Microsoft is removing the autofill feature from the Microsoft Authenticator app and will delete all saved passwords by August. Originally introduced for two-factor authentication in 2016, the app added password management in 2020, making it popular for users. However, Microsoft is refocusing on its Edge browser, which now serves as its preferred password manager due to its cross-platform capabilities. Users who relied on Authenticator for password management must now find alternatives before the deadline.
Microsoft has announced that it is nerfing one of its most popular mobile apps, Microsoft Authenticator, stripping the app's autofill password feature and deleting all saved passwords by August.
Microsoft first introduced Authenticator in 2016 as a stand-alone app for managing two-factor authentication codes and added password management support in 2020.
The Edge browser has become a top priority for Microsoft, which has decided it should act as the primary password manager due to its support for multiple platforms.
Microsoft's transition to using the Edge browser as a password manager means all passwords will be accessible on every device logged into Edge, simplifying user experience.
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