Microsoft ends Authenticator password autofill to push users to Edge

If you are a fan of the Authenticator app, the time has come to move on. Microsoft is ending support for password autofill in its Authenticator app. The app will gradually lose its ability to save, autofill, and store user credentials and payment information.

Microsoft announces the end of Authenticator password autofill to push users towards the Edge browser

According to Microsoft, the announced changes will roll out in phases. Starting in June 2025, users won’t be able to save new passwords in the app. In July, the app will stop autofilling passwords and payment info on websites and apps. Finally, in August, all stored passwords, including those previously generated, will be deleted permanently.

Microsoft says it’s ending its Authenticator password manager to “streamline autofill” across devices. However, one who knows Microsoft’s practice can tell that it’s a way to move users toward Microsoft Edge. For the uninitiated, Edge browser already has its own autofill system and password manager.

That said, Microsoft isn’t killing Authenticator entirely, though. It will still support two-factor authentication and passkey storage. However, the removal of its password features makes it much less useful for everyday users.

Here are two options for you can choose from

Microsoft recommends two options. You can switch to Microsoft Edge, which supports autofill across Android and iOS, or export your data to a third-party password manager. Users have until August 1, 2025, to export their data before it is automatically wiped. The end of Microsoft Authenticator as a password manager comes just after the company’s recent push towards passkeys.