Microsoft Authenticator is ditching its own password backup for Google One

Microsoft is set to replace its own password backup option in the Microsoft Authenticator app for Android with Google One's backup service. The Microsoft Authenticator app, a two-factor authentication tool similar to Google Authenticator, generates one-time codes for logging into online accounts. As of January 2027, users will need to enable Microsoft Authenticator in Google One's backup settings on their Android devices.

Previously, users relied on Microsoft Account backup for their one-time password connections. Microsoft explained the change on its support page, stating that users will no longer utilize their Microsoft personal account to enable backup. This move, while surprising, is not entirely new, as the app already utilized iCloud Backup for iOS devices to back up one-time passwords and accounts.