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Sergio Jr 26Reputation points
How can I delete all passwords and addresses from my Microsoft Authenticator account?
Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
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Anonymous
2023-09-04T14:14:07.4066667+00:00 What I described are the options the app currently provides. If you wanted some different option, then you can make the request within the app. Three-dot, then Send Feedback
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Sergio Jr 26Reputation points
2023-09-04T14:19:42+00:00 Ok, just make the Send Feedback option as an answer and I'll accept that.
Anonymous
2023-09-04T14:27:03.72+00:00 Done.
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Anonymous
2023-09-02T01:44:51.75+00:00 To stop syncing passwords in the Authenticator app, openSettings>Autofill settings>Sync account. On the next screen, you can select onStop sync and remove all autofill data. This will remove passwords and other autofill data from the device. Removing autofill data doesn't affect two-step verification.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/common-questions-about-the-microsoft-authenticator-app-12d283d1-bcef-4875-9ae5-ac360e2945dd#autofill-with-authenticator
Again, goes without saying but backup before doing something like this.
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Sergio Jr 26Reputation points
2023-09-02T02:17:01.7266667+00:00 I just want to clear the list so I can continue using the function
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2023-09-02T02:26:21.24+00:00 Sounds good, read on above.
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Sergio Jr 26Reputation points
2023-09-02T02:32:09.6733333+00:00 It doesn't solves the problem. After re-enabling sync, the passwords are restored.
Above are the option the app currently provides. If you wanted some different option, then you can make the request within the app. Three-dot, then Send Feedback
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Anonymous
2023-09-04T12:24:10.58+00:00 Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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Sergio Jr 26Reputation points
2023-09-04T14:11:00.6966667+00:00 None of the responses effectively meet the desired operation. So I don't think it fits as an acceptable answer.
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Anonymous
2023-09-01T21:48:27+00:00 The first step is to go to each of the service provider sites and turn off two factor authentication, so the authenticator is no longer needed for site access. Then you're free to remove the accounts and app from the device.
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upvoteandAccept as answerif the reply is helpful--Anonymous
2023-09-01T21:55:58.5566667+00:00 Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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upvoteandAccept as answerif the reply is helpful--Sergio Jr 26Reputation points
2023-09-01T22:02:47.4233333+00:00 No, I want to maintain the current account for two factor authentication but clear all stored passwords and addresses at once.
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Anonymous
2023-09-01T23:22:25.4266667+00:00 In authenticator click the Passwords at bottom, select one, click three-dot and then Delete. Repeat for each one as needed. Goes without saying but backup before doing something like this.
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2023-09-01T23:54:30.27+00:00 Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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Sergio Jr 26Reputation points
2023-09-02T01:30:21.6933333+00:00 There are more than 1k passwords. Deleting them one by one will take a very long time.
Stefan Wa 26Reputation points
2024-02-06T13:47:41.79+00:00 I deleted all data from the app, but the passwords are still there after logging in again.
This means your Microsoft login gives access to all accounts for which this has somehow saved your passwords. And it is hard to delete these passwords again.
So make sure that your Microsoft login is very secure, it isn't just to unlock your PC.
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