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iPhone User Guide

• iPhone models compatible with iOS 17
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• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (2nd generation)
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (3rd generation)
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• Setup basics
• Make your iPhone your own
• Take great photos and videos
• Keep in touch with friends and family
• Share features with your family
• Use iPhone for your daily routines
• Expert advice from Apple Support
• What’s new in iOS 17
• Turn on and set up iPhone
• Wake and unlock
• Set up cellular service
• Use Dual SIM
• Connect to the internet
• Sign in with Apple ID
• Subscribe to iCloud+
• Find settings
• Set up mail, contacts, and calendar accounts
• Learn the meaning of the status icons
• Charge the battery
• Charge with cleaner energy sources
• Show the battery percentage
• Check battery health and usage
• Use Low Power Mode
• Read and bookmark the user guide
• Learn basic gestures
• Learn gestures for iPhone models with Face ID
• Adjust the volume
• Find your apps in App Library
• Switch between open apps
• Quit and reopen an app
• Multitask with Picture in Picture
• Access features from the Lock Screen
• View Live Activities in the Dynamic Island
• Perform quick actions
• Search on iPhone
• Get information about your iPhone
• View or change cellular data settings
• Travel with iPhone
• Change sounds and vibrations
• Use the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
• Create a custom Lock Screen
• Change the wallpaper
• Adjust the screen brightness and color balance
• Keep the iPhone display on longer
• Use StandBy
• Customize the text size and zoom setting
• Change the name of your iPhone
• Change the date and time
• Change the language and region
• Organize your apps in folders
• Add, edit, and remove widgets
• Move apps and widgets on the Home Screen
• Remove apps
• Use and customize Control Center
• Change or lock the screen orientation
• View and respond to notifications
• Change notification settings
• Set up a Focus
• Allow or silence notifications for a Focus
• Turn a Focus on or off
• Stay focused while driving
• Customize sharing options
• Type with the onscreen keyboard
• Dictate text
• Select and edit text
• Use predictive text
• Use text replacements
• Add or change keyboards
• Add emoji and stickers
• Take a screenshot
• Take a screen recording
• Draw in documents
• Add text, shapes, signatures, and more
• Fill out forms and sign documents
• Use Live Text to interact with content in a photo or video
• Use Visual Look Up to identify objects in your photos and videos
• Lift a subject from the photo background
• Subscribe to Apple Arcade
• Play with friends in Game Center
• Connect a game controller
• Use App Clips
• Update apps
• View or cancel subscriptions
• Manage purchases, settings, and restrictions
• Install and manage fonts
• Buy books and audiobooks
• Annotate books
• Access books on other Apple devices
• Listen to audiobooks
• Set reading goals
• Organize books
• Create and edit events in Calendar
• Send invitations
• Reply to invitations
• Change how you view events
• Search for events
• Change calendar and event settings
• Schedule or display events in a different time zone
• Keep track of events
• Use multiple calendars
• Use the Holidays calendar
• Share iCloud calendars
• Camera basics
• Set up your shot
• Apply Photographic Styles
• Take Live Photos
• Take Burst mode shots
• Take a selfie
• Take panoramic photos
• Take macro photos and videos
• Take portraits
• Take Night mode photos
• Take Apple ProRAW photos
• Adjust the shutter volume
• Adjust HDR camera settings
• Record videos
• Record spatial videos for Apple Vision Pro
• Record ProRes videos
• Record videos in Cinematic mode
• Change video recording settings
• Save camera settings
• Customize the Main camera lens
• Change advanced camera settings
• View, share, and print photos
• Use Live Text
• Scan a QR code
• See the world clock
• Set an alarm
• Change the next wake up alarm
• Use the stopwatch
• Use multiple timers
• Add and use contact information
• Edit contacts
• Add your contact info
• Use NameDrop on iPhone to share your contact info
• Use other contact accounts
• Use Contacts from the Phone app
• Merge or hide duplicate contacts
• Export contacts
• Get started with FaceTime
• Make FaceTime calls
• Receive FaceTime calls
• Create a FaceTime link
• Take a Live Photo
• Turn on Live Captions in a FaceTime call
• Use other apps during a call
• Make a Group FaceTime call
• View participants in a grid
• Use SharePlay to watch, listen, and play together
• Share your screen in a FaceTime call
• Collaborate on a document in FaceTime
• Use video conferencing features
• Hand off a FaceTime call to another Apple device
• Change the FaceTime video settings
• Change the FaceTime audio settings
• Change your appearance
• Leave a call or switch to Messages
• Block unwanted callers
• Report a call as spam
• Connect external devices or servers
• Modify files, folders, and downloads
• Search for files and folders
• Organize files and folders
• Set up iCloud Drive
• Share files and folders in iCloud Drive
• Share your location
• Meet up with a friend
• Send your location via satellite
• Add or remove a friend
• Locate a friend
• Get notified when friends change their location
• Notify a friend when your location changes
• Add your iPhone
• Add your iPhone Wallet with MagSafe
• Get notified if you leave a device behind
• Locate a device
• Mark a device as lost
• Erase a device
• Remove a device
• Add an AirTag
• Share an AirTag or other item in Find My on iPhone
• Add a third-party item
• Get notified if you leave an item behind
• Locate an item
• Mark an item as lost
• Remove an item
• Adjust map settings
• Get started with Fitness
• Track daily activity and change your move goal
• See your activity summary
• Sync a third-party workout app
• Change fitness notifications
• Share your activity
• Subscribe to Apple Fitness+
• Find Apple Fitness+ workouts and meditations
• Start an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation
• Create a Custom Plan in Apple Fitness+
• Work out together using SharePlay
• Change what’s on the screen during an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation
• Download an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation
• Get started with Freeform
• Create a Freeform board
• Draw or handwrite
• Apply consistent styles
• Position items on a board
• Search Freeform boards
• Share and collaborate
• Delete and recover boards
• Get started with Health
• Fill out your Health Details
• Intro to Health data
• View your health data
• Share your health data
• View health data shared by others
• Download health records
• View health records
• Monitor your walking steadiness
• Log menstrual cycle information
• View menstrual cycle predictions and history
• Track your medications
• Learn more about your medications
• Log your state of mind
• Take a mental health assessment
• Set up a schedule for a Sleep Focus
• Turn off alarms and delete sleep schedules
• Add or change sleep schedules
• Turn Sleep Focus on or off
• Change your wind down period, sleep goal, and more
• View your sleep history
• Check your headphone levels
• Use audiogram data
• Register as an organ donor
• Back up your Health data
• Intro to Home
• Upgrade to the new Home architecture
• Set up accessories
• Control accessories
• Control your home using Siri
• Use Grid Forecast to plan your energy usage
• Set up HomePod
• Control your home remotely
• Create and use scenes
• Use automations
• Set up security cameras
• Use Face Recognition
• Unlock your door with a home key
• Configure a router
• Invite others to control accessories
• Add more homes
• Get music, movies, and TV shows
• Get ringtones
• Manage purchases and settings
• Get started with Journal
• Write in your journal
• Review your past journal entries
• Change Journal settings
• Magnify nearby objects
• Change settings
• Detect people around you
• Detect doors around you
• Receive image descriptions of your surroundings
• Read aloud text and labels around you
• Set up shortcuts for Detection Mode
• Add and remove email accounts
• Set up a custom email domain
• Check your email
• Unsend email with Undo Send
• Reply to and forward emails
• Save an email draft
• Add email attachments
• Download email attachments
• Annotate email attachments
• Set email notifications
• Search for email
• Organize email in mailboxes
• Flag or block emails
• Filter emails
• Use Hide My Email
• Use Mail Privacy Protection
• Change email settings
• Delete and recover emails
• Add a Mail widget to your Home Screen
• Print emails
• Get travel directions
• Select other route options
• Find stops along your route
• View a route overview or a list of turns
• Change settings for spoken directions
• Get driving directions
• Get directions to your parked car
• Set up electric vehicle routing
• Report traffic incidents
• Get cycling directions
• Get walking directions
• Get transit directions
• Delete recent directions
• Get traffic and weather info
• Estimate travel time and ETA
• Download offline maps
• Search for places
• Find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services
• Get information about places
• Mark places
• Share places
• Rate places
• Save favorite places
• Explore new places with Guides
• Organize places in My Guides
• Delete significant locations
• Look around places
• Take Flyover tours
• Find your Maps settings
• Measure dimensions
• View and save measurements
• Measure a person’s height
• Use the level
• Set up Messages
• About iMessage
• Send and reply to messages
• Unsend and edit messages
• Keep track of messages
• Forward and share messages
• Group conversations
• Watch, listen, or play together using SharePlay
• Collaborate on projects
• Use iMessage apps
• Take and edit photos or videos
• Share photos, links, and more
• Send stickers
• Request, send, and receive payments
• Send and receive audio messages
• Animate messages
• Change notifications
• Block, filter, and report messages
• Delete messages and attachments
• Recover deleted messages
• View albums, playlists, and more
• Show song credits and lyrics
• Queue up your music
• Listen to broadcast radio
• Subscribe to Apple Music
• Play music together in the car with iPhone
• Listen to lossless music
• Listen to Dolby Atmos music
• Apple Music Sing
• Find new music
• Add music and listen offline
• Get personalized recommendations
• Listen to radio
• Search for music
• Create playlists
• See what your friends are listening to
• Use Siri to play music
• Change the way music sounds
• Get started with News
• Use News widgets
• See news stories chosen just for you
• Read stories
• Follow your favorite teams with My Sports
• Listen to Apple News Today
• Subscribe to Apple News+
• Browse and read Apple News+ stories and issues
• Download Apple News+ issues
• Listen to audio stories
• Solve crossword puzzles
• Search for news stories
• Save stories in News for later
• Subscribe to individual news channels
• Get started with Notes
• Add or remove accounts
• Create and format notes
• Draw or write
• Add photos, videos, and more
• Scan text and documents
• Work with PDFs
• Create Quick Notes
• Search notes
• Organize in folders
• Organize with tags
• Use Smart Folders
• Export or print notes
• Change Notes settings
• Make a call
• Answer or decline incoming calls
• While on a call
• Set up voicemail
• Check voicemail
• Change voicemail greeting and settings
• Select ringtones and vibrations
• Make calls using Wi-Fi
• Set up call forwarding and call waiting
• Avoid unwanted calls
• View photos and videos
• Play videos and slideshows
• Delete or hide photos and videos
• Edit photos and videos
• Trim video length and adjust slow motion
• Edit Cinematic mode videos
• Edit Live Photos
• Edit portraits
• Use photo albums
• Edit, share, and organize albums
• Filter and sort photos and videos in albums
• Make stickers from your photos
• Duplicate and copy photos and videos
• Merge duplicate photos and videos
• Search for photos
• Identify people and pets
• Browse photos by location
• Share photos and videos
• Share long videos
• View photos and videos shared with you
• Watch memories
• Personalize your memories
• Manage memories and featured photos
• Use iCloud Photos
• Create shared albums
• Add and remove people in a shared album
• Add and delete photos and videos in a shared album
• Set up or join an iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Add content to an iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Use iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Import and export photos and videos
• Print photos
• Find podcasts
• Listen to podcasts
• Follow your favorite podcasts
• Use the Podcasts widget
• Organize your podcast library
• Download, save, or share podcasts
• Subscribe to podcasts
• Listen to subscriber-only content
• Change download settings
• Make a grocery list
• Add items to a list
• Edit and manage a list
• Search and organize lists
• Work with templates
• Use Smart Lists
• Print reminders
• Use the Reminders widget
• Change Reminders settings
• Browse the web
• Search for websites
• Customize your Safari settings
• Change the layout
• Use Safari profiles
• Open and close tabs
• Organize your tabs
• View your Safari tabs from another Apple device
• Share Tab Groups
• Use Siri to listen to a webpage
• Bookmark favorite webpages
• Save pages to a Reading List
• Find links shared with you
• Annotate and save a webpage as a PDF
• Automatically fill in forms
• Get extensions
• Hide ads and distractions
• Clear your cache
• Browse the web privately
• Use passkeys in Safari
• Check stocks
• Manage multiple watchlists
• Read business news
• Add earnings reports to your calendar
• Use a Stocks widget
• Translate text, voice, and conversations
• Translate text in apps
• Translate with the camera view
• Subscribe to Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, or an Apple TV channel
• Add your TV provider
• Get shows, movies, and more
• Watch sports
• Watch Major League Soccer with MLS Season Pass
• Control playback
• Manage your library
• Change the settings
• Make a recording
• Play it back
• Edit or delete a recording
• Keep recordings up to date
• Organize recordings
• Search for or rename a recording
• Share a recording
• Duplicate a recording
• Keep cards and passes in Wallet
• Set up Apple Pay
• Use Apple Pay for contactless payments
• Use Apple Pay in apps and on the web
• Track your orders
• Use Apple Cash
• Use Apple Card
• Use Savings
• Pay for transit
• Access your home, hotel room, and vehicle
• Add identity cards
• Use COVID-19 vaccination cards
• Check your Apple Account balance
• Use Express Mode
• Organize your Wallet
• Remove cards or passes
• Check the weather
• Check the weather in other locations
• View weather maps
• Manage weather notifications
• Use Weather widgets
• Learn the weather icons
• Find out what Siri can do
• Tell Siri about yourself
• Have Siri announce calls and notifications
• Add Siri Shortcuts
• About Siri Suggestions
• Use Siri in your car
• Change Siri settings
• Contact emergency services
• Use Emergency SOS via satellite
• Request Roadside Assistance via satellite
• Set up and view your Medical ID
• Use Check In
• Manage Crash Detection
• Reset privacy and security settings in an emergency
• Set up Family Sharing
• Add Family Sharing members
• Remove Family Sharing members
• Share subscriptions
• Share purchases
• Share locations with family and locate lost devices
• Set up Apple Cash Family and Apple Card Family
• Set up parental controls
• Set up a child’s device
• Get started with Screen Time
• Protect your vision health with Screen Distance
• Set up Screen Time
• Set communication and safety limits and block inappropriate content
• Charging cable
• Power adapters
• MagSafe chargers and battery packs
• MagSafe cases and sleeves
• Qi-certified wireless chargers
• Use AirPods
• Use EarPods
• Apple Watch
• Wirelessly stream videos and photos to Apple TV or a smart TV
• Connect to a display with a cable
• HomePod and other wireless speakers
• Pair Magic Keyboard
• Enter characters with diacritical marks
• Switch between keyboards
• Use shortcuts
• Choose an alternative keyboard layout
• Change typing assistance options
• External storage devices
• Bluetooth accessories
• Share your internet connection
• Allow phone calls on your iPad and Mac
• Use iPhone as a webcam
• Hand off tasks between devices
• Cut, copy, and paste between iPhone and other devices
• Stream video or mirror the screen of your iPhone
• Start SharePlay instantly
• Use AirDrop to send items
• Connect iPhone and your computer with a cable
• Transfer files between devices
• Transfer files with email, messages, or AirDrop
• Transfer files or sync content with the Finder or iTunes
• Automatically keep files up to date with iCloud
• Use an external storage device, a file server, or a cloud storage service
• Intro to CarPlay
• Connect to CarPlay
• Use your vehicle’s built-in controls
• Get turn-by-turn directions
• Change the map view
• Make phone calls
• View your calendar
• Send and receive text messages
• Announce incoming text messages
• Play podcasts
• Play audiobooks
• Listen to news stories
• Control your home
• Use other apps with CarPlay
• Rearrange icons on CarPlay Home
• Change settings in CarPlay
• Get started with accessibility features
• Turn on accessibility features for setup
• Change Siri accessibility settings
• Open features with Accessibility Shortcut
• Change color and brightness
• Make text easier to read
• Reduce onscreen motion
• Customize per-app visual settings
• Hear what’s on the screen or typed
• Hear audio descriptions
• Turn on and practice VoiceOver
• Change your VoiceOver settings
• Use VoiceOver gestures
• Operate iPhone when VoiceOver is on
• Control VoiceOver using the rotor
• Use the onscreen keyboard
• Write with your finger
• Use VoiceOver with an Apple external keyboard
• Use a braille display
• Type braille on the screen
• Customize gestures and keyboard shortcuts
• Use VoiceOver with a pointer device
• Use VoiceOver for images and videos
• Use VoiceOver in apps
• Use AssistiveTouch
• Adjust how iPhone responds to your touch
• Use Reachability
• Auto-answer calls
• Turn off vibration
• Change Face ID and attention settings
• Use Voice Control
• Adjust the side or Home button
• Use Apple TV Remote buttons
• Adjust pointer settings
• Adjust keyboard settings
• Adjust AirPods settings
• Turn on Apple Watch Mirroring
• Control a nearby Apple device
• Intro to Switch Control
• Set up and turn on Switch Control
• Select items, perform actions, and more
• Control several devices with one switch
• Use hearing devices
• Use Live Listen
• Use sound recognition
• Set up and use RTT and TTY
• Flash the LED for alerts
• Adjust audio settings
• Play background sounds
• Display subtitles and captions
• Show transcriptions for Intercom messages
• Get Live Captions (beta)
• Type to speak
• Record a Personal Voice
• Use Guided Access
• Use built-in privacy and security protections
• Set a passcode
• Set up Face ID
• Set up Touch ID
• Control access to information on the Lock Screen
• Keep your Apple ID secure
• Use passkeys to sign in to apps and websites
• Sign in with Apple
• Share passwords

