RIP Microsoft Passwords: Here's How to Set Up a Passkey Before the August Deadline
Microsoft will stop supporting passwords in the Authenticator app by August 2025 and is switching users to passkeys.. Starting June 2025, users can’t add new passwords to the app. In July, autofill password support ends. By August, saved passwords will no longer work.. Passkeys use biometric data or PINs for sign-in and are considered more secure than traditional passwords.. Passkeys don’t get stored on servers but remain on your personal device, reducing the risk of phishing or data breaches.. To set up a passkey, open Microsoft Authenticator, select your account, and follow the prompt to set up the passkey after signing in with your current credentials..
