Microsoft Autofill Explained

Microsoft Autofill
Caption:Initial unlock dialog requiring user's master password
Developer:Microsoft
Released:[1]
Platform:Chrome, iOS, Android
Genre:Password manager
Language:41 languages
Website:Chrome Web Store
Asof:12 June 2023

Microsoft Autofill is a password manager developed by Microsoft. It supports multiple platforms such as Android, iOS, and Google Chrome browser. It is a part of Microsoft Authenticator app in Android and iOS,[2] and a browser extension on Google Chrome.[3] 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.[4] 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

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.[5]

See also

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Simplify and secure your life with Microsoft's autofill solution for passwords . Windows Experience Blog . 22 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220616135204/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2021/02/05/simplify-and-secure-your-life-with-microsofts-autofill-solution-for-passwords/ . 16 June 2022 . 5 February 2021.
  2. News: Still . Jennifer . What is Microsoft Authenticator? Here's what you need to know about the two-factor authentication app that can secure your online accounts . 6 February 2023 . Business Insider . 8 January 2021.
  3. News: Nayan . Microsoft releases "autofill password" feature & extension for Microsoft Authenticator app & Google Chrome . 22 December 2022 . WinCentral . 5 February 2021.
  4. News: Lance Whitney . How to use Microsoft Authenticator as your password manager . 8 May 2023 . ZDNet . en.
  5. Web site: Common questions about the Microsoft Authenticator app - Microsoft Support . support.microsoft.com . 22 December 2022.