How to share passwords with friends in iOS 17
Password sharing made simple and secure
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Knowing how to share passwords with friends iniOS 17will help you securely and conveniently share app passwords with your trusted contacts.
Sharing passwords with family members or friends is often necessary, but it can be risky if not done securely. With iOS 17,Appleoffers streamlined password sharing without compromising security.
In this guide, we’ll demonstrate how to safely share passwords using devices running iOS 17. Additionally, if you want a password manager with cross-platform compatibility, check out ourbest password managers.
Tools and requirements
Steps for how to share passwords with friends in iOS 17
Step-by-step guide to share passwords with friends in iOS 17
The steps below requireiCloudKeychain. To enable it, go to Settings > Your name > iCloud > Passwords and Keychain > Sync this iPhone (toggle on).
1. Open Settings and navigate to Passwords
LaunchtheSettingsapp on your iPhone andscroll downtotap Passwords. Use Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to authenticate and access Passwords.
2. Set up shared password groups
Tapthe card that reads’Share Passwords with Family'.
If the card isn’t showing up for you,tapthe+ iconat the top right corner and thentap ‘New Shared Group’.
Tap ‘Continue’.
3. Add a group name and add people
Inputa name in theGroup Namebar.Tap ‘Add People’to search for users you want to share passwords with, andtap ‘Add’once you’ve selected them. Next,tap ‘Create’at the top right corner.
The users you want to add should be in your Contacts, and their devices must be updated to iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, or later. Eligible contacts will appear in blue when you search for them, but if the information is gray, their device currently doesn’t support shared password groups.
4. Add passwords for sharing
Scrollthrough your list of saved app passwords andtapthe ones you wish to share. Alternatively, use thesearch barat the top tofindspecific app passwords you want to share. When the search results show up,tapto select them.
Once done selecting the passwords,tap ‘Move’at the top-right corner.
5. Notify Group Members
Tap ‘Notify via Messages’to inform the selected group members that they’ve been invited for password sharing, andpresstheSend iconto send the message.
If you don’t wish to send a message,tap ‘Not Now’. Invited members can still accept the invitation by going toSettings>Passwords>Group Invitations.
Final thoughts
Sharing passwords with friends and family in iOS 17 is hassle-free and secure. But remember that creating unique passwords for your various accounts and enabling two-factor authentication is crucial for greater security.
For more tips on securing your iOS device, read our guides onhow to change your iPhone password or reset it,how to change your Apple ID password, andsimple iPhone tricks to protect your Apple ID from thieves.
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