Automatically fill in strong passwords

• Change weak or compromised passwords
• View your passwords and related information
• Share passkeys and passwords securely with AirDrop
• Make your passkeys and passwords available on all your devices
• Automatically fill in verification codes
• Automatically fill in SMS passcodes
• Sign in with fewer CAPTCHA challenges
• Use two-factor authentication
• Use security keys
• Manage information sharing with Safety Check
• Control app tracking permissions
• Control the location information you share
• Control access to information in apps
• Control how Apple delivers advertising to you
• Control access to hardware features
• Create and manage Hide My Email addresses
• Protect your web browsing with iCloud Private Relay
• Use a private network address
• Use Advanced Data Protection
• Use Lockdown Mode
• Use Stolen Device Protection
• Receive warnings about sensitive content
• Use Contact Key Verification
• Turn iPhone on or off
• Force restart iPhone
• Back up iPhone
• Return iPhone settings to their defaults
• Restore all content from a backup
• Restore purchased and deleted items
• Sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone
• Erase iPhone
• Install or remove configuration profiles
• Important safety information
• Important handling information
• Find more resources for software and service
• FCC compliance statement
• ISED Canada compliance statement
• Ultra Wideband information
• Class 1 Laser information
• Apple and the environment
• Disposal and recycling information
• Unauthorized modification of iOS

Automatically fill in your information in Safari on iPhone

Important: Never enter your password or credit card number on sites with a “Not Secure” warning. See the Apple Support article If you see a “Not Secure” warning while browsing with Safari .

