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Benedict Collins

Microsoft Authenticator is deleting your passwords today - here is what to do now

Microsoft Authenticator by Microsoft ready for download in the App Store on smartphone screen with company website in background.
  • Microsoft Authenticator is shutting down today
  • This is your last chance to save your stored passwords
  • Microsoft is switching to a more secure alternative

In case you missed the warnings, Microsoft Authenticator is shutting down today (August 1, 2025) and will delete all of your stored passwords - unless you do a few key things.

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