Introduction
As we all know, time is precious, and no one likes wasting it. One of the most time-consuming things anyone can encounter when using their mobile device is having to enter passwords repeatedly. For iOS users, however, there is a way to save time and make Mobile Safari remember your passwords. This article will guide you on how to do this.
Step 1: Open Settings
To begin, you’ll need to open your iOS settings. You can find the Settings app on your home screen. Once you find the app, tap on it to open it.
Step 2: Find Safari
After opening the Settings app, scroll down until you find the Safari option. Tap on it to open it, and then scroll down until you find the AutoFill option.
Step 3: Turn On AutoFill
Once you have found the AutoFill option, turn it on. Doing so will enable Safari to remember your passwords and other important information, such as your name, email address, and phone number.
Step 4: Turn On Names and Passwords
Under AutoFill, you will see options for Names and Passwords. Make sure both of these options are turned on. If not, toggle the switch to the right to enable them.
Step 5: Save Your Passwords
Once you have completed all the previous steps, Safari will remember your passwords for future use. The next time you sign in to a website or app that requires a password, Safari will prompt you to save it. Tap on “Save Password” to have it saved.
Step 6: Manage Your Saved Passwords
To manage your saved passwords, go back to the Safari settings and tap on “Passwords.” Here, you can view all the usernames and passwords that Safari has saved for you. You can also edit or delete any of them if needed.
Conclusion
There you have it, folks! With just a few simple steps, you can make Mobile Safari remember your passwords on iOS, saving you time and hassle in the long run. Now, you won’t have to type in your username and password every time you log in to a website or use an app. By following these steps, you’ll save valuable time that you can use for other important things.
Security experts are always reminding us that our online accounts should have strong passwords. The only problem is that remembering strong passwords for various accounts can be a real drag. Luckily, you can make Safari save your passwords on iOS so that the next time you need to sign in to your accounts, you won’t have to enter them again. In this tutorial, we show you how to do so.
How to Allow Safari to Save Your Passwords
You might be wondering whether it is safe to save passwords on an iOS device. Yes, it is, as Apple uses its own utility known as Apple Keychain, which stores all your usernames and passwords and encrypts them so that only you can access them. In fact, even Apple can’t access your personal data. Here’s how to make Safari save your passwords on iPhone and iPad.
Go to the site whose credentials you want Safari to save.
Sign in as you usually would.
In the next window, you’ll be asked if you want to save the login information in iCloud Keychain for the next time. If you tap on “Save Password,” your credentials will be saved.
The next time you visit the site, Safari will automatically fill in the information for you to sign in.
If you have multiple logins for that same website, you will see multiple options listed. Tap the one you want to use. If there’s a third, fourth, etc., that isn’t shown, click the “Passwords” link (just above your virtual keyboard). You’ll be able to find the correct one in your list of saved logins.
Moreover, if you ever change your password on the site, you will be asked whether you want to update your password.
How to Add Your Credentials to Safari Manually
Here’s how to manually add usernames and passwords to Safari’s AutoFill.
Open the “Settings” app on your iOS device.Scroll down a bit and pick “Passwords.”
Tap on the plus sign at the top.
Fill in the information of the site you want to save.
Double-check for any mistakes and tap “Done.”
The passwords are used and saved not only in Safari but in other browsers and other apps as well, meaning data is saved for both web apps and mobile apps, such as Dropbox.
As a result, if you sign in to the Dropbox web app and save your login information in Safari or another browser, then open the Dropbox app later, it will use the same login information that you previously stored.
How to Stop Safari From Filling in Your Passwords
Let’s say you want to keep your passwords, sign-in emails, and usernames on Safari – it saves all three – but don’t want the browser to fill them in automatically. Here’s how to stop Safari from filling in your passwords.
To disable the autofill feature, go to “Settings” and select “Passwords” there.
Look for the option to toggle off the autofill for passwords and tap on it. As long as it’s off, you can keep your passwords saved in this section, but Safari won’t autofill them.
How to Delete a Password From Safari’s AutoFill
Here’s how to delete a password from Safari’s AutoFill database:
Navigate to “Settings -> Passwords.”
Tap on “Edit” in the top-right corner.
Select each password you want to erase by tapping the circle to its left.
Tap on the “Delete” option at the top left.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my passwords not saving on my iPhone?
If your passwords are not saving on your iPhone, you need to recheck your settings to see if you have disabled the Keychain feature in iOS Settings accidentally. In the event that it’s enabled and Safari is still not saving your passwords, try clearing the saved cache data and cookies and revisit the website.
How does Apple know if my password is compromised?
Apple detects a compromised password by matching it up with a list of passwords that have appeared in a data leak. According to Apple, this feature uses strong cryptographic techniques to regularly check derivations of your passwords against a list of breached passwords in a secure and private way that doesn’t reveal your accounts or passwords to Apple.
Can I export the passwords Safari has saved?
Yes, you can export all the passwords Safari stores in Keychain and also import them to Chrome’s password manager. However, you can only do this on a Mac and not from your iPhone. To export a CSV file of your Safari passwords:
- Open Safari and navigate to “Preferences-> Passwords.”Enter your password when prompted.Click on the three dots on the left sidebar, then on “Export All Passwords,” and save the CSV file to your computer.
Ojash has been writing about tech back since Symbian-based Nokia was the closest thing to a smartphone. He spends most of his time writing, researching, or ranting about bitcoin.
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