As a cybersecurity company dedicated to keeping your digital life both convenient and secure, we believe it’s crucial to stay ahead of platform changes that affect how you manage credentials. Microsoft recently confirmed that, by August 2025, its Authenticator mobile app will cease handling password storage and autofill—even as its core two-factor authentication (2FA) and passkey capabilities remain fully supported. Here’s what you need to know and do to ensure a seamless transition.
Timeline for Deprecation
- June 2025
No new password saves: The Authenticator app will block any attempts to store new passwords.
- July 2025
Autofill disabled: You’ll lose the autofill feature, and any payment or address data held by the app will be purged.
- August 2025
Full removal: All previously saved passwords—and any unsaved, generated credentials—become permanently inaccessible within Authenticator.
What Changes for You
- Password management moves to Microsoft Edge
Microsoft is centralizing credential storage and autofill in the Edge browser, streamlining your experience in a single, secure vault.
- 2FA and passkeys remain intact
Push-notification prompts, one-time passcodes (OTPs), and passkey sign-ins will continue to work in Authenticator without interruption.
Recommended Actions
- Export or migrate your vault
Before August 1, 2025, export your saved credentials from Authenticator. You can import them directly into Microsoft Edge’s password manager—or choose another trusted solution. - Install Edge on mobile
To maintain seamless autofill on your phone, install Microsoft Edge for iOS or Android and sync your credentials. If you prefer a non-Microsoft tool, ensure it supports cross-device sync and strong encryption. - Re-familiarize with 2FA workflows
Since your 2FA methods remain unchanged, confirm that any push notifications, biometric verifications, or passkeys function as expected—so you stay protected without missing a beat.
Why This Matters
Transitioning password management to a dedicated browser vault reflects the broader industry push toward consolidation and passwordless security. By keeping autofill and vault functions within Edge, Microsoft reduces fragmentation and potential vulnerabilities that arise from multiple storage locations. Meanwhile, retaining Authenticator’s 2FA and passkey support ensures you continue benefiting from robust, phishing-resistant authentication.
Stay Proactive
Changes of this scale can catch users off-guard. Begin your migration planning now—export your data, choose the right tool for your needs, and maintain vigilant two-factor authentication to keep your accounts locked down.
If you have questions about selecting or configuring a password manager or need guidance on best practices for secure authentication, our CSS team is here to help.