Microsoft Autofill is a
password manager
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developed by
Microsoft
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. It supports multiple platforms such as
Android
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and
iOS
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. It is a part of
Microsoft Authenticator app in Android and iOS,.
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. 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.
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.
Retirement
It will be replaced by Microsoft Wallet on 14 December 2024.
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
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Autofill
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List of Microsoft software
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