Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of the password saving feature in its Authenticator app. Starting June 2025, users will no longer be able to add or import new passwords. Password autofill through Authenticator will be unavailable from July, and all saved passwords will be deleted in August. Additionally, all payment information saved in Authenticator will also be removed.

The company emphasized that passkeys will still be available in the app, allowing users to securely log into services without the need to remember complex passwords.

For those who want to stay within the Microsoft ecosystem, saved passwords can still be accessed through the Microsoft Edge browser, which supports its own password manager with autofill functionality. However, users who do not utilize Edge are advised to consider alternative password managers like 1Password, LastPass, Bitwarden, or others that are compatible with various platforms.

This change is part of Microsoft’s strategy to enhance security and transition to modern authentication methods that minimize the risks associated with password breaches. Passkeys supported in Authenticator are considered more secure.

Users are encouraged to export their passwords from Microsoft Authenticator to another manager in advance to avoid losing access to important accounts after August 2025.