how do I use the new passwords app?

To use the new passwords app introduced in macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, and VisionOS, follow these steps:

1. Accessing the App: The passwords app can be accessed directly on your device. On macOS, you can enable a menu bar item for quick access to your passwords and verification codes.

2. Managing Passwords:

   • The app lists saved passwords that are weak, reused, or have appeared in a data leak.
   • You can use the "Change Password" button to open your change password webpage if your website adopts the well-known URL for changing passwords.

3. Combining Passkeys and Passwords:

   • If an account has both a passkey and a password for the same app or website with the same username, the passwords app combines them into a single entry.

4. Importing and Exporting Passwords:

   • It's easy to import passwords from another credential manager and export passwords from the app.

5. Verification Codes:

   • The app has a section for verification codes, making it easy to look up and copy a code, similar to a dedicated authenticator app.

6. Updating Website Metadata:

   • If your website has adopted the open graph metadata standard, the passwords app displays your site name and icon for any saved accounts. If not, it tries to figure out your website's name or falls back to your domain name.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the session Streamline sign-in with passkey upgrades and credential managers (10:01).

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• Streamline sign-in with passkey upgrades and credential managers
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