Set up AutoFill

You can save your personal information or credit card number on your iPhone to speed up filling in online forms and making purchases.

Do any of the following:

Set up contact info: Turn on Use Contact Info, tap My Info, then choose your contact card. The contact information from that card is entered when you tap AutoFill on webpages in Safari.

Set up credit card info: Turn on Credit Cards, tap Saved Credit Cards, then tap Add Credit Card. Enter your credit card information into the fields provided or tap Use Camera to enter the information without typing.

Fill in your contact information automatically

You can quickly add your personal information to online forms using AutoFill.

In a form on a website that supports AutoFill, tap a blank field.

Tap AutoFill Contact above the keyboard, then select a contact.

Tap any field to make changes.

Follow the onscreen instructions to submit the form.

Note: You can use AutoFill to enter another person’s information from your contact list. For example, if you’re purchasing a gift and shipping it to a friend, you can use AutoFill to enter their address. Tap AutoFill Contact, tap Other Contact, then choose their contact card.

Fill in your credit card or Apple Cash information automatically

After you add a credit card or Apple Cash, you can use AutoFill to make online purchases without having to enter your full card number.

Note: In iOS 17.4 or later, you can use Apple Cash in apps or on the web where Apple Pay isn’t yet accepted. See Set up and use Apple Cash in Wallet on iPhone .

In a form on a website, tap the credit card information field.

Tap the saved card you want to use, or tap Scan Card to take a picture of the front of a credit card.

Tip: After you enter a new card, you can save it in Safari AutoFill, then add it to Wallet. See Set up Apple Pay in Wallet on iPhone .

When you sign up for services on websites and in apps, you can let iPhone create and save strong passwords for many of your accounts. See Automatically fill in strong passwords on iPhone .

Turn off AutoFill

You can turn off AutoFill for your contact or credit card information, and for passwords. This is helpful in situations where you don’t want your contact or credit card information to be readily available—for example if you share a device with others.

Turn off AutoFill for passwords: Go to Settings > Passwords, unlock the screen, tap Password Options, then turn off AutoFill Passwords and Passkeys.

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How to autofill passwords, email addresses and more on iPhone

By D. Griffin Jones • 6:00 am, March 8, 2024

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AutoFill on iPhone is supposed to help you out when you’re entering a password or typing in your email. When it doesn’t work, it can be incredibly frustrating — especially if you don’t know some complicated password offhand. The phone’s supposed to remember it so you don’t have to!

Now, in iOS 17, AutoFill has been put on steroids. The new AutoFill is much more expansive than the old, and unlike previous versions, works anywhere you can input text, including third-party browsers. To autofill passwords, credit cards, contacts and more, you no longer have to dig through Settings > Passwords or through the Contacts app to pull out the information.

You can even autofill scanned text from documents, signs and more using the camera. Here’s how it’s done.

How to autofill passwords on iPhone

In Safari, tap on a text box. There should be an option to autofill a saved password in a toolbar above the keyboard. You can tap on a username (and authenticate with Face ID) to fill it in, or you can tap the  Passwords key icon to pick a different one.

If no such menu or option shows up, you may be frustrated, but there’s another option. Tap on the text field again and you should see a pop-up menu. Tap  AutoFill > Passwords and authenticate with Face ID to bring up saved passwords. Scroll through the list or search.

If you want to look through and edit or clean up your saved passwords, you can always find them inside  Settings > Passwords .

If you want easier access, you can make it its own standalone icon your Home Screen . Download this Shortcut , tap the ⋯ button to edit it, hit the Share button and tap Add to Home Screen .

How to autofill email addresses and phone numbers on iPhone

You can just as easily autofill your phone number, email address, home or work address and more (or that of another contact).

Tap on a text field and tap again to bring up the pop-up menu. Hit AutoFill > Contact . Pick a contact and tap on a field to autofill.

This works anywhere you can enter text, not just in email and phone number fields in Safari.

Need to send someone a friend’s phone number? You don’t need to switch from Messages to Contacts, dig through, copy it and paste it back. Directly inside Messages, tap to bring up the pop-up menu and tap AutoFill > Contact .

Need to send someone the Netflix password? Tap  AutoFill > Passwords . It can save you a lot of hassle.

AutoFill scanned text using the camera

There’s one more trick up the AutoFill menu’s sleeve. Say you need to Google a really long serial number, or you need to type in your car’s VIN on an insurance website.

Any time you need to type something exact that isn’t easily human-readable, tap the text box and hit AutoFill > Scan Text . The keyboard will be replaced with a small camera — just point it at the text you want to scan, hold it steady and tap  Insert .

You can also tap the  Live Text button in the bottom-right. In this mode, you can drag your finger along the scanned text to choose precisely what to enter in.

Tap on the text field to bring the keyboard back up to make precise edits.

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How to autofill passwords, bank cards, names and addresses on iPhone

Fed up with entering the same information over and over again whenever you sign up on a website, or buy something online? Hopeless at remembering passwords so you have the same one for everything, even though you know that’s not a good idea?

Luckily Apple is so thoughtful that it is possible for your iPhone to do all this for you – entering your name, address, email, phone number, passwords and more. Here’s how to get that working, and what to do if autofill is autofilling incorrect information.

How autofill works on iPhone

Autofill will kick in when you encounter certain web forms, for example, when you are signing up for a new account and tap on the name field. You will see Autofill suggestions appear above the on-screen keyboard and the fields that are autofilled will have a yellow highlight to remind you to check them.

If you were shopping online you could use autofill to complete your name, email, phone number, address, and even enter your credit card information. The only thing you need to enter yourself is the three digit code from the back of your card.

Before you set your iPhone, iPad and Mac up to use autofill it’s very important that you make sure that it is password protected.

Password protect your iPhone

If you are going to save passwords and credit card info in order to use autofill then it’s really important that you use a passcode to protect your device. Don’t leave your iPhone unlocked because anyone would be able to use it and access your data. Don’t use an easy to guess passcode either – like 0000 or 1234. You can choose to use a multifigure passcode that includes numbers and letters. Read our advice about creating a safe passcode here .

If you are using a 6 digit passcode, or worse a 4 digit passcode, it’s time to update.

• Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode (or Face ID & Passcode).
• Enter your current code, then scroll to Change Passcode.

• Here you have the choice of adding a custom alphanumeric code, or a custom numeric code. Choose something that won’t give you a headache everytime you enter it, but keep the folloing in mind…

Of course you can continue to use your fingerprint or face to unlock the phone, but the Passcode is what really protects your data should your phone fall into someone else hands. A passcode that is longer than six digits will be a lot more secure – apparently it could take a few months to hack an eight-digit pin, while a ten-digit pin could take a decade to crack. Alternatively a passphrase that combines numbers and letters and even symbols would be even more secure – but probably more hassle for you every time you need to enter it. Read more about iPhone security here.

How to edit your autofill information, name and address

Over time your autofill information can get out of date. Say you move house or get married. If you want to autofill the correct data you need to make sure your personal card in Contacts is up to date.

Tap on Contacts and locate your own name in the list. Tap on your name from the Contacts list to view your own details, and tap Edit to fill in the information. You should ensure that your telephone number, email and physical address is correct.

• Open Contacts
• At the top you will find your own card, click on that.

Here you will find your phone numbers, various email addresses you use, your home and work addresses, birthday, and medical ID, under which you can list any medical conditions or allergies and your blood type, in case of emergency.

When this information is correct you won’t have to keep entering your data in online forms and the like.

In order for Safari to know to use this information, you may need to update your settings.

• Go to Settings > Safari > Autofill
• Make sure that Use Contact Info is selected.

• Also select Names and Passwords.

There is also the option to Select Credit Cards, which we will look at next.

Note that it may take a while before your Contact Info syncs across your devices.

How to add a debit of Credit Cards to Autofill

Generally the first time you use a new card it will find its way into your Autofill memory, but if you want to add it yourself, here’s what to do:

• Go to Settings > Safari > Autofill.
• Click on the arrow beside Saved Credit Cards.
• Use Touch ID/Face ID or enter your passcode.
• Tap on Add Credit Card.
• You can use the camera to save having to enter all the digits. Otherwise, just tap them in.

How to remove old Credit Cards from Autofill

If you are anything like us, you probably lose your card from time to time, and have to get a new one from the bank. When this happens you can end up with lots of listings for old cards you can no longer use. Here’s how to remove them.

• Click on the arrow beside Saved Credit Cards
• Use Touch ID/Face ID or enter your passcode
• Tap on Edit

• Tap on Delete

This will remove the old cards from the keychain on all your devices.

What to do if your iPhone keeps autofilling the wrong information

Getting fed up with autofill suggesting the wrong details? It’s easy to correct what’s in the autofill memory.

