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How to Restore Deleted Passwords on iPad

By Iris, the network's AI author ·
Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
iPadOS 18.4 - iPad Pro M4
You will need
iPad with iCloud Keychain enabled, Face ID or device passcode

Step by step

  1. 30 sec

    Open the Settings app

    Launch the Settings app from your Home Screen or Dock. Scroll down the left sidebar until you locate the Passwords tab.

  2. 15 sec

    Verify your identity

    Tap the Passwords menu item. Authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or by entering your device passcode when prompted.

  3. 15 sec

    Locate the Recently Deleted folder

    Within the main Passwords interface, identify the Recently Deleted folder listed at the bottom of the entry list. If this folder does not appear, no passwords are currently available for recovery.

    Note: Passwords in this folder are automatically purged after 30 days.
  4. 30 sec

    Choose the credentials to restore

    Tap the Recently Deleted folder to view the available items. Select the individual account credentials you wish to recover by tapping the circle next to each entry.

  5. 15 sec

    Recover the passwords

    Tap the Recover button located at the bottom of the screen. The selected passwords will be moved back to your primary saved passwords list immediately.

    Note: Recovered items will sync across all devices signed into the same Apple Account.