Can I use the iOS keychain to access all of a user’s web passwords?
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No, you cannot use the iOS keychain to access all of a user’s web passwords directly. However, Apple has introduced several improvements to the Passwords app and credential management in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, which can help manage and streamline access to passwords and passkeys.
For example, the Passwords app now lists saved passwords that are weak, reused, or have appeared in a data leak. It also supports importing and exporting passwords, and combines passkeys and passwords into a single entry for the same app or website (Streamline sign-in with passkey upgrades and credential managers).
Additionally, Apple has introduced automatic passkey upgrades, which can automatically upgrade existing accounts to use passkeys when signing in, providing a more secure and easier way to manage credentials (What’s new in privacy).
For more details, you can refer to the session Streamline sign-in with passkey upgrades and credential managers.
Streamline sign-in with passkey upgrades and credential managers
Learn how to automatically upgrade existing, password-based accounts to use passkeys. We’ll share why and how to improve account security and ease of sign-in, information about new features available for credential manager apps, and how to make your app information shine in the new Passwords app.
What’s new in privacy
At Apple, we believe privacy is a fundamental human right. Learn about new and improved permission flows and other features that manage data in a privacy-preserving way, so that you can focus on creating great app experiences.
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