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	Chrome, iOS, Android[1]
Available in	41 languages
Type	Password manager
Website	Chrome Web Store
As of	6 December 2024

Microsoft Autofill is a password manager developed by Microsoft. It supports multiple platforms such as Android, iOS, and Google Chrome or other Chromium-based web browsers. It is a part of Microsoft Authenticator app in Android and iOS,[3] and a browser extension on Google Chrome.[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]

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 & extension for Microsoft Authenticator app & Google Chrome". 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.

External links

• Chrome Web Store