Microsoft Authenticator drops password autofill, pushes users to Edge

Microsoft is making a big change to how you manage passwords. Starting this July, the Authenticator app will drop support for password autofill, pushing users to switch to Microsoft Edge or another password manager.

Passwords already saved in Authenticator will still sync to your Microsoft account, but you’ll no longer be able to fill them in through the app. Payment information stored in the Authenticator will be deleted first in July, and passwords will follow in August. Microsoft began phasing this out in May by blocking new password entries in the app.

Users are encouraged to either make Edge their default autofill provider or export their saved passwords before the August cutoff. You can find the autofill provider option in your device’s settings under password and autofill preferences.

This move is in line with Microsoft’s broader strategy to centralize password management in Edge. As detailed in this article, the company wants to streamline its ecosystem while promoting its browser’s password features.

It’s worth noting that Microsoft Authenticator will still support passkeys, which let you log in using biometrics or a device PIN. The app will continue to function as a two-factor authentication solution as well.

For those sticking with Edge, the transition should be smooth. But if you prefer another password manager, now’s the time to back up and export your data.