Create, manage and delete passwords, access keys and verification codes in one place!
With the arrival of iOS 18, Apple has decided to give password management a more prominent place in the operating system. The new Passwords app is a standalone app that lets you access, manage, and protect your passwords, passcodes, Wi-Fi network keys, and verification codes. easier and safer than ever before.
Passwords was previously a feature available in Settings, so some of the features may be familiar to you. In the following list we present all the functions that you can take advantage of to create or manage your passwords on your devices.
iOS Passwords App Features
Passwords works as a standalone app since iOS 18
1. Availability
The “Passwords” application automatically installs on your iPhone, iPad or Macand offers you a simple and intuitive design so you can easily find what you are looking for. If you were using iCloud Keychain, when you update to iOS 18, all of your saved logins and passwords will be available in the new Passwords app.. You’ll just need to authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID and that’s it.
2. Add usernames and passwords
To add usernames and passwords you have to Tap the “+” button at the bottom of the Passwords app. The app will help you fill in the information automatically, just you will need to add the website name and username. Next, copy the password and paste it into the website or service you’re signing up for. Click “Save” to see the change.
Need to update an existing entry? Find the login you want to modify in the corresponding section (for example, “Everyone”). Tap it and then select “Edit”. In the editing interface, you can add notes, change the password or add a verification code.
3. Change passwords
To change a password you must follow these steps:
1. Find the username whose password you want to update.
2. Tap “Edit” on the corresponding entry.
3. Select “Change password…”.
The Passwords app will take you to the website associated with your username and password. Once there, you’ll need to log in to your account and look for the option to change your password. The password reset process may vary depending on the website.
4. Delete passwords
To delete passwords in the Passwords app, follow these steps:
1. Find the password you want to delete:
You can go to the “All” section and browse to find it. Or, you can use the search function to find a specific login.* From the “All” overview: Swipe from right to left on the password entry and select “Delete.”
- From the details view of a login: Tap “Edit” and then “Delete Password.”
2. Tap the “Select” icon at the top right of the screen.
3. Select the logins you want to delete.
4. Press “Delete” to confirm.
Note that Deleted passwords are saved in a folder called “Deleted” in the Passwords app for 30 days before being permanently deleted.
5. Authentication codes
From Passwords you can generate two-factor authentication codes for supported websites and apps, making your logins even more secure. To add a verification code follow these steps:
1. Open the Passwords app and go to the “Codes” section.
2. Tap the “+” button to add a new code.
3. Choose one of two options:
- Scan a QR code: Most websites and apps offer you a QR code that you can scan with your device’s camera.
- Enter a setup key: If a QR code is not available, you can enter a setup key provided by the website or app.
Once you’ve added the code, you’ll be able to see it in the “Codes” section.
Create, manage and delete passwords, access keys, Wi-Fi network keys and verification codes
6. Access keys
Passkeys are here to replace passwords and offer you more robust protection. These are compatible with Apple devices and some websites and apps. To use them, make sure you have:
- A compatible Apple device (iPhone, iPad, or Mac) running iOS 16 or macOS Ventura or later.
- A website or application that supports access keys.
Passcodes are more secure than passwords and allow you to sign in to your accounts using Face ID or Touch ID authentication on an Apple device. To view all your stored passwords, go to the “Passwords” section of the “Passwords” app on your Apple device.
7. Share passwords
The Passwords app offers three ways to share passwords, as explained below:
Create a group to share passwords:
1. Open the Passwords app and tap the folder.
2. Click “New Group” and give it a name.
3. Select the people you want to add from your contact list.
Share passwords with the group:
1. Choose the group you want to share with.
2. Select the usernames and passwords you want to share.
3. Group members will be able to see shared passwords.
Note that You can delete shared usernames and passwords at any time. All group members can add their own passwords. As the group creator, you can remove people at any time.
Share a password in person:
1. Find the password you want to share.
2. Use the Share Sheet to open AirDrop.
3. Send your login and password information via AirDrop.
8. Autocompletar
Thanks to this function Your usernames and passwords will be entered automatically when you visit a website in Safari for which you have stored login information. The process works the same as when passwords were managed from the Settings app.
9. Classification
Sorting options include Date of Edition, Date of Creation, Website or Titleand each of them can be displayed in a Descending or Ascending list by tapping the desired option.
The options you can choose to classify passwords are displayed by tapping the icon with two arrows located in the “All” section. from the Passwords app.
10. Synchronization
Passwords are automatically synced across all your Apple devices using iCloud Keychain. To do this, you must activate the option and be logged in with your Apple ID on the device from which you want to access your passwords.
11. Security
The security section informs you if you have a password that is reused, is too weak, or has been compromised in an attackIt also suggests changing the password when necessary.
12. Importing passwords
This feature allows you to import passwords from other services like 1Password and LastPass, but as of yet, it hasn’t been implemented.
Most of the Passwords app features are already available for testing in the iOS 18 public beta, but if you’re one of those who prefers to wait for the official launch of the operating system, scheduled for fall of this year, here are some more features to try out. We share a video with a demonstration of how the features we mentioned work on the iPhone:
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Source: ipadizate.com
