Microsoft has begun issuing urgent notifications through its Authenticator app, warning users that the password autofill feature will be discontinued in July 2025. The company is directing users to export their saved passwords or migrate to Microsoft Edge before the functionality becomes unavailable. Users now see fullscreen banners stating that autofill via Authenticator ends in July, with options to export password data or enable Edge as their primary autofill provider.
The deprecation follows a phased timeline that significantly impacts millions of users who rely on the free mobile authenticator app for password management alongside its multi-factor authentication capabilities. Starting in June 2025, users will no longer be able to save new passwords in Authenticator, followed by the complete removal of autofill functionality in July. By August 2025, all saved passwords will become completely inaccessible within the application, marking the end of Authenticator’s role as a password manager.
Microsoft is positioning Edge as the primary replacement for users who want to maintain seamless password autofill functionality. The company emphasizes that saved passwords are securely synced to Microsoft accounts, making them automatically accessible through Edge once the Authenticator feature is deprecated. The support documentation highlights Edge’s enhanced security features, including Microsoft Defender SmartScreen and Password Monitor, as additional benefits of the transition.
For users who prefer alternative password management solutions, Microsoft provides an export option through the Authenticator settings, allowing passwords to be saved as CSV files for import into third-party password managers. This move represents a significant shift in Microsoft’s authentication strategy, consolidating password management functionality within its Edge browser while maintaining Authenticator’s focus on multi-factor authentication methods such as time-based one-time passwords and biometric confirmations.