Overview
- Starting August 1, Authenticator will permanently remove all stored passwords and any unsaved generated credentials, making them inaccessible.
- The phased rollout began in June by blocking new password saves and disabled the autofill feature in July before the full deletion.
- Roughly 75 million users worldwide must export their passwords before the deadline to retain access and import them into Edge or other password managers.
- Microsoft’s consolidation of credential storage in Edge aims to streamline password management and curb the 7,000 attacks on passwords it blocks each second.
- Authenticator will continue to support passkeys, highlighting Microsoft’s commitment to phishing-resistant, passwordless security.