Microsoft Autofill
{{Short description|Password management software}}
{{Infobox software
| name = Microsoft Autofill
| caption = Initial unlock dialog requiring user's master password
| developer = Microsoft
| latest release version = {{wikidata|property|preferred|reference|edit|Q115791119|P348|P548=Q2804309}}
| latest release date = {{wikidata|qualifier|preferred|single|Q115791119|P348|P577}}
| platform = Chrome, iOS, Android
| genre = Password manager
| language = 41 languages
| license =
| website = [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/microsoft-autofill/fiedbfgcleddlbcmgdigjgdfcggjcion?hl=en Chrome Web Store]
| AsOf = 6 December 2024
}}
Microsoft Autofill is a password manager developed by Microsoft. It supports multiple platforms such as Android, iOS, and Google Chrome or other Chromium-based web browsers. It is a part of Microsoft Authenticator app in Android and iOS,{{cite news |last1=Still |first1=Jennifer |title=What is Microsoft Authenticator? Here's what you need to know about the two-factor authentication app that can secure your online accounts |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/what-is-microsoft-authenticator |access-date=6 February 2023 |work=Business Insider |date=8 January 2021}} and a browser extension on Google Chrome.{{cite news |last1=Nayan |title=Microsoft releases "autofill password" feature & extension for Microsoft Authenticator app & Google Chrome |url=https://thewincentral.com/microsoft-releases-autofill-password-feature-extension-for-microsoft-authenticator-app-google-chrome/ |access-date=22 December 2022 |work=WinCentral |date=5 February 2021}} 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.{{cite news |last1=Lance Whitney |title=How to use Microsoft Authenticator as your password manager |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-use-microsoft-authenticator-as-your-password-manager/ |access-date=8 May 2023 |work=ZDNet |language=en}} 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.{{cite web |title=Common questions about the Microsoft Authenticator app - Microsoft Support |url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/common-questions-about-the-microsoft-authenticator-app-12d283d1-bcef-4875-9ae5-ac360e2945dd |website=support.microsoft.com |access-date=22 December 2022}}
Retirement
After shutting down the Chrome extention, Microsoft Autofill has continued its service through Microsoft Authenticator application. This feature, however, also be discontinued soon.
See also
References
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External links
- [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/microsoft-autofill/fiedbfgcleddlbcmgdigjgdfcggjcion?hl=en Chrome Web Store]
{{Password managers}}
Category:Cryptographic software