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Microsoft Phases Out Authenticator Passwords, Shifts to Edge

5/31/2025

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Microsoft is set to retire password management in its Authenticator app by August 2025, with new password saving ending in June and autofill disappearing in July. Users are urged to transition to Edge for password management and must export their saved passwords before the deadline to prevent loss. This shift aims to streamline features within Edge.

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Story summary

Microsoft is set to retire password management in its Authenticator app by August 2025, with new password saving ending in June and autofill disappearing in July. Users are urged to transition to Edge for password management and must export their saved passwords before the deadline to prevent loss. This shift aims to streamline features within Edge.