If autofill keeps entering your maiden name, for example, you need to change it on your card in Contacts, as above. Similarly, if you have moved house then enter your new address in your contact card.

If you only have one debit card but every time you pay for something online you have to sift through 12 old cards then you just need to delete the old ones, as above.

If autofill is entering the wrong passwords for sites though that can be a bit more complicated. We’ll look at that scenario next.

How to set up password autofill on iPhone

If you are hopeless at remembering passwords don’t feel bad – we all are. The problem with our inability to remember passwords is that it leads to us choosing one easy to remember password for everything, or we write them down somewhere (like the Notes app on our iPhone). The problem with easy to remember passwords is they are also quite easy to guess, and the problem with using the same password for everything is that once it’s guessed, everything is exposed (including that list in Notes).

Apple endeavours to help you by remembering all your complicated passwords for you, so all you need to remember is one passcode to unlock your iPhone (and use your fingerprint or face the rest of the time) and you can log in wherever you need to.

All your passwords will be stored in your iCloud Keychain, so you will need to set up iCloud Keychain on your iPhone if you haven’t already. Here’s how:

• Go to Settings and tap on your profile at the top.
• Tap on iCloud.

To make sure that you passwords autofill, you may also need to switch things on in Settings, so:

• Make sure that Names and Passwords is on.

When you set up a new login and password on a website using Safari your phone will add the password and user name to your keychain.

How to view all the passwords you have stored in iCloud Keychain

If you are always forgetting your passwords but you don’t want to rely on autofill to complete them (maybe you are using a non Apple device, or sharing your WiFi password with a friend) it is possible to find your password in your keychain. Here’s how:

• Go to Settings > Accounts & Passwords > App & Website Passwords.
• Your Touch ID or Face ID will be requested.
• You will be presented with a list of all the services you have passwords for, listed by domain.
• Scroll through the list until you identify the service you are looking for.
• Tap on it and you will see your password on the next screen.
• If you want to delete a password from the list, tap on it, choose Edit, and tap on the – beside it.

We have more advice about finding your WiFi password here.

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How to manage passwords on iPhone and iPad with Safari AutoFill

Gotten used to creating and saving passwords with the built-in Safari AutoFill feature on iPhone and iPad, but aren’t sure where they are stored? Or maybe just want to get the feature turned on? Read along for how to manage passwords on iPhone and iPad.

It’s become more and more seamless to use saved passwords in Safari to log in to websites and apps without having to manually type in your credentials on iPhone and iPad. However, sometimes you might need to view your passwords, or you might want to edit or remove old credentials.

We’ll also look at how to turn on Safari AutoFill Passwords on iPhone and iPad if you aren’t using the feature.

How to save and manage passwords on iPhone and iPad

Turn on safari autofill passwords on iphone and ipad.

Safari AutoFill Passwords is the feature that can automatically save and update your passwords on iPhone and iPad as well as offer to create automatic strong passwords when signing up for new accounts online.

It’s also end-to-end encrypted with iCloud Keychain.

• On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app
• Swipe down and choose Passwords
• Tap AutoFill Passwords at the top
• If you have a third-party password manager installed you may see the option to allow filling from multiple sources (e.g. 1Password, etc.) along with Apple’s iCloud Keychain
• Now when you log in to accounts, websites, etc. your iPhone will ask if you’d like to AutoFill, save/update or auto create a new password
• Also consider using Sign in with Apple or Sign in with Google/Facebook/Twitter etc. when creating new accounts as it means you don’t have to create another unique login and is a more secure way to manage your credentials

Keep in mind you’ll need to use the Safari app (Apple’s default browser on iPhone) to take advantage of this feature.

Also, if you’d like to save your passwords from iPhone to your other Apple devices, make sure to head to the Settings app > Your name > iCloud > Keychain > toggle on iCloud Keychain.

We’ve also got a walkthrough on using 2FA AutoFill in iOS:

• Here’s how to use the native iPhone 2FA code generator and autofill

How to view and edit saved passwords

The easiest way to update passwords is to head to the website or app and type in the new password. Safari AutoFill Passwords will ask if you’d like to update it.

Alternatively, here’s how to view and edit all your saved passwords manually:

• Open the  Settings app
• Swipe down and tap on Passwords
• Tap  Edit in the top right corner to delete multiple logins or swipe from right to left to delete individual items.
• Choose Edit  in the top right corner to manually change your stored user name or password

If you see a caution icon next to a saved item (triangle with exclamation mark), that indicates you’re using the same password for multiple accounts or your password may have been compromised in a data breach.

It’s important to change your passwords for any reused or compromised passwords. Apple even includes a Change Password on Website button when you’re looking at saved passwords to easily take care of them.

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• To autofill contact info or credit cards on your iPhone: Settings > AutoFill and toggle Use contact settings or Credit Cards to On .
• To change your info, go to Contacts > My Card > Edit or Saved Credit Cards > Add Credit Card .
• To autofill passwords: Ensure iCloud access is on, tap Settings > Passwords & Accounts, and toggle Autofill Passwords to On .

This article shows how to add and change the information such as your name, email addresses, credit cards, phone numbers, usernames, and passwords that iPhone's AutoFill feature uses in iOS 12 and later.

Enable AutoFill to Use Your Contact Info

To enable AutoFill to use your contact data:

Open the Settings app.

Tap Safari to open Safari Settings .

Tap AutoFill .

Turn on the Use Contact Info toggle switch.

Tap My Info .

Select your contact info .

Your contact info is now enabled for AutoFill.

To change to a different contact, tap My Info and update it with the new contact.

Change or Update Your Personal Info for AutoFill

AutoFill pulls your personal information, including your name, phone number, and email address, from your My Card contact card in Contacts. Here's how to change or update this information:

Open Contacts .

Tap My Card at the top of the screen.

Change your name or company name, and add a phone number, email address, birthday, URL, and more.

Your personal contact information is changed, and AutoFill will now pull this updated data.

Your phone number is automatically pulled from Settings. You can add additional phone numbers, such as a home number. Similarly, email addresses are pulled from Mail and can't be changed here, but you can add a new email address.

Enable or Change AutoFill for Credit and Debit Cards

To enable AutoFill to use your credit and debit card information, and to add a new credit card to AutoFill:

Turn on the Credit Cards toggle switch to enable Credit Card AutoFill.

Tap Saved Credit Cards.

Enter your iPhone passcode or Touch ID if asked, or use Face ID if supported.

Select Add Credit Card .

Add a credit or debit card manually or use the camera to take a picture of the card.

AutoFill can now access your updated credit card information.

To edit or delete any saved credit card, go to Settings > Safari > AutoFill > Saved Credit Cards , and tap the card you want to edit or delete. Tap Edit and then tap Delete Credit Card or change the credit card information. Tap Done .

Enable or Change AutoFill for IDs and Passwords

Activate the icloud keychain.

To enable AutoFill to save and use IDs and passwords, the iCloud Keychain must first be activated. To activate the iCloud Keychain:

Open the Settings app and tap your Apple ID banner at the top of the screen.

Tap  iCloud .

Scroll down the list and select  Keychain .

Turn on the  iCloud Keychain  toggle switch and enter your Apple ID password if prompted.

Enable AutoFill to Use Saved IDs and Passwords

To allow AutoFill to use your saved IDs and passwords:

Go to Settings and scroll down to Passwords and Accounts .

Tap AutoFill Passwords .

Toggle AutoFill Passwords to On .

Under Allow Filling From , make sure iCloud Keychain is checked.

Open the Chrome app on your iPhone and tap More  > Settings . Tap Payment methods or Addresses and more to view or change your settings.

To turn off Chrome Autofill settings , open the Chrome app, tap More  > Settings . Tap Payment methods and turn off Save and fill payment methods . Next, select Addresses and more and turn off Save and fill addresses .

In Firefox, go to Menu > Options > Privacy & Security . In the Forms and Autofill section, turn Autofill addresses on or off, or select Add , Edit , or Remove to make changes. You can manage Firefox Autofill settings in several ways, including disabling the settings completely and manually adding contact information.

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Starting in iOS 12, Apple began allowing third-party password managers the ability to integrate directly with the operating system to offer up passwords to autofill for users in Safari and supported third-party apps. This feature allows you to integrate with a single third-party password manager, or multiple password managers, or a combination. This is great for users who use one password manager for work and a different one for personal use, for example.

The majority of password managers that support iOS will implement the Apple Password API, which is a built-in iOS API that Apple provides to ensure a streamlined process when auto-filling passwords throughout the system in Safari and third-party apps. When apps use this feature, you can enable the autofill feature by following these steps.

• Open the Settings app.
• Navigate to Passwords | AutoFill Passwords.
• Select the password app or apps used on your device ( Figure A ).

This view allows you to select a single password manager of your choosing (or iCloud Keychain) or any combination of password managers. Select however many password managers you use (e.g., if you use Microsoft Authenticator for work, you can use iCloud Keychain or 1Password to store your personal accounts, or vice versa).

When you enable this feature and navigate to a website in Safari or a third-party app that supports auto filling passwords, you will get passwords surfaced from the password manager(s) that you selected ( Figure B ).

Some iOS password managers also include their own Safari web browser extension (this became a feature in iOS 15 ) to allow saving and autofilling passwords within Safari. 1Password is an example of an app that implements not only the traditional Apple Password API, but also a custom Safari web browser extension that can run and evaluate its own autofill rules on web pages and detect when new passwords are needed and offer them up to save when creating new accounts.

