Gotten used to creating and saving passwords with the built-in Safari AutoFill feature on iPhone and iPad, but aren’t sure where they are stored? Or maybe just want to get the feature turned on? Read along for how to manage passwords on iPhone and iPad. Show It’s become more and more seamless to use saved passwords in Safari to log in to websites and apps without having to manually type in your credentials on iPhone and iPad. However, sometimes you might need to view your passwords, or you might want to edit or remove old credentials. We’ll also look at how to turn on Safari AutoFill Passwords on iPhone and iPad if you aren’t using the feature. How to save and manage passwords on iPhone and iPadTurn on Safari AutoFill Passwords on iPhone and iPadSafari AutoFill Passwords is the feature that can automatically save and update your passwords on iPhone and iPad as well as offer to create automatic strong passwords when signing up for new accounts online.
Keep in mind you’ll need to use the Safari app (Apple’s default browser on iPhone) to take advantage of this feature. Also, if you’d like to save your passwords from iPhone to your other Apple devices, make sure to head to the Settings app > Your name > iCloud > Keychain > toggle on iCloud Keychain. We’ve also got a walkthrough on using 2FA AutoFill in iOS 15:
How to view and edit saved passwordsThe easiest way to update passwords is to head to the website or app and type in the new password. Safari AutoFill Passwords will ask if you’d like to update it. Alternatively, here’s how to view and edit all your saved passwords manually:
If you see a caution icon next to a saved item (triangle with exclamation mark), that indicates you’re using the same password for multiple accounts or your password may have been compromised in a data breach. It’s important to change your passwords for any reused or compromised passwords. Apple even includes a Change Password on Website button when you’re looking at saved passwords to easily take care of them. Read more 9to5Mac tutorials:
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