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Storing passwords on your iPhone can save time and a lot of hassle, but finding them later might feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. Whether you’re using Apple’s built-in solutions (the familiar iCloud Keychain or the newer Passwords app) or a third-party password manager, we’ll show you exactly how to view and manage your credentials in just a few taps.
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How to view saved passwords on an iPhone
Apple offers two native ways to store and find passwords: iCloud Keychain (available since iOS 7) and the dedicated Passwords app (introduced in iOS 17). To access both:
Open “Settings” on your iPhone.
Scroll down and tap “Passwords.” You might be prompted to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode.
In the “Passwords” screen, you’ll see a list of websites and apps with saved credentials. Tap any entry to view the username and password.
Tip: If you don’t see a “Passwords” option, make sure your iPhone is running iOS 17 or later. The old iCloud Keychain interface is now combined under this single section for simplicity.
How to find saved passwords on an iPhone with a third‑party password manager
If you use a third-party password manager, you can access your passwords through its app, desktop, or standalone version. The specific steps may vary depending on the password manager, but usually you have to:
Log in to your password manager using your Master Password, PIN, or biometrics.
Go to the “Passwords” section. It can also be referred to as “Vault” or “My Vault.”
You’ll see a list of credentials saved in your vault. Tap the chosen item to check or copy your password.
Alternatives to Apple Passwords
If you live inside Apple’s ecosystem, Apple Passwords (formerly iCloud Keychain) is free, built-in, and encrypted end-to-end. It syncs logins across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with zero setup. But its simplicity comes with limitations: you won’t find secure note storage, credit-card vaults, or non-Apple sharing options.
A standalone manager like NordPass adds:
Secure note and file attachments alongside passwords.
Cross-platform sync to Android, Windows, Linux, and every major browser.
Family plans, emergency access, and safe password sharing outside the Apple ecosystem.
A “Password health” dashboard that flags weak, reused, old, or exposed passwords.
Real-time breach alerts
You can get started with NordPass on your iPhone in just a few taps:
Download NordPass from the App Store.
Open “Settings,” select “Passwords,” tap “Password options,” and enable NordPass under “Allow filling from.”
Next time you log in to an app or site, tap the keys icon on your keyboard, choose NordPass, and authorize with Face ID or your master password.
Keep forgetting passwords? Try passkeys instead
Passkeys are a new way to log in without ever typing or remembering a password. Behind the scenes, they use cryptographic key pairs: one of the keys stays on your device and the other on the service’s server. That means no shared secrets to steal or guess.
Using passkeys on Apple devices is seamless: when you sign up for a site that supports them, your iPhone will prompt you to create a passkey. From then on, Face ID or Touch ID unlocks your account protected by a passkey in seconds. For a deep dive, check out “What is a passkey?” and learn how passkeys work on Apple devices.
NordPass also stores your passkeys alongside passwords, so you get one secure home for all your logins — whether they’re passwords or passkeys.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sync saved passwords across all Apple devices?
Yes. As long as you’re signed into the same Apple ID and have iCloud Keychain (iOS 17 or earlier) or iCloud Sync for Passwords (iOS 18+) enabled, your credentials follow you automatically. With NordPass, you can also sync to Android, Windows, Linux, and browsers.
Can I recover deleted passwords on my iPhone?
Apple Passwords keeps deleted items in “Recently deleted” for 30 days. To recover recently deleted passwords:
Open the “Passwords” app.
Select “Deleted.”
Select a password you wish to recover and tap “Recover.”
How do I turn off the password autofill setting on an iPhone?
To turn off the password autofill functionality on an iPhone, do the following:
Head to “Settings.”
Select “Passwords.”
Tap “Password options.”
Toggle off “Autofill passwords & passkeys” or deselect individual providers like Apple Passwords or NordPass.
How do I transfer passwords to a new iPhone?
If you back up to iCloud, your passwords move over automatically when you set up the new phone.
Here’s what you need to do:
Sign in with your Apple ID.
Go to “Settings.”
Select “iCloud.”
Tap “Passwords & keychain.”
Turn on “Sync this iPhone.”
Wait for your passwords to appear (may take a few minutes depending on your connection).
How can I edit and delete saved passwords on the iPhone?
Here’s a quick rundown on how you can edit or remove passwords on your iPhone:
Open the Passwords app.
Tap the login you want.
Hit “Edit.”
Now you can change the username, password, or notes. To save the changes, tap “Save.”
If you want to remove the password simply tap “Delete” while you’re in the edit view.