This is an absolute keeper of a RUclips video. Thank you so much for putting it together, as well as sharing the shortcut link and image. Very helpful!
Really impressed with your videos. You’re succinct, personable, and include chapters so I can go back and review individual parts. I recently unsubscribed from a bunch of channels covering Apple topics because I found myself screaming “Just get to the god damned point already” at the screen. So glad I stumbled upon your channel!
I see a few others have stated this fact, but it bears repeating: Apple's password manager is better than nothing, but the fact that it's only protected by the simple 4-digit passcode most users use, means it's extremely vulnerable, especially if you're "shoulder surfed" for your PIN). Same for even a 6-digit numeric PIM. A longer alpha-numeric pin is a must to address that scenario, but a 3rd-party password manager is even better. Different password than the phone. Apple could go a long way to fix this vulnerability by allowing the user to set a separate PIN for settings like the changing the passcode on the phone, opening your resetting your iCloud password, and locking the password manager. Nice informative video for those who aren't worried about those concerns.
@@beardfmThis may have just been resolved on iOS 17.4. I’m still not using Apple Passwords for fear of security. Your thoughts? Thanks. I’d really like to change from 1Password.
Great video. Can you do a deep dive / walkthrough of the new Passwords app in iOS18/ Sequoia. Long time 1Pw user, including managing family pws, curious if this is a viable option to switch to. Thanks I’m advance.
Great information, I have used last pass for the last several years. But recently decided to try this. I am curious is there a way to import passwords from file?
great video. Thank you - one important thing i didn't learn (and was hoping to). I only have an iPhone how do I import an exported password list from say last pass? I can export it from Last Pass but do not know how to import it into keychain (as i don't have a mac).
I had no idea about the 2FA features and I’m pretty confused about how to set it up/how to know if I can set it up. Maybe you could do a video expanding on that, or refer me to an existing one?
For sure! First you need to start with a website or login to see if it offers 2FA. Do you use a Gmail account, or Amazon? (don't share your email address or anything, I'll just send instructions based on the website you're talking about).
Great video. I’ve been using iCloud passwords for some time and I’m a bit concerned that if I’m mugged and they get the iPhone password off me I’d be in a great deal of trouble as they could change my iCloud password. Is there anyway to protect my device in this situation?
Can you also include the shortcut to open straight to the passwords section on your Mac? I downloaded the iOS version (which synced to my Mac), but the URL scheme doesn't seem to work on the Mac.
Hello from Spain! Very interesting video, there were quite a few things I didn't know! One question, the password shortcut that is compatible with the Mac gives an error when opening it, it tells me that this file or directory does not exist, it's strange, isn't it? Greetings!
Thanks! The Shortcuts download links can be buggy sometimes, let me know if this works for you: www.icloud.com/shortcuts/bd0e8d237c3248239f045c6f408fc019
Thank you for your quick answer! Nothing, it doesn't work. When I open it, it asks me if I allow the shortcut to access my passwords.prefPane file, I click allow but I get the error For what it's worth, I have Sonoma. On the iPhone and iPad it works perfectly, I have put it on my home screen with the icon you put :D Thank you!@@beardfm
I think I can’t give Apple Passwords a chance. The fact that I can access all the passwords using the same pin/password my phone uses is a no go. I prefer third party apps because I can set a different password.
Bro i do not have mac, using iPad (ios) instead. But now I am planning to switch back to google. Any way to export these passwords in csv file or directly to my google account? There are 300+ passwords saved in keychain !!
You can go to privacy.apple.com in safari on your iPad and request you data to be downloaded. Passwords should be a part of it. But if you can get a hold of a Mac even for a minute, you can export the passwords from System Settings there
On a PC you can still install the iCloud Password Chrome extension on any of your browsers. In public or on a friend’s device it would be manual entry while referring to your iPhone
Is it just me, or do recipients of shared passwords (say, your spouse) not see the “Title” of the password entry that you shared? This feels like a bug… as everything else about the password entry is shared with the group. I was just about to transition over to using this until I discovered that issue. Just wondering if anyone else has come across this gotcha?
