A friendly and somewhat urgent reminder to all Microsoft Authenticator users – starting this Sunday, June 1, you will no longer be able to save new passwords in the Authenticator. Microsoft is phasing out the password management and autofill features of its Authenticator app to consolidate them within the Microsoft Edge browser. This change is akin to what Google did with Chrome.
Phase-out timeline
- From June 2025, you will no longer be able to save new passwords in Authenticator.
- From July 2025, the autofill function will stop working.
- From August 2025, your saved passwords will no longer be accessible in Authenticator.
Those who wish to continue using their passwords, logins, and other saved data after August 2025 will need to separately install Edge on their smartphones or other devices.
Also, starting July 2025, all credit card details and payment information will be removed from Authenticator. According to Microsoft, payment details won’t transfer automatically to Edge or other services, so you’ll need to re-enter your information manually. It doesn’t matter whether you choose Edge or a dedicated password manager solution.
The Edge browser
Microsoft’s announcement about moving password management functionality to the Edge browser has sparked a debate online – is this move justified, and will it work? On Reddit and other social platforms, IT industry professionals who work with Microsoft infrastructure and tools, seem to agree that the tech giant is making storing and syncing passwords across different devices less complicated.
But most also agree that it does feel like Microsoft is pushing its Edge browser, which now holds around 5.2% of the global market (all platforms). In comparison, Google’s Chrome browser has around 66.2% of the market.
Users need to choose
Some analysts suggest that this move could prompt users to re-evaluate their overall password management strategy, potentially leading them to explore other solutions, especially since dedicated password managers typically offer strong encryption and are not tied to a specific browser or ecosystem.
“Microsoft’s decision to phase out password management from Authenticator represents a significant shift in the company’s approach to digital security. It seems like Microsoft is simplifying credential management across different devices and bringing password management logic closer to the market-dominant model, which is already familiar to many users. In addition, the company has a chance to increase the popularity of its browser. In theory, it’s a win-win situation. But people have various personal likes and dislikes, are often used to a particular ecosystem or a browser and may not wish to move. In that case, a dedicated password management solution might be a good idea since it can provide cross-platform synchronization across multiple browsers and devices, secure storage for credentials, and features like breach monitoring and encrypted sharing,” says Karolis Arbaciauskas, head of business product at NordPass.
If you don’t want to use Edge, you can export your passwords to a different service by heading to Authenticator > “Settings” > “Export passwords” > “Export” and then importing the saved file to the password manager of your choice.
ABOUT NORDPASS
NordPass is a password manager for both business and consumer clients. It’s powered by the latest technology for the utmost security. Developed with affordability, simplicity, and ease of use in mind, NordPass allows users to securely access their passwords on desktop, mobile, and browsers. All passwords are encrypted on the device, so only the user can access them. NordPass was created by the experts behind NordVPN – the advanced security and privacy app trusted by more than 14 million customers worldwide. For more information: nordpass.com.
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Guest Post: Microsoft begins Authenticator password phase-out this weekend – act before you lose access to your accounts
A friendly and somewhat urgent reminder to all Microsoft Authenticator users – starting this Sunday, June 1, you will no longer be able to save new passwords in the Authenticator. Microsoft is phasing out the password management and autofill features of its Authenticator app to consolidate them within the Microsoft Edge browser. This change is akin to what Google did with Chrome.
Phase-out timeline
Those who wish to continue using their passwords, logins, and other saved data after August 2025 will need to separately install Edge on their smartphones or other devices.
Also, starting July 2025, all credit card details and payment information will be removed from Authenticator. According to Microsoft, payment details won’t transfer automatically to Edge or other services, so you’ll need to re-enter your information manually. It doesn’t matter whether you choose Edge or a dedicated password manager solution.
The Edge browser
Microsoft’s announcement about moving password management functionality to the Edge browser has sparked a debate online – is this move justified, and will it work? On Reddit and other social platforms, IT industry professionals who work with Microsoft infrastructure and tools, seem to agree that the tech giant is making storing and syncing passwords across different devices less complicated.
But most also agree that it does feel like Microsoft is pushing its Edge browser, which now holds around 5.2% of the global market (all platforms). In comparison, Google’s Chrome browser has around 66.2% of the market.
Users need to choose
Some analysts suggest that this move could prompt users to re-evaluate their overall password management strategy, potentially leading them to explore other solutions, especially since dedicated password managers typically offer strong encryption and are not tied to a specific browser or ecosystem.
“Microsoft’s decision to phase out password management from Authenticator represents a significant shift in the company’s approach to digital security. It seems like Microsoft is simplifying credential management across different devices and bringing password management logic closer to the market-dominant model, which is already familiar to many users. In addition, the company has a chance to increase the popularity of its browser. In theory, it’s a win-win situation. But people have various personal likes and dislikes, are often used to a particular ecosystem or a browser and may not wish to move. In that case, a dedicated password management solution might be a good idea since it can provide cross-platform synchronization across multiple browsers and devices, secure storage for credentials, and features like breach monitoring and encrypted sharing,” says Karolis Arbaciauskas, head of business product at NordPass.
If you don’t want to use Edge, you can export your passwords to a different service by heading to Authenticator > “Settings” > “Export passwords” > “Export” and then importing the saved file to the password manager of your choice.
ABOUT NORDPASS
NordPass is a password manager for both business and consumer clients. It’s powered by the latest technology for the utmost security. Developed with affordability, simplicity, and ease of use in mind, NordPass allows users to securely access their passwords on desktop, mobile, and browsers. All passwords are encrypted on the device, so only the user can access them. NordPass was created by the experts behind NordVPN – the advanced security and privacy app trusted by more than 14 million customers worldwide. For more information: nordpass.com.
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