Microsoft Authenticator will stop working this week: Export your passwords or risk losing them

As of July 1, 2025, Microsoft Authenticator will no longer support password autofill, marking the end of a convenient feature many users have relied on. Microsoft is urging users to act swiftly if they want to retain access to their stored credentials.

Password autofill is being phased out

Beginning in June 2025, users lost the ability to save new passwords using Microsoft Authenticator. Now, with the July deadline arriving, the autofill feature will be disabled entirely. Come August, even saved passwords will no longer be visible through the app.

Microsoft has started prompting users with an in-app alert that warns: “Autofill via Authenticator ends in July 2025.” To maintain access, users are encouraged to either export their passwords or switch to Microsoft Edge, where all passwords remain synced through their Microsoft account.

Microsoft pushes users towards Edge

This transition appears to be part of Microsoft’s broader strategy to boost the adoption of its Edge browser, which currently holds just 5.2% of the global market. The company has embedded a “Turn on Edge” button within Authenticator, simplifying the switch for users who want to continue using autofill services.

Despite the phase-out, users won’t lose their data if they fail to export their passwords immediately, since these credentials are still linked to their Microsoft account and can be accessed via Edge. Still, experts suggest considering third-party password managers for cross-platform compatibility and extra security features like breach alerts.

With time running out, those depending on Microsoft Authenticator for password autofill should act now to prevent disruptions in access to their login information.