I'm having a really hard time with the save password message (at the bottom of my screen) disappearing without me getting a chance to press save password. Any idea how I can solve this? This means that many apps are not saved with a password on my mobile.
@@beardfm This concerns an existing account. I also see the key above the keyboard. But when I log in to a website or app for the first time and a message appears asking whether I want to save the emailadres and password, I am not prompted to accept this because this message goes away immediately after two secondes. I'm always to late pressing the option to save it..
Still have the issue that if someone steals your phone and gets your pin, it happens, then full access is given to your passwords for absolutely everything. A seperate app mitigates this requiring a seperate login.
I attempted to copy my password database from 1Password to iCloud and 100 of my 400 passwords couldn’t be exported due to not having a website associated. So annoying.
Some more education about this section around two step authentication would be cool. I don’t use it often, but want to more. But iOS can’t be an authenticator, can it? 1:51
2-Step auth is a second layer of security that most websites and services offer. Enabling it you *usually* have the option of SMS text codes or “authenticator app.” I would recommend the later in case your number changes, you don’t have service, and you can’t sync the auth codes across devices. iCloud Passwords can certainly act as 2FA authenticator like I showed here. And I find it to be one of the most seamless. Plus it syncs via iCloud so it’s not tied to a single “authenticator” stand-alone app! Let me know if that helps!
Awesome amount of info but you need to slow down if you’re intending to teach anyone. It’s not a race. I constantly had to rewind and review anywhere you were talking about something that I’m not already somewhat familiar with.
Oh interesting. Could you sign in to appleid.apple.com on your work machine? If 2FA on your Apple ID works there I assume it would work as the extension.
I think Apple needs to make Passwords its own app, rather than it being embedded in Settings. They could have just turned Keychain Access into a Passwords app. Also, adding all the items you mentioned, like custom fields, user name, etc. There isn't really a reason to use this over other password managers yet. I have a bad feeling that this is as far as Apple will go with it as far as organization features goes. They also need to redo the entire Settings app on MacOS. Whoever thought up that redesign should be fired.
can you import from one password? I found how to import but do I go to the sites ?with one password in chrome you just type in the name and it gives you the option to log in
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⭐️ This Shortcut is universal and will open iCloud Passwords on your Mac, iPhone or iPad! www.icloud.com/shortcuts/02c8d542f9544ad5b6546d3a35076473
This is an absolute keeper of a RUclips video. Thank you so much for putting it together, as well as sharing the shortcut link and image. Very helpful!
Appreciate that so much 🙏🏻 thanks for watching!
I’m loving this channel more and more.
🙏🏻 means a lot, thank you
I think you read my mind at this point. Every time I’m like “I should set this up” or “I think I want to do that,” you have a video out the next day 😂
haha amazing! Let me know if a video doesn't exist yet for something you're looking to do 😉
Really impressed with your videos. You’re succinct, personable, and include chapters so I can go back and review individual parts. I recently unsubscribed from a bunch of channels covering Apple topics because I found myself screaming “Just get to the god damned point already” at the screen. So glad I stumbled upon your channel!
Appreciate that, and will keep them coming!
Omg!! Thank you for sharing your shortcut! I had no idea how to use them and set them up. You are a LEGEND! 🎉
You’re welcome! If you’re interested in more Shortcuts, I have a starter pack here: ruclips.net/video/CNLo26EVUu8/видео.htmlsi=IZgaZTO45dYMMymn
@@beardfm amazing thank you!!
Clear and concise!! thank you bud!!
You’re welcome!
I really needed this Video... THANK YOU! But now onto the long process of cleaning up my Passwords and passkeys... oi!
Your'e welcome! And cleaning it up is a process, but worth it!
Great video Stephen, always something to learn… every day is a school day.
Appreciate it 🙏🏻
I see a few others have stated this fact, but it bears repeating: Apple's password manager is better than nothing, but the fact that it's only protected by the simple 4-digit passcode most users use, means it's extremely vulnerable, especially if you're "shoulder surfed" for your PIN). Same for even a 6-digit numeric PIM. A longer alpha-numeric pin is a must to address that scenario, but a 3rd-party password manager is even better. Different password than the phone.
