For years, Apple’s passwords lived in two awkward places: a buried Settings menu and the old Keychain Access utility. With iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, that changed — there’s now a dedicated Passwords app that brings everything into one clean, secure place. We at GetMyPassword show you how to use Apple’s Passwords app on iPhone and Mac, what it can do, and how it keeps your logins safe.
What the Apple Passwords app is
Introduced with iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, the Passwords app replaces the scattered old menus and Keychain Access. It securely stores and syncs your logins, Wi-Fi passwords, passkeys and two-factor codes across all your Apple devices — no third-party app required. If you live in Apple’s ecosystem, it’s a genuine, free password manager built right in.
How to open it
- On iPhone or iPad — find Passwords on your Home Screen, or search “Passwords” with Spotlight.
- On Mac — open it from Launchpad or your Applications folder.
Every time you open it, the app asks for Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode, so even someone holding your unlocked phone can’t browse your logins.
What you can do with it
- View and edit any saved login in one place.
- Autofill passwords and passkeys on websites and apps.
- Generate strong new passwords when you sign up somewhere.
- Share credentials securely with family.
- Get alerts when a password is weak, reused or has appeared in a known data leak.
Make sure it syncs everywhere
The Passwords app relies on iCloud Keychain to keep your logins consistent across iPhone, iPad and Mac. If a password saved on one device isn’t showing on another, turn on iCloud Passwords & Keychain in your iCloud settings. It’s the same vault Safari uses, so anything you’d find via our guide to managing Safari passwords appears here too.
If you split your life between Apple and Android or Chrome, the Apple Passwords app only covers the Apple side. Our guide to Google Password Manager covers the other.
Act on the security warnings
The most useful feature is the security alert. When the app flags a weak or leaked password, replace it with a strong, random one from our password generator and save the new version back. A few minutes clearing those warnings is the single biggest boost you can give your account security.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Apple Passwords app?
On iPhone and iPad it’s on your Home Screen or via Spotlight search for “Passwords”; on Mac it’s in Launchpad or the Applications folder. It arrived with iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia.
Is the Apple Passwords app safe?
Yes. It’s encrypted, synced through iCloud Keychain, and requires Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode every time you open it. Turn on two-factor authentication for your Apple Account for full protection.
Does it replace Keychain Access?
For everyday use, yes — the Passwords app replaces the scattered Settings menus and the old Keychain Access utility, gathering logins, Wi-Fi passwords, passkeys and 2FA codes in one place.