Microsoft is removing password management from Authenticator

Starting August 1, 2025, Microsoft will completely stop supporting passwords in the Authenticator mobile app. The company is preparing to switch to a different approach to autofill and storing credentials.

Starting in July, the autofill feature in the app will stop working, and access to saved passwords will be blocked in August. Passwords that have not been synchronized or saved will be deleted forever. However, the functionality is not completely gone — Microsoft is redirecting users to the Edge browser, which will become the new main place for autofilling passwords and addresses through a Microsoft account. Users who already use third-party password managers — Apple iCloud Keychain, Google Password Manager, etc. — will be able to export saved data from Authenticator and transfer it to a convenient service.

Microsoft Authenticator combines the functions of two-factor authentication and password storage, but in recent years the company has been actively promoting the abandonment of passwords in favor of passkeys — cryptographic keys for more secure authorization. Authenticator remains a critical component for their use, so its complete removal from the ecosystem is not yet expected. It is worth noting that the changes do not affect the functionality of passkeys – they will continue to require an active Authenticator application.

These changes are part of a global trend to abandon classic passwords in favor of more reliable authentication methods. Microsoft is gradually turning Authenticator into a key to a passwordless future, leaving the management of credentials to browsers. Users should export their passwords in a timely manner to avoid losing important information.