Microsoft is moving toward a password-less future. As part of that shift, it no longer wants the Authenticator app to handle passwords or payment methods.

If you’re a Microsoft Authenticator user, you’ve probably received at least one notice that the app’s password management ...

Learn why Microsoft is ending password autofill in Authenticator by August 2025, and how to switch to more secure passkeys or ...

If you’re a Microsoft Authenticator user, you’ve probably received at least one notice that the app’s password management ...

In June 2025, Microsoft prevented users from adding or importing new passwords into the Authenticator app. Following this, in July 2025, the company disabled autofill functionality for stored ...

Microsoft is set to eliminate password support from its Authenticator app on August 1, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company’s comprehensive transition to passwordless authentication.

Microsoft is taking a major step toward a passwordless future. Beginning August 1, the company will permanently remove all stored passwords from its Microsoft Authenticator app.