Microsoft Authenticator is deleting your passwords

If you use Microsoft Authenticator to store your login information, it's time to take action. This month, Microsoft began deleting stored payment methods from the app, and as of Aug. 1, 2025, stored passwords are no longer accessible within Authenticator. 

While the app will still support two-factor authentication (2FA) and passkeys, its days as a password manager are officially over.

But don't panic, your data can be saved, and your options are better than ever. Let's walk through what's changing, where your data went and how to keep your credentials safe.

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