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Microsoft Authenticator is ditching its own password backup for Google One

Source: 9to5GoogleBen SchoonNovember 3, 2026
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Microsoft has decided to discontinue its proprietary password backup option within the Microsoft Authenticator app on Android, transitioning to Google One for password backup functionality instead. This shift reflects a move toward interoperability with Google's cloud service.

Key points

  • Microsoft Authenticator dropping native password backup
  • Google One now handles password backup on Android
  • Change applies to Microsoft Authenticator app for Android

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