How to Retrieve Passwords from iCloud

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Learn how to view your saved iCloud passwords on an iPhone, iPad, and in Safari on a Mac
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This wikiHow will teach you how to retrieve passwords from iCloud Keychain. Once you have iCloud keychain set up, you can use it to see the passwords you have used on your mobile phone or tablet and Safari computer browser.

Things You Should Know

  • On an iPhone or iPad, you can see all your saved passwords in the Settings app in Passwords > Website & App Passwords.
  • If you're using a Mac, open Safari, go to Safari > Preferences, and then click Passwords.
  • You'll need to use FaceID, TouchID, or enter your account password to see your passwords.
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iPhone & iPad

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    You can tap the app icon that looks like a gear to open Settings.
    • You can skip this method and instead ask Siri for your password by saying "Hey Siri, what's my Netflix password?"
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    It's next to an icon of a key in the fifth grouping of menu options. [1]
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    You'll see it usually listed as the first option in this menu.
    • Use FaceID or TouchID when prompted.
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    The websites are listed alphabetically, so you may need to scroll to find the website you're looking for.
    • To edit the saved password, tap Edit here. If you want to delete the saved password, tap Delete in the "Edit" menu. [2]
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Safari on Mac

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    This app icon looks like a blue compass with a red needle that you'll see in your Dock.
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    You'll find the menu at the top of your screen.
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    In the "Preferences" window, you'll see the Passwords tab along the top of the window with General , Tabs , and Advanced .
    • Use TouchID or sign in with your password when prompted.
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    The websites are listed alphabetically, so you may need to scroll to find the website you're looking for.
    • Click Details to update the password. Click Remove to delete it. [3]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211146
      2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211146
      3. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211145

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      1. Open Settings.
      2. Tap Passwords .
      3. Tap Website & App Passwords .
      4. Tap a website to see the password.
      5. Click Search .

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