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]
| Microsoft Autofill | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
| Initial release | February 5, 2021[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 |
Features
edit- Multi-factor authentication (through Microsoft Authenticator mobile app)
- Import from competitors
- Export to CSV file
- Save credit card information
Security
editThe 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
editIt 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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ "Microsoft Autofill". Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Nayan (5 February 2021). "Microsoft releases "autofill password" feature for Microsoft Authenticator app". WinCentral. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ Lance Whitney. "How to use Microsoft Authenticator as your password manager". ZDNet. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ^ "Common questions about the Microsoft Authenticator app - Microsoft Support". support.microsoft.com. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ "Import passwords into the Microsoft Authenticator app - Microsoft Support". support.microsoft.com. Archived from the original on 18 November 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.