How to Save Passwords on iPhone (And Make Sure They’re Safe)

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Keeping track of all your login info can be a nightmare. Thankfully, your iPhone has tools built in to save, manage, and even suggest strong passwords for your apps and websites. Here’s how to make the most of those features.

Turn On AutoFill for Passwords

To get started, you need to make sure AutoFill is enabled. This lets your iPhone save and fill in passwords when logging into apps or websites.

Here’s how:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Scroll down and tap Passwords.
  3. Tap Password Options (or AutoFill Passwords on older iOS versions).
  4. Make sure AutoFill Passwords is turned on.
  5. Choose iCloud Keychain (or any password manager you use) as the autofill source.

Save Passwords Automatically in Safari

When you sign in to a new website using Safari, your iPhone will prompt you to save the login details.

To save a password:

  1. Enter your username and password on the site.
  2. Tap Save Password when your iPhone asks if you’d like to save it.

That’s it—your iPhone will remember it next time.

View and Manage Your Saved Passwords

You can see all your saved login info in one place—and update or delete anything you no longer use.

To access your saved passwords:

  1. Go to Settings > Passwords.
  2. Use Face ID or your passcode to unlock the list.
  3. Tap any entry to view or copy the username and password.
  4. Tap Edit if you need to update or delete it.

You can also search for specific sites using the search bar at the top.

Sync Passwords Across Devices with iCloud Keychain

With iCloud Keychain, your saved passwords are available on all your Apple devices—Mac, iPad, iPhone, even Safari on Windows.

To turn it on:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap your name at the top.
  3. Go to iCloud > Keychain.
  4. Turn on iCloud Keychain.

Make sure to do this on all your devices to sync passwords everywhere.

Use Strong Suggested Passwords

When creating a new account in Safari or an app, iPhone can suggest a strong, random password for you.

To use a suggested password:

  • When prompted, tap Use Strong Password.
  • Your iPhone will save it automatically so you don’t have to remember it.

You can also tap Choose My Own Password if you prefer to create your own.

Check for Compromised Passwords

iPhone can alert you if any of your saved passwords have been found in known data breaches.

To check:

  1. Go to Settings > Passwords.
  2. Tap Security Recommendations.
  3. Review any passwords marked as compromised.
  4. Tap Change Password on Website to fix it.

Turn Off iCloud Keychain (If You Really Need To)

If you ever need to disable password syncing:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap your name > iCloud > Keychain.
  3. Turn off iCloud Keychain.

⚠️ This will remove all synced passwords from your devices—only do this if you really need to.

Don’t Forget Your Apple ID Password

Your Apple ID is the key to your saved passwords. If you forget it, you’ll lose access to your iCloud Keychain.

Tip: Keep your Apple ID password safe—and don’t forget it!

Bonus: Use a Dedicated Password Manager

If you want more features—like sharing passwords with family, generating two-factor codes, or breach monitoring—consider a dedicated password manager. Apps like 1Password, Bitwarden, and LastPass work great with iPhones and offer more control.

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