
Microsoft Authenticator: Setup, Backup and New Phones
Why Microsoft Authenticator dropped passwords in 2025, how to set it up safely, and exactly how to move your codes to a new phone without locking yourself out.

Why Microsoft Authenticator dropped passwords in 2025, how to set it up safely, and exactly how to move your codes to a new phone without locking yourself out.

Passkeys replace passwords with a key locked to your device and bound to the real website, so they cannot be phished. How they work and where NZ services accept them.

Check how strong your password is and whether it appears in a known data breach. The check runs in your browser and never sends the password itself.

A strong password on its own is no longer enough to protect an online account. Reused credentials, phishing pages and large-scale data breaches mean that

Generate a strong passphrase or random password in your browser. Nothing is sent or stored, and the guide explains what length actually protects you in 2026.

Passwords are slowly being replaced by a phishing-resistant alternative called passkeys, and Bitwarden is one of the most popular tools for managing them. This guide

Which authenticator app to use in New Zealand, how the codes work, and how to move them to a new phone without locking yourself out.