How to Review and Manage App Logins on iPhone

Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
iOS 18.4 - iPhone 15 Pro
You will need
iPhone with Face ID or Touch ID enabled, Active iCloud account

Step by step

  1. 30 sec

    Open the Passwords application

    Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Scroll down and tap on the Passwords menu, identified by a key icon. Authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.

  2. 1 min

    Audit your saved login entries

    Scan the list of accounts to identify apps you no longer use. Tap on any entry to view the stored username, password, or passkey associated with that specific application.

    Note: Use the search bar at the top to filter for specific app names quickly.
  3. 1 min

    Check for compromised credentials

    Tap Security Recommendations within the Passwords menu. Identify any entries flagged with a warning icon, which indicates that a password has appeared in a known data leak or is reused across multiple services.

    Note: Change compromised passwords immediately using the provided link to the app's website.
  4. 1 min

    Delete outdated app logins

    To remove a login, swipe left on the entry in the main list. Tap the red Delete button to permanently erase the credentials from your iCloud Keychain across all synced devices.

  5. 30 sec

    Verify iCloud Keychain sync

    Ensure your logins remain backed up by navigating to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Passwords & Keychain. Confirm that Sync this iPhone is toggled to the On position.

    Note: Changes made here will propagate to all devices signed into the same Apple Account.