If you’re one of the millions relying on Microsoft Authenticator to store your passwords, it’s time to act—and quickly.

A major change is rolling out, and if you don’t take action now, you could lose access to your saved login details, credit card info, and more within hours.

The Clock Is Ticking for 75 Million Users

Starting June 1, Microsoft Authenticator will no longer allow users to save new passwords in the app.

And come July 1, the app’s autofill feature—used to quickly insert passwords and payment info into websites—will be completely disabled.

That means all those handy logins you’ve had automatically pop up on your phone? Gone.

Payment information stored in the app? Also gone.

And if that isn’t enough, by August 2025, the saved passwords themselves will no longer be accessible at all within the app.

What’s Changing and Why

This big shakeup is part of Microsoft’s plan to move everything related to passwords over to their Edge browser.

That includes autofill, password management, and payment info storage. According to Microsoft, this will “streamline” the experience for users and centralize everything into one place.

They’re pushing users toward using Edge for all password-related functions, which includes AI tools, anti-phishing tech, password monitoring, and privacy features like InPrivate search and cookie blocking.

What Happens to Your Saved Info?

If you’re panicking about losing everything, take a breath.

Microsoft has said that all passwords and addresses saved in Authenticator are already synced to your Microsoft account.

So technically, they won’t disappear completely—they’ll just be moving over to Edge.

The catch? You’ll need to start using Microsoft Edge to access and autofill that information going forward.

Users Feel Forced to Switch

While Microsoft is trying to sell this move as a smart and secure upgrade, many users aren’t buying it.

On social media, people have been venting their frustration, feeling like they’re being cornered into using a browser they didn’t ask for.

“Microsoft has decided to kill off its password manager in the Authenticator app, forcing everyone to use Edge instead.

Because who needs choices and options when it comes to password management, right?” one user on X wrote.

Another user added sarcastically, “So I should just get rid of Microsoft Authenticator app and never dare rely on another Microsoft product. Got it.”

App Glitches Aren’t Helping

Some users are pointing out that the Authenticator app hasn’t been the smoothest experience to begin with.

One person shared their struggle trying to log in, only to be told to verify their identity… using the very same app they were locked out of.

“Am I in an endless loop here forever?” they asked.

Others were more blunt, saying, “All I want in life is to never use Microsoft Authenticator again.”

Here’s What You Need to Do Now

To avoid losing access to your saved passwords and payment details:

Open the Microsoft Authenticator app
Export or transfer your saved passwords to another secure app or browser
Make sure your Microsoft account is synced properly
Consider setting up Microsoft Edge if you plan to follow Microsoft’s lead

Microsoft’s Final Word

In their official statement, Microsoft emphasized the move as a security upgrade, encouraging users to embrace Edge as a “secure and user-friendly AI-powered web browser.”

Whether users are on board with that or not, the company isn’t budging.

The big question now is whether users will adapt to the switch or abandon the ecosystem altogether.