For Apple users who want more information about mobile security, read my TechRepublic article about the best password managers for iOS and macOS .

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How to edit autofill information on your iPhone, or disable the feature

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Chances are good that you use your iPhone's autofill feature so often that you take it for granted, barely noticing as your phone quickly loads in your passwords or credit card information. 

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1. Open the Settings app and scroll down to the Safari tab.

2. Tap Safari, then tap Autofill under the General subsection.

3. Toggle "Credit Cards" to the left (button will turn white) to prevent the phone from automatically using any of the cards on file, or tap "Saved Credit Cards" (and then enter your password) to manage your various cards on a case-by-case basis.

How to edit saved password autofill on iPhone

1. In the Settings app, swipe down and click on Passwords & Accounts.

2. On the next page, you can disable auto-filling passwords by switching "AutoFill Passwords" off, or you can edit password data on a site-by-site or app-by-app basis by tapping "Website & App Passwords."

3. In the Website & App Passwords menu, on an individual basis, you can also change the username and password you use to access each site on your that you have saved.

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If you’re tired of repeatedly filling out forms in Safari on your iPhone, then you need to know how to use the Password AutoFill feature on Safari.

AutoFill on iOS , iPadOS, and macOS is a useful feature that lets users automatically enter personal information such as contact information, usernames, passwords, and credit card information for websites and supported apps.

iPhone AutoFill is the equivalent of Google Autofill for iPhone users. In this guide, you’ll learn how to use AutoFill on iPhone – from enabling the feature to update the information that you’ve saved.

Enable AutoFill on iPhone

We’d assume you’ve already added your contact information to your iPhone. You can use your contact as is or you can update the information if need be.

If you don’t already have one, go ahead and add a contact for yourself in your address book. It only takes a few minutes to set up.

• Find the “Contacts” app on your iPhone.
• Then, tap the “+” sign in the upper right corner of the screen. It will bring up a screen where you can fill out your personal information.
• Feel free to include all the info that you think is necessary.
• Once you enter all this data, tap “Done” .

Now you can enable AutoFill to use your contact info. Follow the steps below for step-by-step instructions.

• Open the  Settings app.
• Scroll down and tap Safari .
• Select Autofill .
• Turn the slider next to Use Contact Info to the ON position (it’s ON when it’s green).
• Tap  My Info .
• Select your contact from the list.

Now your iPhone will use the information from AutoFill to fill out forms in Safari.

How to Use Password AutoFill on iPhone

To enable AutoFill passwords on your iPhone, follow the steps below:

• Go to Settings .
• Tap Passwords & Accounts .
• Select AutoFill Passwords .
• Then toggle  AutoFill Passwords  to   On.

While you’re in Settings, let’s activate iCloud Keychain .

• Tap your Apple ID name at the top of the screen.
• Select iCloud .
• Tap Keychain .
• Then, turn on the iCloud Keychain toggle switch.

Now you can use your saved passwords with AutoFill in Safari and apps. You can also use a third-party password manager to keep the password and credit card information when you select a login for AutoFill.

Add AutoFill Credit Cards on iPhone

To add credit cards to Safari’s AutoFill on iPhone:

• Open the Settings app.
• Swipe down and tap on  Safari .
• Tap on  AutoFill  and then  Saved Credit Cards .
• Select  Add Credit Card .
• Use the camera or type in to enter your credit card details.

When you’re checking out online in Safari or supported apps, your credit card information will appear above the keyboard.

You must authenticate yourself with your passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID before your iPhone can fill in the details.

To delete or update a saved debit or credit card, follow these steps:

• Go to the Settings app.
• Select Safari .
• Under the General section tap AutoFill .
• Select Saved Credit Cards .
• Authenticate yourself, tap the Edit button at the top right corner.
• Select the credit card you want to delete. You could also swipe to the left on the card, then hit the Delete button.

In case you want to edit a saved credit card, tap on the name of the card, tap Edit , and then change the credit card information. Tap  Done to save your changes.

You can read more about how to use AutoFill in Safari on Apple’s support guide .

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How to Disable Autofill Passwords in Safari on an iPhone 11

Remembering and typing all of your account passwords can be difficult, so many devices provide an autofill option, including your iPhone.

If this setting is enabled, then your iPhone will offer to remember and automatically fill in the passwords that you type.

But our tutorial below will show you how to turn off the iPhone’s autofill setting if you decide that you don’t want to use it anymore.

How to Turn Off Autofill on iPhone

• Open Settings .
• Choose Passwords .
• Select Password Options .
• Turn off Autofill Passwords .

Our guide continues below with additional information on how to turn off autofill on iPhone, including pictures of these steps.

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Remembering and typing the passwords for all of your online accounts can get difficult if you use a lot of different passwords.

Fortunately, there are services like Lastpass that can help to remember and autofill your passwords, as well as options in most browsers that can do it, too .

The default Safari browser on your iPhone is a browser with an autofill capability, and you’ve likely been asked by Safari if you would like it to save a password after you type it in.

This can be very convenient, but you might prefer to manually enter passwords for your various online accounts instead.

Our guide below will show you how to turn off the password autofill for the Safari browser on your iPhone.

If you want to know more about how ot use this feature and everything involved with it, then our guide on how to save passwords on iPhone can answer those questions.

How to Stop Safari from Filling in Passwords Automatically

The steps in this article were performed on an iPhone 11 in iOS 13.5.1. This will stop Safari from filling in your passwords, as well as any app that uses information from Safari. This won’t affect other browsers like Chrome or Firefox, as they have their own password autofill settings.

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Choose the Passwords & Accounts option.

Step 3: Tap the button to the right of Autofill Passwords to turn it off.

Now that you know how to disable the autofill feature for passwords in Safari on your iPhone, you won’t need to worry about that feature popping up again in the future.

Do you need to see the password and username combinations saved on your iPhone? Then our how to find passwords on iPhone 11 tutorial will show you how.

Note that this isn’t going to erase any of your stored passwords. If you would like to delete stored passwords, select the Website & App Passwords option at the top of the screen, tap Edit, then touch the circle next to each password you wish to delete, then select Delete at the top-left of the screen.

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Need to log in or complete a purchase on your iPhone or iPad? With autofill, all your essential data flows securely from your password vault to your fingertips.

Seamlessly autofill on mobile:

• Usernames and passwords
• Email addresses
• Home and business shipping addresses
• Credit card info
• Bank accounts

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While iphones come with built-in autofill, it lacks the top-of-the-line encryption and security lastpass is known for. with lastpass for ios safari extension, everything you save is:, encrypted at your device.

Your password vault  is encrypted locally on your device to ensure your data remains secure at all times.

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LastPass zero-knowledge security ensures only you can see and access your password vault.

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Your LastPass vault  connects with the iOS Safari Extension for your convenience and security.

Download the LastPass app and create an account

Download LastPass for free on the Apple App Store. Once you create an account, you can save and access your passwords on any device.

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Access your digital life while on the go with LastPass for iOS Safari Extension. With autofill, iPhone and iPad users can create, fill, and save credentials without leaving the site they’re on.

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Download and use lastpass across any combination of supported browsers and devices., google chrome.

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Saving and filling passwords

Get to know 1password for safari on your iphone or ipad.

If you’re not using Safari, or if you need to use a passkey, learn how to save logins and sign in with Autofill .

Set up 1Password for Safari

Before you can use 1Password for Safari on your iPhone or iPad, you’ll need to set up 1Password on your device . Then follow these steps:

• Open Safari and navigate to any website.
• Turn on 1Password , then tap Done .

To make sure you can always fill your passwords and other items, you’ll need to allow 1Password for Safari to have access to all websites:

• Tap Always Allow , then tap Always Allow on Every Website .

From now on, you’ll be able to fill passwords and more using 1Password for Safari.

Save a login

To save a login, enter your username and password. Then tap Save in 1Password .

You can edit the name of the Login item and the vault where you want to save it. Then tap Save .

To update an incorrect or incomplete login, make your changes, then choose Save in 1Password and tap Update .

Fill logins and other items

To fill an item, tap a username or password field on the sign-in page of a website, then choose the login you want to fill.

If 1Password suggests more than one item, you can scroll through the list to select the one you want. Or start typing to find it.

To fill your credit card or address in a form, tap a credit card or address field, then choose the credit card or address you want to fill.

Use a suggested password

1Password suggests strong passwords when you’re changing a password or signing up for a new account.

To use a suggested password, tap the password field and choose Use Suggested Password .

Create a custom password

Search 1password.

Searching is the fastest way to find what you need in 1Password.

To search in 1Password for Safari, open the pop-up, then tap the search field and start typing.

To cancel the current search, tap or tap Done .

View and edit items

To view an item’s details, search for the item in the pop-up, then tap it. When you’re finished, tap Done .

To mark an item as a favorite, tap and choose Add to Favorites .

To copy any field, tap it and choose Copy .

To reveal a password, tap it and choose Reveal .

To enlarge a field, tap it and choose Show in Large Type .

To edit an item, tap and choose Edit . The item will open in the 1Password app, where you can add tags , custom fields , or answers to security questions .

Learn more about viewing and editing items.

