Microsoft is moving toward a password-less future. As part of that shift, it no longer wants the Authenticator app to handle ...

Using passkeys is a safer alternative to the risky password habits 49% of US adults use, according to CNET's password survey.

Android: Install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your new phone. Open the app and tap “Begin recovery.” Sign in to the Microsoft account you used for the backup on your old phone.

Getting a new phone can be exciting, but if you use the Microsoft Authenticator app to log in, you'll want to transfer it to your new device properly.

Starting in August, your saved passwords will no longer be accessible in Microsoft's Authenticator app. You have several options.

Microsoft Authenticator app’s password management features are no longer usable and your stored passwords inaccessible on Aug. 1 unless you have the Edge browser.