Microsoft Passkeys Replace Passwords by August 2025
Microsoft Authenticator ends password support in August 2025. Learn how to switch to passkeys and secure your accounts now.
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Microsoft Passkeys Replace Passwords by August 2025 Why Microsoft Passkeys Are Replacing Passwords in 2025 Microsoft is making a major security shift by phasing out password support in its Authenticator app by August 2025. If you've been using Microsoft Authenticator to save and autofill passwords, it's time to prepare for a transition. Microsoft passkeys are taking center stage—and for good reason. This blog breaks down what Microsoft passkeys are, why they’re safer than traditional passwords, how they work, and how you can easily set them up before the change kicks in. Whether you're a longtime Microsoft user or just exploring passwordless authentication, this guide will help you understand the shift and take the right next steps. Image credit: Shutterstock / Postmodern Studio Understanding Microsoft Passkeys and the Password Phase-Out Microsoft Authenticator has long served as a secure vault for storing and autofilling passwords, especially when used with Microsoft accounts. But that feature is going away. Beginning August 2…
