No more password storage for Microsoft Authenticator app users

For years, Microsoft Authenticator has provided users with a convenient way to store and autofill passwords across their online accounts. However, starting June 1, 2025, this functionality will be discontinued. The ability to save new passwords directly within the Microsoft Authenticator app will no longer be supported.

Instead, Microsoft is transitioning this feature to its Edge browser. Users are now encouraged to sign in to their Microsoft accounts via Edge and use the browser’s built-in password manager to securely save and manage their credentials. This can be done through the Settings menu within the browser, where passwords can be saved and synced across devices using a Microsoft account.

Further changes are on the horizon. Beginning in July 2025, the autofill feature—which previously allowed passwords stored in the Authenticator app to be automatically filled into login forms—will also be phased out. And by August 2025, users will no longer be able to access any previously saved passwords in the Authenticator app at all.

This shift may inconvenience users who have relied heavily on Microsoft Authenticator for their password management. However, by migrating to Microsoft Edge’s password manager, users will still have access to features like autofill, password generation, and secure cloud-based storage. The change reflects a broader industry trend toward centralized and streamlined password management solutions within browsers.

Over the past few years, major tech companies like Google have popularized the idea of using a single password across multiple services via account integration, and platforms like Facebook and Amazon followed suit. Now, Microsoft appears to be taking this a step further by pushing toward a passwordless future—an emerging trend where biometric authentication, security keys, and passkeys replace traditional passwords entirely.

This move likely aligns with Microsoft’s broader strategy of consolidating features into its ecosystem—boosting the use of Microsoft Edge and increasing its visibility in the global market. While some users may initially find the change inconvenient, the long-term vision emphasizes greater security, simplicity, and integration across Microsoft’s suite of services.