How to manage and save passwords on iPhone | How to Use iCloud Keychain – Antivirus Security Topics

Do you want to manage and save passwords on your iPhone but don't know how?

In this article, we will explain how to manage passwords using “iCloud Keychain” available on iPhones.

If you use a variety of services, you may forget your accounts and passwords, so make sure you know them so you can manage them properly.

What is the function of iPhone password manager “iCloud Keychain”?

“iCloud Keychain” is a feature that lets you manage account information such as passwords on your iPhone or iPad.

If you're using an Apple device that uses the same account, your username, password, etc. will be automatically filled in in Safari or the app.

You can also create a Shared Password Set and share your passwords with people you trust.

【Reference information】
Set up iCloud Keychain

Enable iCloud Keychain

To store and manage passwords with iCloud Keychain, you must first enable iCloud Keychain.
*Before enabling iCloud Keychain, please update to the latest version of iOS and make sure two-factor authentication is enabled on your Apple ID.

Enable iCloud Keychain *Click to open

1. Open the Settings app and tap[ユーザ名]”Handle.

2. Tap “iCloud,” then tap “Passwords & Keychain.”

3. Turn on Sync This iPhone.

【Reference information】
iOS system update on iPhone
Two-factor authentication for Apple ID

Manage (save/view/edit) passwords with iCloud Keychain

iCloud Keychain goes beyond just storing and managing passwords.It is possible to detect the risk of leaking saved passwords and generate confirmation codes for two-factor authentication.

You can manage your passwords more securely by taking advantage of the iCloud Keychain feature.

Here are some password management features you can use with iCloud Keychain.

Save passwords in iCloud Keychain

When iCloud Keychain is enabled, you'll be asked to save your password when you enter your username or password on a website, such as in Safari.

Selecting Remember Password saves your username and password to iCloud Keychain so you can use your saved password the next time you visit the same website.

View and edit passwords saved in iCloud Keychain

You can check the usernames and passwords you've saved when using Safari or apps from the Settings app.

Also, if you need to edit the saved information, you can edit it later using the Settings app.

Here's how to edit your saved username and password in iCloud Keychain.

Edit usernames and passwords saved in iCloud Keychain *Click to open

1. Open the Settings app, then scroll down and tap Password.

2. Unlock with Face ID, Touch ID, or enter your passcode.

3. Select a website or app, then tap Password. (confirm password)

4. Click “Edit” and retype the information.

5. Click “Done”.

iCloud Keychain can automatically detect and notify you if your saved password is at risk, for example if it's easy to guess by someone else or if it's frequently used for other accounts.

You may wish to change your password, as there is a risk that your password may be compromised.

Here's how to enable detection of passwords at risk of leakage:

Enable “Detect passwords at risk of leakage” *Click to open

1. Open the Settings app and tap Password.

2. Select “Security Tips” and turn on “Detect passwords at risk of being hacked.”

3. Review detected notifications.

If you are notified that your password is at risk of being compromised, you should change your password on the Website or App.

If you use iCloud Keychain to check password leak, you can access the website as is after confirming the detected results.

Here's how to change passwords saved in iCloud Keychain.

Set up two-factor authentication for each service using iCloud Keychain

Two-factor authentication is a feature that enhances the security of your account by setting authentication information such as a verification code in addition to your password.

Verification codes generated by iCloud Keychain can be used for two-factor authentication for each app or service.(This feature is available if the service you want to set up supports two-factor authentication.)
*The confirmation code can only be used once, and a new code will be generated every few tens of seconds.

The setup method for generating verification code is as follows. (This time I will give the setup method in X as an example)

【Reference information】
How to use two-factor authentication (2FA) in X

A dedicated password management application can monitor leaks of personal information and support recovery in the event of a leak.

In addition to iCloud Keychain, you can also use dedicated password managers to create and autofill secure passwords.

It is also possible to notify users if their email address or personal information is leaked online. (Functionality varies by application. Please check your service provider's website for details.)

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