Fill one-time passwords

You can use 1Password as an authenticator for a site that supports two-factor authentication. First, find the site on 2fa.directory and follow the instructions to turn on two-factor authentication for the site.

Tap your Login item for the site, then tap and choose Scan QR Code to save it to your Login item. 1Password can then fill your one-time passwords any time you need to sign in to that site.

Learn about saving and filling one-time passwords.

Switch accounts

To see everything, tap All Accounts . To see only the items for a specific account, tap All Vaults under the name of the account you want.

Share items

You can securely share copies of passwords and other items you’ve saved in 1Password with anyone, even if they don’t use 1Password.

To share an item, open the pop-up, find the item you want to share, and tap it. Tap and choose Share .

You can choose when the link expires and who to share it with. Then tap Get Link to Share . Tap Copy , then send the link to the person or people you want to share the item with, like in an email or text message.

Learn more about sharing items.

Archive and delete items

To archive an item, open the pop-up, find the item you want, and tap it. Then tap and choose Archive .

To delete an item, open the pop-up, find the item you want, and tap it. Then tap and choose Delete .

Learn more about archiving and deleting items.

Lock 1Password

Unlock 1Password again by entering your account password. If you set up Touch ID or Face ID in the app, you can also use your fingerprint or face to unlock 1Password in Safari.

Manage your settings

• Watchtower settings
• Language preference
• Pop-up behavior and appearance
• Behavior on web pages
• Accounts and vaults
• Integrations

If you want to fill and save passwords in your apps or other browsers, or if you have Lockdown Mode turned on, learn how to use AutoFill on your iPhone and iPad .

If Safari prevents you from using 1Password to autofill logins, you might need to turn off the built-in password manager in Safari .

If you set restrictions for web content on your iPhone or iPad, you won’t be able to turn on 1Password for Safari. To use 1Password for Safari, turn off any restrictions for web content:

• Open the Settings app.
• Tap Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions .
• Tap Content Restrictions > Web Content , then tap Unrestricted Access .
• Get to know 1Password for iOS
• Use 1Password to save logins and sign in to apps and websites on your iPhone and iPad
• Use 1Password as an authenticator for sites with two-factor authentication
• Use Face ID to unlock 1Password on your iPhone or iPad Pro
• Use Touch ID to unlock 1Password on your iPhone or iPad

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The password autofill feature on iPhone and iPad makes life easier, as you don’t need to fill in your credentials repeatedly while logging in to a website or an app. It’s one of the many dividends you enjoy on your Apple device. However, sometimes AutoFill Passwords stop working on your iPhone or iPad.

Having faced the issue a couple of times, I know what might be causing it. If you are in the same boat, keep reading to find out the best solution.

• Ensure AutoFill Password is enabled
• Allow iCloud Keychain to fill passwords
• Check iCloud keychain status
• Exit private browsing
• Add login credentials for a specific website to AutoFill
• Enable Safari AutoFill for contact info and credit cards
• Turn off/on AutoFill
• Restart your iPhone or iPad
• Update your device’s OS

1. Ensure AutoFill Password is enabled

A common cause of AutoFill Password failure on iPhone is that you might’ve either accidentally turned it off or failed to activate it at all. Moreover, the latter might be the case if you’re a new iPhone user.

Thus, turning this feature on ensures that iOS registers all your credentials per website or app locally on your iPhone. It does this using the iCloud Keychain, which also helps secure credentials.

To activate Password AutoFill on your iPhone or iPad:

• Open Settings .
• Go to Passwords .
• Tap AutoFill Passwords .

If it’s already enabled, move on to the next fixes. There might be more salient issues that need attention.

2. Allow iCloud Keychain to fill passwords

If enabled on your iPhone, Apple stores all your passwords, usernames, and payment information on your device using iCloud Keychain. Moreover, the stored credentials sync across all your Apple devices. Hence, you don’t need to fill in passwords repeatedly while logging in.

However, iCloud Keychain needs to be enabled on your device for AutoFill to work. So one of the potential reasons your AutoFill has stopped working is that this feature might be disabled. Take a look at our guide to  enable iCloud Keychain on iPhone or iPad .

3. Check iCloud keychain status

On rare occasions, it might be the iCloud Keychain server that’s preventing AutoFill from working. This might be regional or more widespread. You can check the iCloud Keychain server status by going to the  Apple Support System Status  page.

A service with a green dot to its left shows that it’s currently available. Look for iCloud Keychain on the list and check if it’s available or not.

Unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do at your end to fix this other than wait for Apple to resolve the issue. Nonetheless, this is uncommon. And if it occurs at all, it doesn’t take long before it comes to life.

4. Exit private browsing

Private browsing hides your browsing activities from other services. So even if the autofill feature works on your iPhone, trying to log into a website in incognito mode on Safari prevents iCloud Keychain from passing the authentication credentials.

Bear in mind that Password AutoFill will work for other apps at this point but won’t work on the browser. So, exit private browsing while signing in to a website. Here’s a handy guide for disabling private browsing on Safari .

5. Add login credentials for a specific website to AutoFill

Besides enabling AutoFill Password, some websites might need extra attention to autofill passwords and usernames during login. Hence, it is best to add them manually. This is especially helpful if you want to use other browsers besides Safari to log in to websites.

To do this, copy the URL of the said website and follow these instructions:

• Open Settings → Passwords .
• Tap the + icon at the top right.
• Enter the URL , username , and password of the website in the respective fields.

The next time you want to log in to any of the websites you’ve added, tap Passwords at the top of your iPhone’s keyboard. Then select the website from the options that pop up.

6. Enable Safari AutoFill for contact info and credit cards

If you want Safari to autofill contact and credit card information in addition to passwords and usernames, you’ll have to allow them in Settings. Besides, you might also want to check. Here’s how:

• Go to Settings .
• Scroll down and tap Safari .
• Select AutoFill .

Note : Ensure to add your credit card to Safari Password AutoFill previously. Otherwise, Safari won’t see your credit card while auto-filling payment information online . For more information, take a look at this guide on adding a credit card to Safari autofill .

7. Turn off/on AutoFill

So this is more like a try-and-error quick fix. But trust me, it works sometimes. The thing is: there may be some memory issues or lag in the function of the autofill feature on your iPhone or iPad. To resolve this, all you might have to do is:

• Go to Settings → Passwords → AutoFill Passwords .
• Toggle off AutoFill Passwords .
• Wait for a few seconds and toggle on AutoFill Passwords.

8. Restart your iPhone or iPad

If you’re still battling with AutoFill Password not working on your iPhone, merely restarting your device might do the trick. Now, how to do this varies, depending on your iPhone model. Here’s a guide on how to restart the various iPhone and iPad models .

9. Update your device’s OS

If AutoFill Password still doesn’t work on your iPhone, updating your iPhone or iPad OS might be all you need to do. An outdated iOS version deprives your iPhone of support for some recent features, which might include the iCloud Keychain and AutoFill.

Signing off!

Apple has won the heart of many by introducing more user-centric features. And one of these is the AutoFill password that helps you fill authentication whenever you want to sign in to an app or a website. I hope this guide helped fix the issue of AutoFill Password not working on your iPhone or iPad.

Facing any other queries or have more questions? Let me know in the comments below.

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Safari Password Manager: How to Edit & Should You Use It?

If you’re using Apple devices, you probably know about Safari password manager. It is Apple’s built-in password manager that saves all your passwords in one place. You can also generate strong passwords and use the autofill feature to save time while logging in.

However, should you be using a browser password manager? They do lack advanced features like password health scanners and data breach monitors. Sure, you can save your passwords, but whether your passwords are strong enough still remains a question.

Read this comprehensive article as we explore in detail the ins and outs of the Safari password manager and whether you should consider upgrading to a dedicated password manager.

What is Safari Password Manager

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The Safari Password Manager is Apple’s proprietary password manager that allows you to save login credentials of all the websites you visit on Safari. The password manager is compatible with the Safari browser and all Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Macbooks.

The Safari manager offers some key features such as:

• Generating strong passwords : Whenever you sign up on a new platform, Safari automatically suggests strong passwords.
• Autofill feature – You don’t need to enter your password every time you visit a website on Safari. Instead, the device stores and fills the credentials for you.
• Syncing —Your passwords are automatically synced between all your Apple devices, making it easy to access different platforms from different devices.

The Safari Password Manager offers basic password management functions. Once you have set up your Apple ID, you can access the password settings by clicking on the Safari option at the top of your MacBook desktop. Visit ‘Settings’ and then click ‘Passwords’ to view all your saved passwords.

Now, whenever you visit a new website on your browser, you will see a password pop-up suggesting a strong password for your perusal. You can either choose this password or set one on your own. All your saved passwords can be viewed from the same settings tab as described above.

On your iPhone, visit the ‘Settings’ option and click ‘Passwords.’ Once you enter your Apple ID password, you’ll be able to view all your saved passwords in one place.

The Safari browser password manager comes in handy when you do most of your work on the browser itself. You don’t need to enter your passwords every time you visit the same website.

Yes, The Safari password manager, also known as iCloud Keychain, uses the advanced AES-256 encryption standard to encrypt all your passwords and other sensitive information.

This form of encryption divides your data into small blocks of 128 bits and then employs an encryption key to scramble this data using 14 encryption stages.