Apple could go a long way to fix this vulnerability by allowing the user to set a separate PIN for settings like the changing the passcode on the phone, opening your resetting your iCloud password, and locking the password manager.
Nice informative video for those who aren't worried about those concerns.
Good points, I share these tips and more on keeping safe here: ruclips.net/video/XxODOy-7C0Q/видео.htmlsi=RtJy6AUjTw32xjKy
@@beardfmThis may have just been resolved on iOS 17.4. I’m still not using Apple Passwords for fear of security. Your thoughts? Thanks. I’d really like to change from 1Password.
Thanks a lot for the shortcut that was really helpful. 🙏
Now, I just need one for hide my email
You’re welcome!
Superb, Stephen. Thank you so much. I might have to watch it a few times, as there was a great deal of information in that video.
Thanks for saying so 🙏🏻 and watch as many times as you’d like 😏
Thank you for the detailed and very helpful video. Hope to see more from this channel.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
One of the best channel and creator for EVERYTHING apple.
Hats off to your quality of work
Means a lot 🙏 thanks so much
Great videos Stephen thanks for taking the time to make them
Thanks for saying so! Will keep them coming 🙂
Thank you for the slowing advice, I am not very tech competent. Thank you again.
Glad I could help!
Great video. Can you do a deep dive / walkthrough of the new Passwords app in iOS18/ Sequoia. Long time 1Pw user, including managing family pws, curious if this is a viable option to switch to. Thanks I’m advance.
Thanks! And once the public beta are available I'll be able to do a deep-dive on the new passwords app!
It's not ready yet. It's 25% baked, and will need time to be more robust before I switch to it. Great video!
It's not complete for sure, hopefully in iOS 18 we get more features!
I don’t have the three dots menu on the main password screen. It says edit.
Same! Got the latest update but no three dots
Are you on the 17.1 beta? That's interesting 🤔
I just updated to 17.1 and I don’t have them either. Just ‘edit’
How can I move the password’s from google to keychain. I only want to use the password manager on my I phone. Any help please.
Great information, I have used last pass for the last several years. But recently decided to try this. I am curious is there a way to import passwords from file?
You can! But has to be done on the Mac. I exported a file from 1Password and imported to iCloud Passwords
Thanks!
Wow, appreciate that!
great video. Thank you - one important thing i didn't learn (and was hoping to). I only have an iPhone how do I import an exported password list from say last pass? I can export it from Last Pass but do not know how to import it into keychain (as i don't have a mac).
Unfortunately there are no import options directly on iPhone, have to do it on a Mac. Even iOS 18 doesn't have options for that.
I had no idea about the 2FA features and I’m pretty confused about how to set it up/how to know if I can set it up. Maybe you could do a video expanding on that, or refer me to an existing one?
For sure! First you need to start with a website or login to see if it offers 2FA. Do you use a Gmail account, or Amazon? (don't share your email address or anything, I'll just send instructions based on the website you're talking about).
@@beardfm yes I have a Gmail account but I only use it signed in to the default mail app and never sign in on a browser 😅
Mr Robles can I please get the download link for that amazingly beautiful wallpaper
You can find it here! kirokustudio.co.uk/shop/bound-wallpaper-pack/
Great video. I’ve been using iCloud passwords for some time and I’m a bit concerned that if I’m mugged and they get the iPhone password off me I’d be in a great deal of trouble as they could change my iCloud password. Is there anyway to protect my device in this situation?
That is a risk, but I share some tips here: ruclips.net/video/XxODOy-7C0Q/видео.htmlsi=MexDLv9xvZil2bhw
Do you enable Under Password Options on Mac OS use passwords and passkeys from Icloud Keychain for this?
Yes!
Make an update for this video for iOS 18.
I show the iOS 18 Passwords app here! ruclips.net/video/tkwZRHhzbgM/видео.html&si=KLYy_D55xLOnWkEV
Need an update on this with iOS 18
I show the iOS 18 Passwords app here! ruclips.net/video/tkwZRHhzbgM/видео.html&si=KLYy_D55xLOnWkEV
Can you also include the shortcut to open straight to the passwords section on your Mac? I downloaded the iOS version (which synced to my Mac), but the URL scheme doesn't seem to work on the Mac.
