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Microsoft offers its Authenticator app for Android and iOS as a way of securing access to Microsoft and Azure accounts using multi-factor authentication. However, the functionality of the app is being expanded so it can also act as a general-purpose password manager and autofill solution.
As Thurrott reports, Microsoft made the announcement regarding the expanded functionality of Authenticator via its Tech Community website. Rajat Luthra, a program manager in Microsoft s Identity team explained, I’m excited to share that Microsoft Authenticator can now securely store and autofill passwords on apps and sites you visit on your mobile device. Once you make Authenticator an autofill provider, it will offer to save your passwords when you enter them on a site or app’s login page.