Where to find autofill on your iPhone

Autofill on iPhone lives in Settings under Passwords. Open Settings, scroll down and tap Passwords (or Password Manager on newer iOS versions), then tap Password Options at the bottom. From there you can turn autofill on or off, choose which apps and websites can use it, and delete saved passwords one at a time or in bulk.

The autofill feature itself has two parts: passwords and payment methods. Passwords autofill usernames and login credentials. Payment methods autofill your credit card, debit card, and Apple Pay information at checkout. Each one has its own on-off switch, so you can keep one active and disable the other.

If you use iCloud Keychain (Apple's password manager), autofill syncs your saved passwords across all your Apple devices signed into the same iCloud account. If you turn off iCloud Keychain, autofill still works but only stores passwords locally on that one phone.

Key Takeaways

  • Autofill settings are in Settings > Passwords > Password Options, where you can turn the feature on or off for passwords and payment methods separately.
  • You can delete individual saved passwords from the Passwords menu, or clear all passwords at once by turning off iCloud Keychain in Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud.
  • Autofill works across Safari, apps, and websites, but you can restrict it to Safari only if you want tighter control over which apps see your saved information.
  • If autofill is not appearing when you expect it, check that the feature is turned on and that you have actually saved a password for that website or app.

Turn autofill on or off for passwords

Open Settings and tap Passwords. On newer iPhones running iOS 17 or later, tap Password Manager instead. Scroll to the bottom and tap Password Options. You will see a toggle for "Autofill Passwords" — tap it to turn the feature on or off.

When autofill is on, Safari and compatible apps will suggest saved passwords when you tap a login field. When it is off, you will have to type or copy-paste your password manually every time. Turning it off does not delete your saved passwords; it just stops them from appearing automatically.

If you want autofill to work only in Safari and not in third-party apps, turn off the toggle next to "Autofill in Apps" while keeping "Autofill Passwords" on. This gives you more control over which apps can access your stored login information.

Turn autofill on or off for payment methods

In the same Password Options menu, look for "Autofill Payment Methods." Tap the toggle to turn it on or off. When this is on, your saved credit cards and debit cards will appear as suggestions when you check out online or in apps.

Payment method autofill is separate from password autofill, so you can have one on and the other off. Many people turn off payment autofill for security reasons, since a compromised phone could expose card details more easily than passwords alone.

Your payment methods are stored in Wallet, not in Passwords. If you want to see or edit the cards themselves, go to Settings > Wallet and Apple Pay instead of the Passwords menu.

Delete saved passwords one at a time

Open Settings, tap Passwords, and enter your Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode to unlock the list. You will see every website and app you have saved a password for. Tap the one you want to remove.

On the password detail screen, tap "Delete Password" at the bottom. Confirm by tapping "Delete" again. The password is now gone and will not autofill anymore. If you log into that site or app again and save a new password, it will be stored again.

Deleting a password from your iPhone does not change your actual password on the website or app — it only removes it from your phone's storage. You can still log in manually using the password you created on that service.

Delete all saved passwords at once

To clear all passwords from your iPhone, go to Settings, tap [Your Name] at the top, then tap iCloud. Scroll down and tap Keychain, then tap "Turn Off Keychain" at the bottom. A popup will ask what you want to do with your passwords — tap "Delete from iPhone" to remove them all.

This action is permanent and affects only your iPhone. If you have other Apple devices signed into the same iCloud account, their passwords will remain intact. After you turn off Keychain, autofill will stop working unless you turn it back on later.

If you want to keep autofill but just remove a few passwords, use the one-at-a-time method instead. Turning off Keychain is the nuclear option and should only be used if you want a clean slate.

Why autofill is not showing up

If autofill is not suggesting passwords when you expect it to, first check that the feature is actually turned on in Settings > Passwords > Password Options. The toggle should be blue and switched to the right.

Second, make sure you have actually saved a password for that website or app. The first time you log into a new site, Safari will ask if you want to save the password — if you tap "Not Now," it will not be stored. Go back and log in again, and this time tap "Save Password" when prompted.

Third, some websites and apps do not support autofill even when the feature is on. This is usually a security choice by the app developer. In those cases, you will have to enter your password manually or copy it from the Passwords menu and paste it in.

Change your iCloud Keychain password

Your iCloud Keychain passwords are encrypted and protected by your iCloud Security Code, not your regular iCloud password. If you want to change the code that protects your Keychain, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Password & Security > Security Code.

You will be asked to enter your current code, then create a new one. This code is separate from your Apple ID password and is used only to encrypt your Keychain data. If you forget it, you will have to turn off Keychain and turn it back on to create a new code.

Changing your iCloud password does not change your Keychain code. The two are independent, so you can update one without affecting the other.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different password manager instead of iCloud Keychain?

Yes. Third-party password managers like 1Password, Dashlane, and Bitwarden can autofill passwords on iPhone. read the app, create an account, and import or manually add your passwords. Then go to Settings > Passwords > Password Options and tap "Password Manager" to switch from iCloud Keychain to the third-party app.

Will deleting a password from my iPhone delete it from my other Apple devices?

If you are using iCloud Keychain, deleting a password on one device will delete it from all devices signed into the same iCloud account. If you have turned off Keychain, passwords are stored only on that one phone and deleting one does not affect your other devices.

Is autofill safe to use?

Autofill is encrypted and protected by your Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode, so it is reasonably safe for most people. However, if someone gains physical access to your unlocked phone, they can see your saved passwords. For maximum security, turn off autofill for payment methods and consider using a separate password manager for highly sensitive accounts.

Can I autofill passwords in apps that are not from the App Store?

Only apps installed from the App Store can use iPhone autofill. Web-based logins in Safari work regardless of where the website is hosted. If you are using a third-party app that does not support autofill, you will have to enter your password manually.

What happens to my autofill data if I sell my iPhone?

Before you sell or give away your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. This removes all data including saved passwords. If you have iCloud Keychain turned on, your passwords will remain safe in iCloud and you can restore them on a new device.