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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Microsoft Authenticator will shut off the password autofill feature in July — here's how to save them
Microsoft users who have been taking advantage of the Authenticator app and its password autofill feature have this month to save their passwords and find a new solution for managing them. As reported by Bleeping Computer, the app has begun issuing a full-screen banner notification to alert users that the password autofill feature will be deprecated next month. The warning also recommends that users transfer their saved passwords to Microsoft Edge to continue using the autofill feature. The Microsoft Authenticator app has been providing secure sign-ins for mobile accounts that require multi-factor authentication, such as push notifications, password-less logins, time-based one-time passwords or biometric-based confirmation. However, it is now being shuttered and users are being encouraged to either switch their passwords over to Microsoft's browser or export their saved passwords before the end of the month. Microsoft is making the switch a bit easier by including a button at the bottom of the notification window that says 'Turn on Edge,' which can be clicked (in iOS) to bring users to the AutoFill & Passwords setting menu, where Edge can be enabled as a password autofill provider. The notification also links to a Microsoft support page that provides additional information and a timeline of how the deprecation will proceed. Starting this month, June 2025, users will no longer be able to save any new passwords in Authenticator. During the next month, July 2025, users will no longer be able to use autofill with Authenticator. Then, from August 2025 onward, saved passwords will no longer be accessible in Authenticator. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The linked Microsoft support page explains that saved passwords (not generated password history) are securely synced to your Microsoft account, so users can continue to access them and use the autofill functionality with Edge. To use generated passwords, users can save them from the Generator history by accessing them from the password tab in their saved passwords. Suppose you don't wish to use Microsoft Edge. In that case, you can go into the Microsoft Authenticator settings and export the passwords into a CSV file, so they can be imported into a different program.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Why Microsoft is warning Authenticator app users to save their passwords on Edge browser immediately
Microsoft is asking users of the Authenticator app to back up all their saved passwords immediately. This comes after the company announced plans to phase out the app's password management capabilities starting next month. Microsoft Authenticator, which is widely used for providing two-factor authentication for online accounts, offers users the convenience of storing and autofilling passwords for various apps and websites, a feature that will now be removed. The company is now shifting its password management feature to its Edge browser. What Microsoft said about transferring passwords from Authenticator to Edge In a blog post, Microsoft explains how this change will affect users. The company writes: 'Your saved passwords (but not your generated password history) and addresses are securely synced to your Microsoft account, and you can continue to access them and enjoy seamless autofill functionality with Microsoft Edge, a secure and user-friendly AI-powered web browser that offers features such as Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, Password Monitor, and InPrivate search.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo The company has confirmed: 'Starting June 2025, you will no longer be able to save new passwords in Authenticator. During July 2025, you will not be able to use autofill with Authenticator. From August 2025, your saved passwords will no longer be accessible in Authenticator.' The tech giant has also noted that any saved payment information, including credit card details stored in the Authenticator app, will be deleted by the deadline. This payment data will not automatically transfer to the Microsoft Edge browser and will require users to manually re-enter their card details in Edge if they wish to continue using Microsoft's ecosystem for payment information storage. To keep using generated passwords, users should save them from the Generator history (accessible via the appropriate icon or option from the Password tab) into their saved passwords. Microsoft Authenticator will continue to support passkeys. However, it's important to note that if passkeys are set up for a Microsoft account, users must ensure that Authenticator remains enabled as the Passkey Provider. Disabling Authenticator will also disable the associated passkeys. How to use Microsoft Edge's password autofill feature To use autofill with Microsoft Edge, users need to set Edge as their default autofill provider on their mobile devices. For iPhone users, this involves downloading the Microsoft Edge browser and navigating to the device's settings. Under General, they must select 'Autofill & Passwords' and then choose Edge from the list of available password managers. Once Edge is selected and the user has signed in, their passwords and addresses will be securely synced with their Microsoft account. These details can be managed through the Edge app under Settings > Passwords. It's important to note that if passkeys have been set up for a Microsoft Account, the Microsoft Authenticator app must remain enabled as the designated Passkey Provider, as disabling it will result in the loss of access to those passkeys. Android users follow a similar process. After downloading the Edge browser, they need to go to their device's settings and search for the Autofill option. Under Preferred Service, they should choose Edge. After signing in to the Edge browser, autofill will become active, and their passwords and addresses will be securely synced with their Microsoft account. These can also be accessed through Edge's Settings under the Passwords section. Additional precautions apply to Android users who have set up passkeys for work or school accounts using the Authenticator app. In such cases, they need to ensure that the Authenticator toggle is enabled under Device Settings > Autofill > Additional Services. Turning off Authenticator will also disable the use of passkeys. Furthermore, for security reasons, payment information is not synced to Edge or any other app and is saved only on the device where it was entered. Microsoft has announced that any payment information stored in the Authenticator app will be deleted after July 2025, requiring users to manually re-enter this data if needed. To access saved passwords in Microsoft Edge on a mobile device, users can simply open the app, tap the menu icon, go to Settings, and select Passwords.
