys, which allow users to sign into accounts using their device’s authentication methods like PINs, fingerprints, or facial recognition. Further guidance on exporting passwords or setting up Edge for autofilling can be found on Microsoft’s website.

📌 Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/695288/microsoft-authenticator-autofill-store-passwords