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Microsoft Autofill
Password management software From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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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]
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.
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