For sure! This one will actually work universally across all devices: www.icloud.com/shortcuts/02c8d542f9544ad5b6546d3a35076473
I can’t see this additional things like Share pass and stuff I’m on iOS 17.2.1
Hello from Spain! Very interesting video, there were quite a few things I didn't know! One question, the password shortcut that is compatible with the Mac gives an error when opening it, it tells me that this file or directory does not exist, it's strange, isn't it?
Greetings!
Thanks! The Shortcuts download links can be buggy sometimes, let me know if this works for you: www.icloud.com/shortcuts/bd0e8d237c3248239f045c6f408fc019
Thank you for your quick answer!
Nothing, it doesn't work. When I open it, it asks me if I allow the shortcut to access my passwords.prefPane file, I click allow but I get the error
For what it's worth, I have Sonoma.
On the iPhone and iPad it works perfectly, I have put it on my home screen with the icon you put :D
Thank you!@@beardfm
I found the bug!
If you change 13.0 to 130 it works fine
Thanks for the help!@@beardfm
Wish they also had a built in vpn
Bosco! Yes!!! Lol
Haha thank you for acknowledging!
Do you use multiple password managers for redundancy, is it a good idea to do that or not?
I was doing that for a while with 1Password, but now I'm all in on iCloud Passwords. I do export them and save that file periodically as a "backup"
Icloud keychain overlaps passwords of the same qebsite. My work website we use several passwords but in the same website and is really annoying
Yes, I'm hoping to see improvements to this in iOS 18 come June
is there a way to import into apple passwords from other password providers?
Yes, but you have to do it on a Mac! I exported from 1Password and imported into iCloud Passwords
The delivery is far too quick for an old guy like me, the bits I caught sounded alright but I kept getting left behind.
Sorry about that! If you click the gear icon you can slow it down to 75% or 50% speed!
I had the same issue.
I think I can’t give Apple Passwords a chance. The fact that I can access all the passwords using the same pin/password my phone uses is a no go.
I prefer third party apps because I can set a different password.
I get that for sure. I do have some tips for that though: ruclips.net/video/XxODOy-7C0Q/видео.html
Anyone know what case he’s using?
It's the Decoded case! I review it here: ruclips.net/video/6WNnw9Swhyc/видео.htmlsi=HVws0EhKOmTlQS6I
Bro i do not have mac, using iPad (ios) instead. But now I am planning to switch back to google. Any way to export these passwords in csv file or directly to my google account? There are 300+ passwords saved in keychain !!
You can go to privacy.apple.com in safari on your iPad and request you data to be downloaded. Passwords should be a part of it. But if you can get a hold of a Mac even for a minute, you can export the passwords from System Settings there
@@beardfm 🙏🏼thank you
is it safe ? It it safer the 1password and nord pass ?
I would say so, given that it's Apple's own solution and protected under Stolen Device Protection + Advanced iCloud Data Security (if enabled).
So if I set a hard password in iCloud for a website, how do I login on my PC or a public/friend’s device?
On a PC you can still install the iCloud Password Chrome extension on any of your browsers. In public or on a friend’s device it would be manual entry while referring to your iPhone
@@beardfmcan't you just download icloud for windows?
Is it just me, or do recipients of shared passwords (say, your spouse) not see the “Title” of the password entry that you shared? This feels like a bug… as everything else about the password entry is shared with the group. I was just about to transition over to using this until I discovered that issue. Just wondering if anyone else has come across this gotcha?
That’s a good point, hopefully we see that changed and other improvements at WWDC
If someone steals your phone and knows the phone pin, will they be able to access the passwords?
Yes.
Yes, but there are some tips for that: ruclips.net/video/XxODOy-7C0Q/видео.htmlsi=MexDLv9xvZil2bhw
I'm having a really hard time with the save password message (at the bottom of my screen) disappearing without me getting a chance to press save password. Any idea how I can solve this? This means that many apps are not saved with a password on my mobile.
