How to Set Up and Use The New Passwords App in iOS 18

[@jsh721]

How to you point your phone camera at the we code when you are using the phone to set it up? I don’t have other Apple devices that I can use. iPhone is it. Thx

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Take a look at this support guide from Apple. Hope it helps! support.apple.com/guide/iphone/automatically-fill-in-verification-codes-ipha6173c19f/ios

[@katherinejones9203]

Thank you for explaining the password app. Can you share with android user?😊

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

They have to be an iOS user. Sorry 😞

[@N.E.K.O]

Ellen is it okay to delete the Passwords app?

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Tha Passwords app can be deleted. Just not sure why you would want to??

[@N.E.K.O]

@ i didn't even press autofill, should the apps be connected to icloud for the passwords to appear in the app? I keep my infos in notes that's why, I'm not sure if this is necessary. Still I need your opinion in this please

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

If you want your passwords to sync across your devices they need iCloud turned on. The passwords app is very secure. Much more so than a notebook. If you want the app to autofill your passwords then it should be turned on. Hope that helps.

[@daviddouglas968]

Thank you, Ellen

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You’re so welcome David! Appreciate your support!

[@carlosdesuchil]

Thanks, great explanation. it's very useful.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You're very welcome Carlos! Glad you found it useful.

[@janetmalwitz7491]

Hi Ellen, Have just discovered your videos & really appreciate them. I have a question similar to the one asked about Dashlane. I currently use Last Pass password manager. Can I export those passwords to the Password App? If so, how? Thanks for your help.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Good question! See if this article will help! www.wired.com/story/lastpass-how-to-export-your-data-and-leave/ Thanks so much for watching.

[@MusicAtMyDesk]

How would this work for a person who regularly uses an iPhone while away from home and a non-IOS desktop at home?

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

It would work great on the iPhone but you would need to access the passwords on your iPhone and input them into your computer at home.

[@fjfjrfjfjr]

Another helpful video!! Thank you!! ❤

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

So happy you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@Aus-JP]

Hi Ellen, thank you for great information. I use the Dashlane app to save my passwords, is there any way to transfer all those passwords to the new Passwords App in IOS18 or would I have to do each website individually. Also am I better off cancelling Dashlane and using passwords IOS18 to save the monthly fee. Thank you.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Yes you should be able to export your passwords from Dashlane then import them into the iOS Passwords app. Good luck.

[@Aus-JP]

Thank you

[@stevefox8278]

Good morning Ellen, After the Passwords APP changes a password for a website, do you also have to change it manually on the website itself ?. Thanks in advance, your videos are great !👍👍👍

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You’re welcome!

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

No it should be changed if you did it at the website and saved to the passwords app.

[@Stilicho19801]

How does the new Passwords app work with multiple devices with different operating systems? I have a new phone with OS 18 but an older iMax that has uses the older Keychain.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You would have to copy and paste the passwords with different operating systems. I’m not sure what happens when you have passwords in Keychain and passwords in the new Passwords app. Sorry 😞

[@Tinarobb8]

Thank you Ellen! This has really made it clear about the Passwprd App. Thank You!👍🏾

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

So happy to help Tina! Thanks for watching.

[@user-InspireEllen]

Thank you Ellen always helpful. You’re a gem.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@ryanid23]

For some reason the website icons aren’t showing next to my passwords. The website field is filled in along with everything else. I’m running the latest version of iOS and have tried restarting my phone and the app

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

It may just be that the website doesn’t use icons. I have many passwords that don’t have icons next to them.

[@NoT-bt8ge]

Is there a way of seeing each password saved, just in case e.g. you move from apple?

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Sorry I should have shown that. Yes just tap into the password field and you will see the Password written out.

[@NoT-bt8ge]

Thank you Ellen, that’s much appreciated

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You’re welcome!

[@joeslunchbox1233]

Hi Ellen, great information as always, I need to do a lot of work with my reused Passwords. Thanks again…

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Thanks! It is a really good feature! Good luck Joe!

[@erickim2025]

Thanks you Ellen for this clip most helpful, IOS 18 can confusing & overwhelming, I' ll have to rewatch a few more times but this makes it way easier 😊 magalo

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Glad you found it helpful Magalo! It can be overwhelming.

[@robertbe2520]

Good video! Can you please “passkeys”? What are they, who uses them, and why? Thanks.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Here’s a video I did on Passkeys Robert! Hope it helps. The End Of Passwords? How To Set Up Apple Passkeys kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmelmKiKpriGhdk

[@robertbe2520]

@@EllensTipsForiOS The video was great! Thank you!!

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You’re welcome Robert!

[@marionshaw9619]

HinEllen..did I miss how to reject the suggested password ?

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Yes you did Marion. The only way to reject the password is to start over. Hopefully Apple will change that in an update.

[@mongo2044]

- If you have 6 or more 2FA set up in one of the 2FA apps like Authy, Google, or Microsoft, how do you move, whatever it is you move, from there to Passwords? or do you at all? Confused. - Also, moving forward, what would the process be to set up 2FA with Passwords when you encounter a new one you want to use (not all logins use 2FA but allow you to add or eventually require it)? Somehow, incredibly, I did this with one account. With the US government!

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Good question…. I would stick with the app you’re using. Because it just makes more sense. It’s already set up. Hope that helps.

[@leonaparic2089]

how to make autofill to work??? i need to press on user name ..then go to this damn app to copy user name the again come back and copy damn pass.... this is ridicules ... can you help me?

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Hi Leona, can you try going to Settings>scroll and tap on Apps>Now scroll and tap on Passwords> scroll to the bottom tap on view autofill settings now make sure the Passwords switch is toggled on. I have that toggled on and never need to open the app to fill in Passwords. Hope that helps.

[@leonaparic2089]

@@EllensTipsForiOS thank you, it is not an app, it is web site and it is not visible in apps... it worked before update perfectly , maybe i need do delete it and do everything all over again ?

[@leonaparic2089]

@@EllensTipsForiOS it is a web site,it is not visible in apps so this did not worked... I saved it on chrome , this was the only option for me ...before update it worked perfectly ... thank you for your time you lovely lady 😘

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

I use it on websites every day. Is it just one website or all of them?? If it’s just one they may be preventing the use of Autofill. If it’s all websites you need to make sure that Autofill is turned on by following my previous instructions. Sorry you’re having trouble.

[@leonaparic2089]

@@EllensTipsForiOS it is only this one.. it is what it is ... thank you for your help, much appreciated

[@deetrvl4life875]

I’m outdated. I still use my real memory and a little hidden real black book. Outdated but unhackable. But I guess that’s real security.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

What happens when you forget to update your little black as most people do?? Plus if anyone gets access to your black book they have everything. So not real security.

[@itsAJ819]

Not being to regenerate a password if you aren't happy with the one that was generated is one of my biggest gripes with the app.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@rayg3354]

I don’t think Netflix would appreciate people sharing passwords.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Well if you live in the same household and have multiple TV’s it should be just fine Ray. Netflix already has guards up to prevent it.

[@gardenjohn1]

Isn't this dangerous, all passwords could be Hacked?

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Not dangerous at all. More secure than keeping your passwords in a Notebook.