Microsoft Nixes Passwords in Authenticator by 2025: Embrace the Passkey Revolution!
Microsoft Authenticator is giving passwords the boot starting August 2025. In a bid to streamline, the app will sync saved passwords with Microsoft accounts for access via Edge, making the browser your new best friend. So, get ready to say goodbye to passwords in Microsoft Authenticator and hello to a smoother experience!
Hot Take:
Looks like Microsoft is trying to kill the password, but before you start mourning, remember that passwords are like gym memberships – we all have them, but do we really use them effectively? Microsoft is pulling the plug on passwords in Authenticator, and honestly, it’s about time we step into the future where passwords are as outdated as floppy disks and dial-up internet!
Key Points:
- Microsoft Authenticator will stop supporting passwords by August 2025.
- Autofill feature within the app will cease to function starting July 2025.
- Saved passwords will sync with Microsoft accounts for Edge browser access.
- Changes don’t affect passkeys; Authenticator must be enabled for passkeys.
- Users can export passwords to other password managers like Apple iCloud Keychain or Google Password Manager.
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