Is this when creating a new account? And do you still see the key icon above the keyboard? You can tap that to create a new login
@@beardfm This concerns an existing account. I also see the key above the keyboard. But when I log in to a website or app for the first time and a message appears asking whether I want to save the emailadres and password, I am not prompted to accept this because this message goes away immediately after two secondes. I'm always to late pressing the option to save it..
Still have the issue that if someone steals your phone and gets your pin, it happens, then full access is given to your passwords for absolutely everything. A seperate app mitigates this requiring a seperate login.
It's a fair criticism, I have some tips on that that though: ruclips.net/video/XxODOy-7C0Q/видео.htmlsi=l-cRvlxIkWEXcmTo
is there a way to import all 1password password to apple password thing'e?
Yes! In the 1Password app, export all items to a CSV formatted file. Then you can import that into iCloud Passwords, but has to be on a Mac.
@@beardfm Thank you, I was also wondering this!
How to access that recently generated passwords page?
Tap the three dots in the top right of the iCloud Passwords screen!
I'd also like to know, as my Passwords "app" doesn't show the recently created passwords. I'm on iOS 17.1.
I attempted to copy my password database from 1Password to iCloud and 100 of my 400 passwords couldn’t be exported due to not having a website associated. So annoying.
That really stinks, for sure
Some more education about this section around two step authentication would be cool. I don’t use it often, but want to more. But iOS can’t be an authenticator, can it? 1:51
2-Step auth is a second layer of security that most websites and services offer. Enabling it you *usually* have the option of SMS text codes or “authenticator app.” I would recommend the later in case your number changes, you don’t have service, and you can’t sync the auth codes across devices.
iCloud Passwords can certainly act as 2FA authenticator like I showed here. And I find it to be one of the most seamless. Plus it syncs via iCloud so it’s not tied to a single “authenticator” stand-alone app! Let me know if that helps!
I know what two factor is.
I’m going to have to rewatch… I started getting lost. It got involved.
Awesome amount of info but you need to slow down if you’re intending to teach anyone. It’s not a race. I constantly had to rewind and review anywhere you were talking about something that I’m not already somewhat familiar with.
Will consider some longer-form tutorials! The standalone passwords app is coming with iOS 18 which should make all of this easier as well.
Still none the wiser,going too fast
My work blocks access to iCloud email by default - anyone else have something similar and if so, will the Chrome extension still work?
Oh interesting. Could you sign in to appleid.apple.com on your work machine? If 2FA on your Apple ID works there I assume it would work as the extension.
Update: the browser extension will only work when you install iCloud for Windows 😢 so long old like I’m stuck with Lastpass unless that changes.
I think Apple needs to make Passwords its own app, rather than it being embedded in Settings. They could have just turned Keychain Access into a Passwords app. Also, adding all the items you mentioned, like custom fields, user name, etc. There isn't really a reason to use this over other password managers yet. I have a bad feeling that this is as far as Apple will go with it as far as organization features goes. They also need to redo the entire Settings app on MacOS. Whoever thought up that redesign should be fired.
Agreed on the standalone app. They've added new features with each iOS update so I'm hopeful they will continue to update it.
When your iPhone is so complicated you have to look up videos on how to figure the crap out. Never had any issues with android. iPhone SUCKS
If you're interesting I actually made an exhaustive video on learning iPhone here: ruclips.net/video/pXvd8HNAdAk/видео.htmlsi=n7b3fK5wKLeLYKtm
I’m watching your videos to know some good ideas to protect iPhone etc battery… but u talking very fast make little slowly please
This video may help! ruclips.net/video/MQchFoNRLsc/видео.htmlsi=hG_6F1nc2_WBvEO-
Too fast.
"free" I paid a thousand bucks for that phone. The correct term would be "included".
True
you are speaking toooooo fast!!!
can you import from one password? I found how to import but do I go to the sites ?with one password in chrome you just type in the name and it gives you the option to log in
If you open the 1Password app > File there’s an option to export all your items. And iCloud Passwords can import that!
@@beardfm I did NOT know this! I’ll be digging into this for sure, Stephen.