Metro
3 days ago
- Metro
Microsoft users warned passwords will be deleted for millions in August
People who use Microsoft Authenticator to manage their passwords have been warned they will soon no longer be able to do so. The app can be used to store passwords with autofill, as well as for two-factor authentication allowing users to show their face to log into email or company systems. But support for passwords is ending, with Microsoft saying 'the password era is ending' and urging people to turn to alternative ways of logging in. It's partly our fault, given we keep reusing pet names, swear words, 12345, and 'password' as not-so-foolproof keys to our kingdom. Before you panic that the company is removing support for passwords entirely, they're not – or at least, not yet. If you want to keep using Microsoft to store them, you can use their Edge browser which will keep them all logged and ready. But if you prefer a separate app so you can use passwords in Chrome, Safari, or another browser, it's time to export them so you still have access. June 2025: you will no longer be able to save new passwords in Authenticator. July 2025: you will not be able to use autofill with Authenticator. Payment information will be deleted. August 2025: your saved passwords will no longer be accessible in Authenticator. In a blog post in December last year, Microsoft said they block 7,000 attacks on passwords per second, 'almost double from a year ago', as well as an increase in phishing attacks to steal credentials by 146%. They said the reign of passwords is ending: 'Bad actors know it, which is why they're desperately accelerating password-related attacks while they still can.' They said the solution is passkeys, which 'offer an improved user experience by letting you sign in faster with your face, fingerprint, or PIN, but they also aren't susceptible to the same kinds of attacks as passwords'. If you prefer using Microsoft for your passwords, you can download the Edge app and then set it as your default password manager from Settings. More Trending In a support post, the company also set out steps you can take to export passwords to another app manager. They warned they will no longer be encrypted if you do this, so make sure to quickly delete the file after they have been saved elsewhere. But you will need to do this before August 2025, as after this they will no longer be accessible, and any generated passwords not saved will be deleted. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Nintendo is bringing one of its exclusive games to PC claims Microsoft website MORE: Xbox handheld delayed claims report as Microsoft refocuses on Windows MORE: Putin threats to 'throttle' US firms like Microsoft and Zoom in words war with Trump
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Urgent warning to all mobile users as passwords will be DELETED from app used by millions – save them now before closure
It's time to scrap passwords altogether - find out about a secure alternative below PASS OUT Urgent warning to all mobile users as passwords will be DELETED from app used by millions – save them now before closure MICROSOFT is warning users that their passwords will disappear soon from a popular free app. The tech giant is removing the password storage tool within its Microsoft Authenticator app. 1 Access to passwords within the app will be completely blocked by August Credit: Alamy While many use the platform to verify their identity there is also a useful password autofill capability. The feature allows users to securely store all their passwords in one place and summon them from any mobile device or computer you're logged into. But it's being phased out, with the first stage commencing in days. From June, you'll be blocked from saving any new passwords on the app. Then in July, the autofill function that automatically adds your login details onto webpage will stop working. Finally, the entire saved passwords tool will cease in August with any login data stored on the app deleted. Microsoft has ramped up warnings to users, with a banner now appearing in the app. 'Autofill via Authenticator ends in July 2025,' the app says. "You can export your saved info (passwords only) from Authenticator until Autofill ends. "Access your passwords and addresses via Microsoft Edge at any time. Change Gmail and Outlook password using 'phrase rule' right now as experts warn most log-ins can be guessed in an hour "To keep autofilling your info, turn on Edge or other provider." The popular passkeys and two-factor authentication features on Microsoft Authenticator will continue to work as normal. 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. By comparison, passkeys can't be guessed and they're impossible to re-use too. A number of tech companies such as Google are shifting people from passwords to passkeys.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Urgent warning to all mobile users as passwords will be DELETED from app used by millions – save them now before closure
MICROSOFT is warning users that their passwords will disappear soon from a popular free app. The tech giant is Advertisement 1 Access to passwords within the app will be completely blocked by August Credit: Alamy While many use the platform to verify their identity there is also a useful password autofill capability. The feature allows users to securely store all their But it's being phased out, with the first stage commencing in days. From June, you'll be blocked from saving any new passwords on the app. Advertisement Read more about apps Then in July, the autofill function that automatically adds your login details onto webpage will stop working. Finally, the entire saved passwords tool will cease in August with any login data stored on the app deleted. Microsoft has ramped up warnings to users, with a banner now appearing in the app. 'Autofill via Authenticator ends in July 2025,' the app says. Advertisement Most read in Tech Exclusive "You can export your saved info (passwords only) from Authenticator until Autofill ends. "Access your passwords and addresses via Microsoft Edge at any time. Change Gmail and Outlook password using 'phrase rule' right now as experts warn most log-ins can be guessed in an hour "To keep autofilling your info, turn on Edge or other provider." The popular passkeys and two-factor authentication features on Microsoft Authenticator will continue to work as normal. Advertisement 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. By comparison, A number of tech companies such as Google are shifting people from passwords to passkeys. SHOULD I SWITCH TO PASSKEYS? Here's what security expert Chris Hauk, Consumer Privacy Advocate at Pixel Privacy, told The Sun... 'Passwords are both hard to remember and in most cases, easy to guess. "I would venture to say that most users (especially older users) will reuse passwords, simply because of all of the websites and apps that require sign-ins. "While password managers do help, they are at best, a stopgap measure and do not offer full-ranging security for your login information. "Passkeys offer the advantage of eliminating the need to enter an email address and password to log in. "This is especially handy when users are logging in on an iPhone or Android device. "Passkeys have multiple advantages over passwords. Passkeys cannot be shared or guessed. "Passkeys are unique to the website or app they are created for, so they cannot be used to login elsewhere like a reused password can. "Plus, passkeys cannot be stolen in a data breach, as the passkeys are not stored on the company's servers. "But are instead are a private key stored only on your device, where biometric authentication (like face ID or Touch ID) is required to use the passkey.' Image credit: Getty
