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Microsoft is ending password support in its Authenticator app starting August 1, 2025, shifting towards a passwordless future. This change, part of a broader initiative promoting passkeys and other secure authentication methods, aims to enhance security and streamline autofill. While existing passwords will be synced to Microsoft accounts accessible via Edge, users are encouraged to transition to dedicated password managers like Bitwarden or Google Password Manager before August 2025 to maintain seamless login functionality. The change does not affect passkeys, requiring Authenticator as the provider.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.