How do I use the keychain?
Generated on 8/18/2024
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To use the keychain, you can leverage Apple's iCloud Keychain, which securely stores your passwords, passkeys, and other sensitive information across your Apple devices. At WWDC 2024, Apple introduced several enhancements related to credential management and passkeys, which are a more secure alternative to traditional passwords.
For developers, Apple has introduced automatic passkey upgrades, which allow apps to upgrade existing accounts to use passkeys during sign-in. This feature is part of a broader effort to transition away from passwords, which are vulnerable to phishing attacks. Passkeys provide a more secure and user-friendly sign-in experience.
Additionally, the new Passwords app in macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, and VisionOS 2 highlights apps and websites that have adopted phishing-resistant sign-ins and offers features like one-tap verification code setup. Credential managers can now fill time-based verification codes and other credentials into any text field, enhancing the security and convenience of sign-ins.
For more detailed information on implementing these features, you can refer to the session titled "Streamline sign-in with passkey upgrades and credential managers" from WWDC 2024.
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