Microsoft is set to discontinue the password autofill and management features within its Authenticator app, with a phased rollout beginning in June 2025 and full retirement by August 2025. The company stated this move is aimed at streamlining autofill functionality and consolidating credential management within the Microsoft Edge browser, while the Authenticator app will return to its core function of providing robust multi-factor authentication (MFA) and passkey support.
The changes will be implemented in three key phases:
- June 2025: Users will no longer be able to save new passwords within the Authenticator app.
- July 2025: The autofill feature for websites and apps will cease to function. Additionally, any payment details stored in the Authenticator app will be deleted.
- August 2025: All saved passwords in the Authenticator app will become inaccessible. Any generated passwords that were not manually saved will also be deleted.
How to Continue Using Password Autofill Features
Microsoft clarifies that saved passwords and addresses are securely synced to users’ Microsoft accounts and will remain accessible and autofillable through the Microsoft Edge browser. Users who wish to continue using autofill functionality will need to download and set Edge as their default autofill provider on their mobile devices. For those who prefer a different password manager, Microsoft advises exporting their Authenticator passwords before August 1, 2025, to avoid data loss.
This decision marks a shift in Microsoft’s strategy, emphasizing a more streamlined experience for its password management within Edge and focusing the Authenticator app solely on its crucial role in providing secure sign-in via MFA, one-time passwords (TOTP), and passkeys. While this change may require users to adjust their password management habits, Microsoft aims to enhance overall security by centralizing these functions.
In other news, Microsoft recently addressed a total of 72 vulnerabilities in its May 2025 security update, including fixes for five actively exploited zero-day flaws. While these vulnerabilities are broad and not directly tied to the Authenticator app’s core MFA functionality, they highlight Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to security across its ecosystem. Users are always advised to keep their software updated to the latest versions to ensure maximum protection.
