If you’re someone who relies on Microsoft Authenticator to manage your logins and passwords, consider this your final heads-up: the clock is ticking.

Microsoft is about to make a major shift—and it could leave millions scrambling to save their digital lives.

With less than 24 hours before changes kick in, users around the world are being urged to back up their saved passwords and payment info immediately.

Why? Because starting June 1, Microsoft is phasing out Authenticator’s built-in password management system for good.

What’s Changing—And Why It Matters

For years, Microsoft Authenticator has served as more than just a two-factor authentication app.

It’s been a handy all-in-one tool for securely storing and autofilling login credentials and even payment details.

Think of it like your digital bouncer, keeping your online accounts safe while sparing you from having to memorize a dozen complex passwords.

But that’s all about to change.

As of June 1, the app will stop saving new passwords entirely.

Then, just a month later—on July 1—the autofill feature will be shut down too.

And by August, Microsoft will pull the plug completely, meaning all saved passwords and payment info will vanish from the app.

Microsoft’s Reasoning: Everything’s Moving to Edge

So, why the sudden shift?

Microsoft says it’s all part of a broader plan to consolidate its password and autofill services under one roof: the Microsoft Edge browser.

According to the tech giant, this move is designed to “streamline” your online experience and beef up security by keeping everything in one place.

If you’re already using Edge, this might not sound too bad.

But for the 75 million people using Authenticator daily, especially those who prefer other browsers, the change feels more like a forced migration.

The good news? If your data is tied to your Microsoft account, it won’t be lost—it’ll just move with you.

Microsoft assures users that saved passwords and addresses will still be available and synced within Edge.

What You Need to Do Right Now

If you use Microsoft Authenticator to store passwords or payment info, don’t wait.

Here’s what you need to do before June 1:

Export and save all your important passwords.
Take note of any credit card or bank details stored in the app.
Set up Microsoft Edge for password autofill, if you plan to stick with Microsoft’s tools.
Consider switching to a third-party password manager if you want more control.

Time is short, and once the update hits, you may not be able to recover lost data.

Users Are Not Happy

Unsurprisingly, the move is causing a stir. Social media is buzzing with frustrated Authenticator users who feel blindsided—and cornered.

One user on X (formerly Twitter) vented, “Microsoft has decided to kill off its password manager in the Authenticator app, forcing everyone to use Edge instead.

Because who needs choices, right?”

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

Beyond the password issue, some users have long complained about glitches in the app that make even basic functions—like verifying identity—feel like a chore.

One person described getting stuck in an endless loop trying to log in: “It’s asking me for a code from the app I can’t get into. Am I trapped forever?”

The Bigger Picture: Passwords Are Becoming Obsolete

This change is just one piece of Microsoft’s broader push to move away from traditional passwords altogether.

The company (like many others) is betting big on passwordless security systems, using biometrics, passkeys, and app-based verification to keep accounts safe.

Microsoft Edge already includes advanced tools like Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to block phishing and malware, password monitoring, cookie blockers, and private browsing with InPrivate search.

But for now, many users just want their passwords to work—and to have a choice in how they manage them.

What’s Next?

From here, Microsoft plans to centralize all password-related services in its Edge browser while pushing for a passwordless future.

For users, that means adapting quickly or looking for alternative tools.

Whether you choose to stick with Microsoft’s ecosystem or branch out, the key takeaway is simple: act now. Save your data before it’s gone.

The clock’s ticking—and your digital security might just depend on it.