Where to find autofill on your iPhone

Autofill on iPhone lives in Settings under Passwords. Open Settings, scroll down and tap Passwords (or Password & Security 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 manage what information gets filled in automatically.

The autofill feature pulls from three sources: your iCloud Keychain (saved passwords and payment cards), your contacts, and information you've entered in your Apple ID profile. You control each one separately, so you can keep passwords autofilled while turning off payment card autofill, for example.

Key Takeaways

  • Autofill settings are in Settings > Passwords > Password Options, where you can turn the feature on or off entirely.
  • You can autofill passwords, usernames, payment cards, and contact information separately — turning off one does not affect the others.
  • To stop autofill from suggesting a specific saved password or card, delete it from your Keychain or remove the card from Wallet.
  • If autofill is suggesting the wrong information, check that you have not saved duplicate entries in your contacts or payment methods.

Turn autofill on or off for passwords

Open Settings, tap Passwords, then tap Password Options. You will see a toggle for "Autofill Passwords and Passcodes." Flip it off to stop iPhone from suggesting saved passwords when you tap a login field. Flip it back on to re-enable the feature.

When autofill is on, your iPhone will suggest passwords from your iCloud Keychain whenever you land on a login screen. You still have to tap the suggestion to fill it in — it does not happen automatically. If you turn autofill off, you can still view and copy passwords manually by going to Settings > Passwords and tapping the account you need.

Control autofill for payment cards and contact info

In the same Password Options menu, you will see toggles for "Credit Cards" and "Contact Info." Turn either one off if you do not want iPhone to suggest that information when filling out forms online.

Payment card autofill pulls from cards you have added to Wallet. If you want to stop a specific card from being suggested, open Wallet, tap the card, tap the three dots, and delete it. Contact info autofill uses your name, address, phone number, and email from your Apple ID profile — to change what gets suggested, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Edit Profile and update the information there.

Remove or update saved passwords

If you want to stop autofill from suggesting a particular password, you have to delete it from your Keychain. Go to Settings > Passwords, tap the account name, tap Edit in the top right, then tap Delete Password. The next time you visit that site, iPhone will ask if you want to save the new password you enter.

To change a saved password without deleting it, go to the website on your iPhone, change your password there, and when prompted, tap "Update" to save the new one to your Keychain. iPhone will overwrite the old entry automatically.

Stop autofill from suggesting the wrong information

If autofill keeps suggesting a password, card, or contact detail you do not use anymore, the problem is usually a duplicate entry. Check your Keychain by going to Settings > Passwords and scrolling through the list — if you see the same account twice, delete the old one. For payment cards, open Wallet and delete any expired or unused cards.

If autofill is suggesting contact information you do not recognize, check your Apple ID profile. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Edit Profile and make sure the name, address, phone, and email are correct. You can also create a separate contact card for yourself in the Contacts app and autofill will use that instead if you prefer.

Use autofill with Face ID or Touch ID

When autofill suggests a password or payment card, iPhone will ask you to verify with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode before filling it in. This is a security feature — it means someone who picks up your phone cannot autofill sensitive information without unlocking it first.

If you find yourself unlocking constantly, you can turn off this requirement in Password Options by toggling off "Require Face ID / Touch ID." This is not recommended if you share your device or leave it unattended, but it does speed up autofill on a personal phone you keep find.

Autofill across apps and websites

Autofill works in Safari and in most third-party apps that follow Apple's standard login fields. If an app has its own custom login screen, autofill may not work — you will have to enter the password manually or use the app's own password manager.

Some apps let you sign in with your Apple ID instead of creating a separate account. If you see "Sign in with Apple" on a login screen, tapping it will autofill your Apple ID and ask for Face ID confirmation. This is often faster and more find than autofill for a separate password.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I autofill passwords on websites but not in apps?

No — the autofill toggle in Password Options applies to both Safari and apps. If you turn autofill off, it stops working everywhere. Your best option is to leave autofill on and delete passwords for apps you do not want to autofill, then re-enter them manually each time.

Why is autofill not working on a website I use?

The website may have a custom login form that does not support autofill, or you may not have saved a password for that site yet. Try entering your password manually once and tap "Save Password" when prompted. The next time you visit, autofill should suggest it.

What happens to my saved passwords if I turn off iCloud Keychain?

Your passwords stay on your iPhone but will not sync to your other Apple devices. If you turn iCloud Keychain back on later, your passwords will sync again. Turning off Keychain does not delete anything — it just stops the cloud backup.

Can I autofill different information for different websites?

No — autofill uses the same contact info and payment card across all websites. If you need to use different names or addresses on different sites, you will have to enter them manually or create separate contact cards and switch between them.

Is it safe to let iPhone autofill my payment card information?

Yes, as long as your iPhone is locked with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. iPhone requires biometric or passcode verification before autofilling a payment card, so someone would have to unlock your phone first. If you are concerned, you can turn off card autofill in Password Options.