Cracking a 128-bit key can take around 1 billion years and would require 38 trillion TB of data . Simply put, it is nearly impossible to crack a password encrypted with AES-256.

Besides this, the newer versions of the Safari password manager also offer two-factor authentication . Upcoming versions of iOS 17 will also introduce password sharing and Family Password features.

However, one critical security drawback is that the Safari Manager uses the same credentials as your device . In the case your Apple device is lost or stolen, your passwords are just a passcode away.

The Safari password manager has a few other limitations. For starters, it only works with the Safari browser and on Apple devices, which may seem right on paper. However, as of 2022, only 28.39% of all smartphone users in the world use iOS . Whilst this still equates to hundreds of millions of people, it doesn’t have the market share.

This means that more than 50% of smartphone users will not be able to use a Safari Password Manager . And even if they do, they will require a separate password manager for their desktops.

The Safari Manager also lacks some advanced features, such as dark web monitoring and secure password sharing, which you get with a dedicated password manager like NordPass . Exporting passwords is also difficult if you don’t own a MacBook.

How to View, Edit, or Delete Safari Passwords

Let’s see how you can manage, edit, and delete all your passwords using the Safari password manager on different Apple devices.

Here’s how you can view all your saved passwords on the Safari browser on the desktop.

1. Open Safari on your Mac and click ‘ Preferences .’

Here’s how you can delete your saved Safari passwords on the desktop.

• The first three steps are the same as mentioned above.
• Simply select a password and click ‘ Delete password ’ to remove unwanted passwords. Alternatively, you can hold the command key, select multiple passwords, and then click ‘Remove’ to delete more than one password at a time.

In case you want to manage and view your saved passwords on your iPhone, you need to follow these steps.

Here’s how you can turn off the Safari autofill feature.

• Open ‘ System Settings ’ on your iPhone, and tap on ‘ Passwords ’.
• You’ll need your Apple ID password or biometrics to log in.
• Click ‘ Password options ’.
• Toggle the ‘ Autofill Passwords and Passkeys ’ option off to disable autofill.

If you don’t save many passwords and are looking for a free password manager, you can safely use Safari‘s password manager, which employs bank-grade AES–256 encryption technology .

However, unlike traditional password managers, the Safari password manager does not secure your credentials with a strong master password. A simple browser breach or device theft can make your passwords vulnerable.

Plus, it lacks many advanced password manager features, such as a password health checker and dark web monitoring.

That’s why we recommend getting a dedicated password manager like NordPass. It offers features like autofill, a complex password generator, a biometric lock, and email masking. You can start with the free plan and upgrade to its affordable paid plan, which starts at just $1.69/month.

Password Managers – Top Features

The top password managers right now offer a wide range of features, all aimed at keeping your personal data safe and secure. Here are some key features all modern password managers offer.

If you have a password manager, you don’t need to enter your details every time you visit a website . Pretty much every password manager we’ve ever tested comes with an auto-fill feature that automatically fills in your details on online platforms.

It also auto-fills other credentials, such as names, addresses, card details, email IDs, and phone numbers, in addition to passwords. This saves you a lot of time and hassle, as there’s no need to remember long passwords or credentials for multiple accounts.

Businesses often need to share passwords with team members or even amongst your family for personal use (like your Netflix password). In this case, simply writing down the password on a blank page or texting it to them can be unsafe.

That’s why password managers come with a secure sharing feature that allows you to share these passwords while taking care of security. For instance, NordPass allows you to share your passwords in two ways.

You can either send the password through a secure email or use the Password Sharer tool to generate a secure link that is only valid for 24 hours. This ensures that no malicious third parties can access your passwords while you are sharing them.

Password managers also come with a password generator that suggests a strong password for different accounts. These password generators ensure that the best password practices are followed while setting strong passwords.

For instance, passwords generated through password managers employ a good mix of lowercase and uppercase characters, numbers, and symbols. This ensures that your password cannot be cracked easily.

Since we have to manage a lot of online accounts, we often end up setting the same passwords for them. This means that if one password is breached, malicious third parties can have access to numerous accounts. A password generator saves you from this risk.

They can also be incredibly useful for IT departments at a business, as they can preset password rules. This helps to ensure good password security measures and reduces the risk of company data being lost due to hacks or forgotten passwords.

Most password managers, such as NordPass, come with a password health scanner that a nalyzes all your saved passwords and notifies you if they are weak . A weak password is more likely to be cracked through usual techniques, such as brute force attacks.

However, a dedicated password manager like NordPaas allows you to easily import and export your passwords, even from browsers like Chrome and Firefox. This way, you don’t have to manually update every single password on your manager.

Here’s how you can use a CSV file to import passwords on NordPass:

1. Open NordPass Settings 2. Scroll to the Import and Export section and select Import items. 3. Select the manager from which you want to export passwords and choose ‘Others’. 4. Upload your CSV file. 5. Select the items you want to import

Passkeys work on public key cryptographic technology, which uses two keys to secure your credentials—a public key and a private key. The public key is usually stored on the website server, and the private key is stored on your device’s authenticator.

This private key can be biometric, such as Face ID or Touch ID, or a code generated by an external authenticator app , such as Microsoft Authenticator or Authy. Certain password managers also come with a built-in authenticator app, such as NordPass.

With passkeys, you don’t have to enter your credentials every time you want to log in . The authenticator will establish a communication with the server to match both keys. You only have to enter your biometric or authentication code to start this communication.

Apart from saving your credentials, password managers also come with secure storage for important documents such as ID cards, passports, bank details, and credit card details.

This means you don’t need to constantly carry your wallet around with you, and rules out the risk of having your card details snatched from you in the street. With a password manager, everything is locked down securely in your vault .

As our detailed NordPass review found out, all paid NordPass plans offer 3GB storage, where you can store documents of any type – JPEG, PDF, MP4, or DOC.

Password managers work on a zero-knowledge model. This means that the encryption and decryption take place on your local device , and the platform has no knowledge of your passwords. Thus, only you know your passwords.

This makes it almost impossible for perpetrators to crack your password. Even if the password manager website is hacked, your passwords will be safe since the providers’ server has no saved details.

Many modern password managers also come with a built-in VPN. When you use a VPN, your traffic appears to emanate from an IP address different from your actual IP . Your original IP address is masked so that no malicious third parties can access your online activities.

This not only keeps your personal data secure but also prevents data and bandwidth throttling. You can even access several geo-blocked streaming services.

Next, the best VPNs also have powerful unblocking capabilities and tons of servers around the world. This allows you to bypass geo-restrictions and content blocks on streaming services , including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, BBC iPlayer, and more.

NordVPN, a class-leading VPN service from Nord (the company behind NordPass), offers an all-in-one security suite that goes beyond the usual VPN security benefits.

In addition to NordPass, it also comes with extra cybersecurity tools such as Double VPN (double encryption), Onion over VPN (access the super-secure Tor network without the Tor browser), a data breach scanner, secure cloud storage, and even cyber insurance.

Find out more about one of the best VPN services on the market in our detailed NordVPN review .

Most password managers use the robust AES-256 encryption technology. Make no mistake, this encryption alone can take 1 billion years to be cracked. However, there are early signs that future technologies might make it possible to crack AES-encrypted passwords.

This is why NordPass, which is a more secure password manager, uses XChaCha20 encryption. This technology is simpler to implement, three times faster than traditional AES-256, and does not require hardware support.

If you don’t want to use Safari’s built-in password manager, there are many options available—enough to get you confused. Here are some of the best password managers we’ve tested thoroughly, which you can rely on.

As you can clearly see, getting a dedicated password manager isn’t expensive. You can get NordPass’s plan for as low as $1.69/month. It not only generates complex passwords but also has email masking, a built-in authenticator, and XChaCha20 encryption.

As with any other service, if you want to add more users or desire more features, you need to migrate to more expensive plans. For example, if you’re a business looking for robust phishing protection, you can choose Dashlane, starting at $4.99 per month.

Safari’s password manager is built into the Safari browser and lets you save sensitive passwords. It also comes with a s trong password generator , an autofill feature , and AES-256 encryption technology . This makes it a good pick for users who mostly use the Safari browser and don’t need advanced password management features.

That said, we recommend you get a dedicated password manager like NordPass. It employs advanced XChaCha20 encryption and comes with features like a password health monitor and a complex password generator.

These tools analyze the strength of your passwords and notify you when they find any password leaks. Plus, all paid plans include 3GB of storage for sensitive files like passports, IDs, licenses, and so on.

You can try NordPass for a test run with its free plan. The paid plans are pretty affordable, too, starting at just $1.69/month. With this, you can save unlimited passwords and passkeys, import your passwords, autofill them, and use biometrics for more security. Try NordPass now.

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Where is the password manager in Safari?

Open your Safari on Mac and click ‘Preferences’. Then click “Passwords’ from the tab at the top. You’ll need to enter your Apple ID password or your Touch ID to access all your passwords. Similarly, in the iPhone you can access these passwords from System Settings. You can then edit or delete your passwords as per your need.

How do I find my Safari passwords on my iPhone?

To see your saved passwords on your iPhone, open ‘System Settings’ and click ‘Passwords’. Enter your Apple ID password or biometrics to log in. You’ll now see a list of websites for which your passwords have been saved. You can edit any password by clicking on the top right corner.

How can I see all my saved passwords?

