How To Make Mobile Safari Save Your Passwords On iOS

Managing passwords on your iOS device can be streamlined using Safari's AutoFill feature, which securely saves and updates your passwords across all your Apple devices. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make Mobile Safari save your passwords on iOS.

Turning On Safari AutoFill Passwords

To enable Safari AutoFill Passwords, follow these steps:

Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
Swipe down and choose Passwords.
Tap AutoFill Passwords at the top.
If not already turned on, tap the toggle next to AutoFill Passwords to enable it.

Viewing and Editing Saved Passwords

If you need to view or edit your saved passwords, here’s how you can do it:

Open the Settings app.
Swipe down and tap on Passwords.
Use Face ID, Touch ID, or enter your passcode when prompted.
Select a website or app to view its password.
Tap Edit to update the password or username.
Swipe from right to left on an item to delete it.

Using Siri to Find Saved Passwords

Siri can also help you find your saved passwords quickly:

Get Siri's attention by saying "Hey Siri."
Ask Siri to show your passwords, such as "Show my passwords" or "What is my Hulu password?".

Ensuring Passwords Are Synced Across Devices

To ensure your passwords are available across all your Apple devices, make sure iCloud Keychain is enabled:

Open the Settings app.
Tap on your name at the top.
Select iCloud.
Toggle on iCloud Keychain.

Managing Compromised or Reused Passwords

Safari also alerts you to compromised or reused passwords:

Open the Settings app and go to Passwords.
Look for a caution icon (a triangle with an exclamation mark) next to any saved item. This indicates the password may have been compromised or is reused.
Tap on the item and use the Change Password on Website button to update it.

Additional Security Features

Safari offers additional security features to enhance your password management:

Sign in with Apple: When creating new accounts, consider using Sign in with Apple, which provides a more secure way to manage your credentials without needing another unique login.
AutoFill Credit Card Information: Safari's AutoFill feature can also store and automatically enter your credit card details, making online transactions more convenient.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage your passwords using Safari's AutoFill feature on your iOS device, ensuring your credentials are secure and easily accessible across all your Apple devices.