Managing passwords has become more smooth-sailing with the introduction of iOS 11. Now, you no longer need to remember passwords or use third-party apps to manage them seamlessly. Using the built-in password manager, you can effortlessly log into your favorite apps. Apple calls it “Password AutoFill for Apps.” To get started, all you have to is just save your username and password and then leave the rest for the password manager to do.
How to Use Password AutoFill for Apps on iPhone and iPad
How to Save/Add Password for Your Favorite Apps
Step #1. Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
Step #2. Next, scroll down and tap on Accounts & Passwords.
Step #3. Now, tap on App & Website Passwords.
Step #4. Scroll down and Tap on Add Password.
Step #5. Next up, you need to enter the website name, username, and the password → Make sure to tap on Done at the top right corner to confirm.
Use Password AutoFill for Apps
Step #1. Open the app/web which passwords you have saved.
Step #2. Now, the moment you proceed to enter your login detail, your username will appear right above the keyboard. Tap on username.
Step #3. Your login details will be automatically filled. Now, just tap on the login/sign in button.
How to Access Saved Password of Apps
Step #1. Launch Settings app → Accounts & Passwords → App & Website Passwords.
Step #2. Tap on the app/website name.
Step #3. On the next screen, you will see your username, password, and the related website name.
How to Manage Password AutoFill for Apps
Step #1. Launch Settings app → Accounts & Passwords → App & Website Passwords.
Step #2. Tap on the website name.
Step #3. Now, tap on the Edit button at the top right corner.
Step #4. Next, edit your account and password. → Tap on Done in the end to confirm.
If you want to delete the website, tap on the red button left to it and then tap on Delete.
Delete App/Website from Password AutoFill for Apps
You can delete the app, which password you no longer want to keep. To do so, Launch Settings app → Accounts & Passwords → App & Website Passwords → tap on the Edit button at the top → select the app → tap on Delete at the top left corner.
Wrapping up
I think the importance of a top-notch password manager like 1Password hasn’t gone down at all. In fact, the battle for the best has just been intensified. Hence, only the one that has better qualities will rule the roost. And it’s the end-users who will be the ultimate winner of the cut-throat competition.
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