Apple Passwords is a free built-in password manager available on all Apple devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 Sequoia. With Apple Passwords, Apple users can easily access their saved website and app credentials, Wi-Fi passwords, and passkeys, all in one place.
Other features include seamless synchronization across Apple devices and Windows, end-to-end encryption, 2-factor verification codes, and shared passwords.
Although only available for Apple users, Apple Passwords is completely free to use, with no associated costs or restrictions that other password managers usually have.
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As you’d expect from any Apple product, Apple Passwords is exceptionally easy to use. As a built-in app, you don’t have to install anything. Plus, if you’ve been using iCloud Keychain (Apple’s former password storage software), all your saved credentials and Wi-Fi passwords are already there.
Once you open the app, you’re welcomed by a neat interface that displays your credentials categorized in All (websites and apps credentials), Passkeys, Codes, Wi-Fi, Security (compromised passwords), and Deleted.
A search box right at the top of the page lets you easily look for a specific credential in no time. All credentials are organized in alphabetic order, showing the app or website logo along with the username saved.
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Creating a new password is a piece of cake. You just have to type in the website or app, the chosen username, and the password. Apple Passwords suggests complex passwords with numbers, symbols, and upper and lower case. There’s also a space to add notes.
However, we missed the option to add other custom fields, such as address, date, phone, or an additional URL. Generated security questions and answers are also not present. These lacking features are usually standard in other password managers like 1Password, RoboForm, and Keeper.
On the flip side, one of the most important elements of a password manager – autofill – works wonders. Activating this function makes logging into websites and apps easy, as the app automatically fills in the saved credentials.
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Apple Passwords makes it easier to share passwords and passkeys with trusted contacts. You can create groups where you and other members share passwords, which are also synced across all devices.
This feature is handy, as many family and friends share streaming and cloud service accounts. It’s also possible to send a specific login via AirDrop.
Still, one element Apple could work on is that bulk imports and exports of passwords are only available from Macs, so if you don’t own a Mac and need to move your passwords, you’ll have to do it one by one.
Passkeys are also readily displayed as soon you open Apple Passwords. They’re a more secure alternative to passwords, as they use powerful cryptography, making every passkey strong. Plus, unlike passwords, malicious websites can’t trick you into giving away your passkeys.
When signing in with passkeys, you use Face ID, Touch ID, Optic ID, or your device passcode, but the beauty is that this information isn’t sent to the website or app you are signing in to.
Adding an extra layer of security, there are also verification codes, which are a second factor of verification in addition to passwords. When a credential is protected with Apple Passwords’s two-factor authentication codes, other people can’t access a website or app without the code. So, even if they know your password, they still need a verification code to access the account.
Apple Passwords automatically generates verification codes, so you don’t need to rely on SMS messages or two-factor authentication third-party apps.
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Apple Passwords‘s encryption is one of its strongest features. With gold-standard security, Apple Passwords uses end-to-end encryption, meaning that no one, not even Apple or the government, can access your passwords.
For extra security, Apple Passwords clearly displays all compromised passwords under the ‘Security’ category. These are credentials that have been detected in data leaks.
The tool helps you quickly change the compromised password. You just have to click ‘Change Password’, and the app takes you to the website or app page where you can create and save a new complex password to protect your account.
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Another advantage is that Apple Passwords seamlessly synchronizes with all your Apple devices meaning you can easily access your credentials from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. All the changes are synced in real-time with all devices.
Additionally, you can use your passwords and passkeys to log in to websites and apps on Apple TV and Vision Pro.
Windows users can also access their Apple Passwords with iCloud for Windows. Keep in mind you can’t access Apple Passwords on Android, so if you’re an Apple and Android user, going for a third-party password manager is probably your best choice.
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Apple Passwords doesn’t have dedicated customer support, so you can rely on Apple’s customer service should you come across any problems while using the app. The company provides phone, email, and live chat support.
The estimated wait time for live chat and phone support is around two minutes. We appreciate that you can book a call so the support team can call you at the scheduled time. When we reached out via phone support, we did receive a call at the scheduled time and had our questions addressed.
Apple also provides a dedicated Support app where you can find help for all of its products and contact a specialist for assistance.
Apple Passwords is an intuitive and secure password manager for Apple users. It offers seamless synchronization across Apple devices and strong end-to-end encryption.
Its integration with Apple’s ecosystem makes it incredibly convenient, especially with features like passkeys, two-factor authentication codes, and password sharing.
Additionally, it’s built-in and completely free to use, so you don’t have to install it or pay for a subscription to use it.
However, Apple Passwords lacks some advanced features, such as custom fields, security questions, and easy bulk imports/exports, which are common in competing password managers.
It also has limited platform availability outside Apple’s ecosystem, as it’s not supported on Android. While its simplicity is a plus, users with more complex needs or who require cross-platform access might find third-party options more suitable.
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