1<\/p>\n Access to passwords within the app will be completely blocked by AugustCredit: Alamy<\/p>\n While many use the platform to verify their identity there is also a useful password autofill capability.<\/p>\n The feature allows users to securely store all their\u00a0passwords<\/a>\u00a0in one place and summon them from any mobile device or computer you’re logged into.<\/p>\n But it’s being phased out, with the first stage commencing in days.<\/p>\n From June, you’ll be blocked from saving any new passwords on the app.<\/p>\n Then in July, the autofill function that automatically adds your login details onto webpage will stop working.<\/p>\n Finally, the entire saved passwords tool will cease in August with any login data stored on the app deleted.<\/p>\n Microsoft has ramped up warnings to users, with a banner now appearing in the app.<\/p>\n \u201cAutofill via Authenticator ends in July 2025,\u201d the app<\/a> says.<\/p>\n “You can export your saved info (passwords only) from Authenticator until Autofill ends.<\/p>\n “Access your passwords and addresses via Microsoft Edge at any time.<\/p>\n Change Gmail and Outlook password using \u2018phrase rule\u2019 right now as experts warn most log-ins can be guessed in an hour<\/p>\n “To keep autofilling your info, turn on Edge or other provider.”<\/p>\n The popular passkeys and two-factor authentication features on Microsoft Authenticator will continue to work as normal.<\/p>\n It all comes as tech firms shift away from the dreaded password which are easily hacked, due to common mistakes like re-used passwords or easily guessed terms.<\/p>\n By comparison, passkeys<\/a> can’t be guessed and they’re impossible to re-use too.<\/p>\n![\"Hand](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/microsoft-authenticator-android-app-samsung-992252305.jpg\")
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