Microsoft Autofill

Microsoft Autofill
Developer(s)	Microsoft
Initial release	February 5, 2021 (2021-02-05) [1]
Stable release	2.0.7 [2]   / 18 November 2024
Platform	iOS, Android [1]
Available in	41 languages
Type	Password manager
As of	6 December 2024

Microsoft Autofill is a password manager developed by Microsoft. It supports multiple platforms such as Android and iOS. It is a part of Microsoft Authenticator app in Android and iOS, ^[3] . ^[4] It stores users' passwords under the user's Microsoft Account. It can import passwords from Chrome and some popular password managers or from a CSV file. ^[5] In Microsoft Authenticator app, it requires multi-factor authentication to sign in which provides an additional layer of security. The passwords are encrypted both on the device and the cloud. ^[1]

Features

• Multi-factor authentication (through Microsoft Authenticator mobile app)
• Import from competitors
• Export to CSV file
• Save credit card information

Security

The Microsoft Authenticator app requires biometric or device passcode as extra security. The passwords on the device are encrypted, and encryption/decryption keys are not stored and are always generated when needed. Passwords are decrypted only when a user wants to see the password, or the password is filled out automatically. Passwords are synced over an SSL-protected HTTPS connection. ^[6]

Retirement

It will be replaced by Microsoft Wallet on 14 December 2024. ^[7]

After shutting down the Chrome extension in 2024, Microsoft Autofill has continued its service through Microsoft Authenticator application. This feature, however, also be discontinued soon.

See also

• Autofill
• List of Microsoft software

References

1. "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.
2. "Microsoft Autofill" . Retrieved 6 December 2024.
3. 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. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
4. Nayan (5 February 2021). "Microsoft releases "autofill password" feature for Microsoft Authenticator app". WinCentral. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
5. Lance Whitney. "How to use Microsoft Authenticator as your password manager". ZDNet. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
6. "Common questions about the Microsoft Authenticator app - Microsoft Support". support.microsoft.com. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
7. "Import passwords into the Microsoft Authenticator app - Microsoft Support". support.microsoft.com. Archived from the original on 18 November 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.