From iPhoneIslam.com, the iPhone now showcases the new password on the screen for family members, making it facile for Apple users to securely share passwords in the iOS 17 update. Previously reliant on external applications for password management and sharing with trusted individuals, Apple has now introduced the "Family Passwords" feature. This enables users to share passwords securely with trusted contacts, provided all participants are utilizing iOS 17, iPadOS 17, or macOS 14 Sonoma. Subsequently, you and your associates can swiftly access usernames and passwords for websites, applications, and streaming services. Exercise caution and share credential data only with those you wholly trust. How does one share passwords with trusted individuals?
Quick Facts About Password Sharing
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1. Log in using your Apple account to create and utilize shared password groups.
2. Ensure at least one of your devices is updated to iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS 14 Sonoma, or a newer version.
3. Contacts can only be invited if they possess an updated device.
4. Shared passwords are stored in the iCloud Keychain.
5. Password transfer to an outdated device results in inaccessibility.
6. Only the owner can add or remove individuals from the shared password group.
Creating a New Shared Password Group
1. Navigate to Settings -> Passwords.
2. Authenticate as needed to access the password list.
3. Press the "+" button.
4. Select "New Shared Group" and name your group.
5. Press "+ Add People" to start inviting members.
6. Select contacts to add; those in blue have updated Apple accounts.
7. Press "Add" when ready; more people can be added later.
8. Press "Create" to finalize the shared password group.
9. If you possess older devices that do not function after the iOS 17, iPadOS 17, or macOS 14 Sonoma update, you will be prompted to update them if you wish to access shared password groups.
10. Press "Continue."
11. Search for the credentials of the current account you want to share with the group, then click "Transfer."
12. You will be asked to notify your contacts. You can click "Not Now" to skip this step or "Notify via Messages" to invite them to the shared password group.
Accepting a Shared Password Group Invitation
1. Open the invitation in Messages and press "View" to open it.
2. Authenticate as needed to access the password list.
3. Accept or decline the invitation accordingly.
4. Click "OK" on the welcome screen to confirm synchronization and data sharing details.
5. If you possess older devices that haven't been updated to iOS 17, iPadOS 17, or macOS 14 Sonoma, an update will be requested if you intend to access shared password groups. Press "Continue."
6. On the following screen, click "Not Now" if you prefer not to add passwords or keys to the group immediately.
7. Alternatively, press "Choose Passwords" to add account credential data to the group.
8. Transfer the passwords as mentioned above to create a shared password group.
Deleting Accounts from a Shared Password Group
1. Long-press on the account, then choose "Delete" from quick actions.
2. Press the account, then select "Delete Password" from the bottom.
3. Swipe left on the account, then press the "Delete" button.
4. Press "Edit," choose the account(s), then press "Delete."
Deleted shared passwords will be transferred to a new section called "Recently Deleted" within the shared password group. They can be accessed from the main password list and will be permanently deleted after 30 days.
If you are the owner of the shared credential data, you have the option to recover the account to the group or to your private passwords. Alternatively, you can choose to delete it immediately. If you haven't shared the credential data, you can only recover the account to the group.
Removing Individuals from the Shared Password Group
1. In the view of the password group, click on "Manage."
2. Select the contact you want to remove.
3. Press "Remove from Group" and confirm.
Deleting a Shared Password Group
1. In the view of the password group, click on "Manage."
2. Press "Delete Group" and confirm by clicking "Delete."
Shared passwords across Apple devices make iCloud Keychain more convenient than ever, positioning it competitively against paid password managers.