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Microsoft Authenticator
Other namesAzure Authenticator
DeveloperMicrosoft
Initial releaseJanuary 13, 2015; 10 years ago (2015-01-13)
Stable release
6.2511.7533 / November 10, 2025; 34 days ago (2025-11-10)[1]
Operating systemAndroid 8+, iOS
TypePassword manager
LicenseProprietary

Microsoft Authenticator is a two-factor authentication app developed by Microsoft. It supports multiple platforms such as Android and iOS.[2][3]

The app supports standard numeric-code 2FA using TOTP.[4][3] It also supports numeric-code and notification-based passwordless sign in for Microsoft accounts[4] and passkeys for Microsoft Entra ID accounts (commonly known as work or school accounts).[5][6] Users are able to back up their credentials to the cloud,[4] though this feature is not available for Entra ID accounts.[7]

Password Manager

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Microsoft Autofill was a password manager developed by Microsoft. It was a part of Microsoft Authenticator app in Android and iOS.[3][8] It stored users' passwords under the user's Microsoft Account. It could import passwords from Chrome and some popular password managers or from a CSV file.[2] It could also save credit card information and export passwords to a CSV file. In Microsoft Authenticator app, it required multi-factor authentication to sign in which provided an additional layer of security. The passwords were encrypted both on the device and the cloud.[9]

There was also a Microsoft Autofill extension for Google Chrome.[8] The Chrome extension was retired on 14 December 2024[10] and Microsoft Authenticator's password manager feature was discontinued in mid 2025.[11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Microsoft Authenticator". Google Play. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  2. ^ a b Lance Whitney. "How to use Microsoft Authenticator as your password manager". ZDNet. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Still, Jennifer (8 January 2021). "What is Microsoft Authenticator? Here's what you need to know about the two-factor authentication app that can secure your online accounts". Business Insider. Archived from the original on 6 February 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Hindy, Joe (7 April 2025). "Microsoft Authenticator: What it is, how it works, and how to use it". Android Authority. Archived from the original on 30 July 2025. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
  5. ^ Berlind, David (31 July 2025). "Microsoft Authenticator won't manage your passwords anymore - or most passkeys". ZDNET. Archived from the original on 1 August 2025. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
  6. ^ "Passkeys in Microsoft Authenticator FAQs - Microsoft Entra ID". Microsoft Learn. Microsoft. Archived from the original on 24 November 2025. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
  7. ^ "Back up your accounts in Microsoft Authenticator". Microsoft Support. Microsoft. Archived from the original on 4 October 2025. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
  8. ^ a b Nayan (5 February 2021). "Microsoft releases "autofill password" feature for Microsoft Authenticator app". WinCentral. Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  9. ^ "Simplify and secure your life with Microsoft's autofill solution for passwords". Windows Experience Blog. 5 February 2021. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  10. ^ "Import passwords into the Microsoft Authenticator app - Microsoft Support". support.microsoft.com. Archived from the original on 18 November 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  11. ^ "Changes to Microsoft Authenticator autofill - Microsoft Support". support.microsoft.com. Archived from the original on 25 November 2025. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
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