Accounts and passwords
How do I find a password saved on my phone?
Phones can save passwords, but you should only view them when you are signing in yourself. Never read a password or one-time code to someone who called or messaged you.
The short answer
Open the phone's password manager, search for the website or app name, unlock with Face ID, fingerprint, PIN, or passcode, then use the password only on the official app or website.
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Steps for iPhone
- 1Open Settings.
- 2Tap Passwords.
- 3Unlock with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.
- 4Search for the website or app and tap it to view the saved username and password.
One safety note
Do not send a password by email or text.
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What to know first
What this usually means
- The password was saved under a different website name.
- The password is saved in Chrome, Safari, iCloud Keychain, or Google Password Manager.
- The app uses sign in with Apple, Google, or Facebook instead of a separate password.
- The password was never saved.
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- Do not send a password by email or text.
- Do not share a one-time code with anyone who contacted you.
- Do not enter the password on a page opened from a suspicious link.
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