You can see all your saved passwords from the Safari menu. If you’re on Mac, click on the Safari option at the top of your desktop and then click ‘Passwords’. Enter your Apple ID password or biometrics to see all your saved passwords. Similarly, on iPhone, you can visit system settings > Passwords to view saved passwords.

Does Safari save my passwords?

Safari comes with a built-in password manager. Whenever you log in to a website on the browser, a pop-up will appear asking you permission to save the password. The manager will also auto-fill all your credentials when you access the same website again. It even suggests strong passwords when you create a new account on a website.

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How to view a saved password in safari on iphone and ipad.

If you've forgotten a website password but have saved it before using Safari on your iPhone or iPad, you can easily retrieve it. Here's how.

It can be frustrating when you need to log into a site on a different device or browser but you’ve lost the password. Luckily, if you've previously stored that password using Safari on iPhone or iPad , you can easily retrieve it. Here’s how.

First, launch "Settings," which can usually be found on the first page of your Home screen or on your Dock.

Scroll down the list of Settings options until you see "Passwords & Accounts." Tap it.

In the "Passwords & Accounts" section, tap "Website & App Passwords."

After you pass authentication (using Touch ID, Face ID, or your passcode), you will see a list of saved account information organized alphabetically by website name. Scroll through or use the search bar until you find the entry with the password you need. Tap it.

On the next screen, you will see account info in detail, including the username and the password.

If possible, memorize the password quickly and try to avoid writing it down on paper. If you often have trouble managing passwords, it's better to use a password manager instead .

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Here's how to enable the security feature and what it protects.

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While Apple prepares to bring new features to iPhones with the release iOS 17.5 , the tech giant gave all iPhones a new security feature with the release of  iOS 17.3 . The new feature is called  Stolen Device Protection , and it aims to protect your data if your phone is stolen or falls into nefarious hands.

According to Apple, Stolen Device Protection can help protect your accounts and personal information in case your iPhone is pilfered. This is an optional feature, but Apple recommends everyone turn it on.

Here's how to enable Stolen Device Protection and what to know about the new security feature.

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How to turn Stolen Device Protection on

After you update your iPhone, your phone should ask you whether or not you want to turn Stolen Device Protection on. If you didn't see this screen, or meant to do it later, here's how to enable the security feature.

1. Open Settings .  2. Tap Face ID & Passcode . 3. Scroll down the menu until you see Stolen Device Protection .

If you already have the feature enabled, it will say On next to Stolen Device Protection . If it says Off , tap Turn On Protection directly below Stolen Device Protection . 

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What to know about Stolen Device Protection

Stolen Device Protection adds a layer of security to your iPhone.

As CNET's David Lumb reports , Stolen Device Protection requires you to enter your biometric information at least once to access some of your sensitive settings and information when you're not in a familiar location, like your home. 

Here are some of the things Apple said you'll need to enter your biometric information for in order to change or access when you're in an unfamiliar location:

• Using passwords or passkeys saved in your Keychain.
• Using payment methods saved in Safari that autofill.
• Turning off Lost Mode .
• Erasing all content and settings on your iPhone.
• Applying for a new Apple Card.
• Viewing your Apple Card's virtual number.
• Taking certain Apple Cash and Savings actions in your Wallet, like initiating a transfer.
• Using your iPhone to set up a new device.

The feature also uses a new mechanism called Security Delay, when changing some settings. If you try to change these settings when you're in an unfamiliar location, Stolen Device Protection will require you to enter your biometric info twice; once initially and then again after an hour. According to Apple, if you arrive at a familiar location while waiting for the Security Delay to end, your device could prematurely end the delay. 

Here are some of the things Apple said are protected by Security Delay:

• Turning Stolen Device Protection off.
• Changing your Apple ID password.
• Signing out of your Apple ID.
• Updating your Apple ID account security settings, like adding or removing trusted devices.
• Adding or removing Face ID or Touch ID information.
• Changing your iPhone passcode.
• Resetting all your iPhone's settings.
• Turning Find My off.

You can still make purchases with Apple Pay if Stolen Device Protection is turned on.

Because Stolen Device Protection only protects a handful of settings, you still have to take steps to protect your other information. For example, Apple notes that you can still use your iPhone passcode to make purchases with Apple Pay, so Stolen Device Protection won't totally protect your finances. While Stolen Device Protection is an optional feature and doesn't protect everything on your phone, Apple still recommends everyone turn it on. 

For more on Stolen Device Protection, check out how to improve your iPhone's Stolen Device Protection . You can also check out what other features are included  iOS 17.4  and our iOS 17 cheat sheet .

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How to clear the cache on your iPhone (and why you should)

How many tabs are open on your mobile browser right now? Go ahead, check -- you might be surprised by what you find.

Americans spend over five hours a day on their smartphones. That's over five hours of your phone potentially accessing, retrieving, and saving cache and cookies, which can negatively impact your iPhone's storage space .

What is cache?

Cache is the temporary storage of some data, like parts of a website from the last time you visited it, for example. Browser cache is content from a website that is stored on your phone during a browser session to help the browser execute faster the next time you visit that page.

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Cache data can slow down your phone's overall browsing performance, however, since it takes up storage space on your device, so it's good to clear it out regularly. In this article, we mainly focus on clearing web browser cache on an iPhone, but you should know that other types of cache include mobile app cache and CPU cache.

How to clear cache on iPhone

What you'll need: Everything you need to clear your browser cache is within the iPhone's settings app or the Safari app, so grab your iPhone to get started.

Keep in mind that clearing the cache can clear private data, which can close all open tabs in Safari. This is also likely to log you out of all your websites, prompting you to sign in again the next time you open them. 

How do I clear the cache from Chrome on iPhone?

If Google Chrome is your preferred browser, it may have a substantial amount of data stored on your device, which could also slow down performance. 

To clear the cache in Chrome, open the Google Chrome app and follow these steps:

• Tap  Settings .
• Go to  Privacy and Security .
• Select  Clear Browsing Data .
• Select the time from which to delete the data (if you want to delete all your browsing history, choose All Time ).
• Go through the items you'd like to delete, like your Browsing History, Cookies and Site Data, Cached Images and Files, Saved Passwords , and Autofill Data.
• Confirm by tapping  Clear Browsing Data  at the bottom of the screen.
• Tap Done when you've deleted the Chrome cache.

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Clearing the browsing and cache data in Google Chrome doesn't close all open tabs, but it will refresh each tab and log you out of websites. Once you tap on one of the tabs you want to access, you'll have to log back in.

How can I browse on Safari without history?

If you're learning how to clear cache on an iPhone, you may also be wondering if there's a way to use Safari without saving any browsing history. You can turn on Private Browsing by following these steps:

• Open  Safari .
• Tap on  Tabs .
• Choose Private .

You can also enable private browsing by going to your iPhone Settings, finding Safari, and toggling on the private option. 

How do I clear my app cache on my iPhone?

To clear the app cache from your iPhone Settings app, you can either delete the app and reinstall it, offload it, or try to clear the cache from within the app. Unfortunately, iOS apps don't have consistent settings across the board that would allow you to clear the cache of every app.

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Apps like TikTok and CapCut, for example, have options to Clear Cache within their respective settings. Amazon lets users delete their browsing history, while the Reddit app can clear local history. It all depends on what the app's settings let you do. 

Is "clear cache" the same as offloading?

Not exactly, though app offloading can help if your phone is slowed down by low storage. To offload an app  means to uninstall an app without deleting any documents or data associated with it. 

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To offload an app, go to  Settings , then  General , choose  iPhone Storage  and select the app to offload, then tap  Offload App . If you ever download it again, you'll pick up where you left off for that app.

Are cookies and cache the same thing?

Cookies and cache are not the same. Cookies are data files that websites send to your phone, including things like saved passwords to keep you logged into an account or even the website preferences from the previous time you visited. 

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Though they do sound harmless, cookies can also track how you browse the internet. They monitor patterns in your browsing and search history, even seeing what you clicked on or what your mouse hovered over. Ever made an innocuous search on Amazon only to find ads for it on all the apps you use? Cookies likely made that possible.

Can I block cookies on my iPhone?

While you can block cookies on Safari, the ranks are divided on whether you should. Blocking cookies entirely means that websites won't be able to get information from you, but it also means that some websites may not even work correctly on your browser. A lot of users actually enjoy a more personalized browsing experience, so cookies are a good thing for them.

 If you'd like to block cookies in Safari, follow these steps:

• Go to  Settings  and select  Safari .
• Tap on the toggle next to  Block All Cookies .

There are also third-party extensions that help you block cookies and trackers in Google Chrome, like Ghostery and Disconnect .

How do I check iPhone storage?

On an iPhone, Settings can show you what's taking up most of your media storage, like photos, videos, and music. You can also see what each particular app's storage consumption is, which includes temporary data. To view the details of your iPhone's storage space, follow these steps:

• Go to the iPhone Settings .
• Tap on General .
• Select iPhone Storage .
• Scroll through to find the app you're looking for.
• Tap on the app to view storage status and options.

Unfortunately, you can't clear your iPhone cache for third-party apps by going into your Settings app, but this gives you a visual of your iPhone's storage and the option to delete or offload apps.

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When you look at your device's storage space, you'll probably see recommended steps you can take to optimize your iPhone's storage, like offloading unused apps.

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