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What’s next for Microsoft Authenticator?
With Microsoft Authenticator’s ‘password era’ coming to an end, the app is putting its focus on passkeys. Passkeys are considered to be a more secure alternative to passwords. These unique cryptographic keys completely eliminate the possibility of falling prey to a phishing attack as they only work on registered websites and apps. Once the web browser or OS has verified the website or app, the passkeys are applied. The process of using passkeys is very seamless. The Microsoft Authenticator app asks you to provide your biometric data to validate the use of a saved passkey. If you haven’t registered a face or fingerprint scan on your device, you can use the unlock PIN or pattern. If you want to stick to passwords, Microsoft has added the option to move your saved passwords to the Edge browser. You can set Edge as the default autofill option on your smartphone to make it function seamlessly. If you don’t want to move to Edge, you can try other password-management apps like Bitwarden, 1Password, and LastPass.Set Microsoft Edge as the default autofill option on your phone
For this method to work, your saved passwords in the Microsoft Authenticator app must be synced to your Microsoft account. When you log in to Edge using your Microsoft account, it can access your passwords and autofill them wherever necessary. Step 1: Go to Settings and select Security and privacy.
Step 2: Tap on More security and privacy.
Step 3: Scroll down and tap on Passwords, passkeys, & data services.
Step 4: Tap on Autofill service.
Step 5: Tap on Edge.
Step 6: Hit Agree.
Step 1: Launch 
Step 1: Launch 
