Microsoft Authenticator App Ends Password Support: Here’s Your Next Move
Microsoft officially ended password support in its Authenticator app today, August 2, 2025, marking a significant shift toward passwordless security. The company began phasing out these features in June by blocking new password additions, disabled autofill in July, and today completed the transition by permanently deleting all stored passwords from the app.
Users who relied on Microsoft Authenticator for password management must act quickly to avoid losing access to their accounts. The company recommends exporting passwords to Microsoft Edge or other password managers like Bitwarden, 1Password, or Google Password Manager before it’s too late. Importantly, this change doesn’t affect two-factor authentication or passkeys, which will continue working in the app.
This move is part of Microsoft’s broader push toward passkeys—a more secure authentication method that uses biometrics, PINs, or facial recognition instead of traditional passwords. With over 7,000 password attacks per second observed in 2024, Microsoft argues that passkeys offer better protection against phishing and password reuse attacks that plague traditional authentication methods.
Recommended Actions:
- Export your passwords to Microsoft Edge
- Consider using other password managers like Bitwarden, 1Password, or Google Password Manager
- Remember, two-factor authentication and passkeys will continue working in the app
Source: The Hacker News