Both of these facts further lower the barrier to entry for getting started with password management using Apple Passwords.
Heres how it stacks up against thebest password managersyou can get today.
Windows users can access their passwords in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge via iCloud for Windows.
There are no features that require a paid subscription or premium upgrade.
If you have logins already saved in iCloud Keychain, those will auto-populate in the Passwords app.
Alternatively, it’s possible for you to import en masse or add individual logins.
No other file types or direct imports are currently supported.
Apple Passwords: Desktop
The Passwords app on desktop has a simple interface with three vertical panes.
Passwords does not have different record types like credit cards, identities, or other types of forms.
That said, password sharing is unlimited.
To add a group, tap the plus sign next to Shared Groups on the left pane.
Youll assign a name to the group and add members from your contacts.
Its also worth noting that, deleted items remain available for 30 days before being permanently deleted.
Passwords autofill integrates seamlessly with Safarisaved credentials will pop up to select when you tap a form field.
One other handy point of consistency is the ability to update compromised passwords directly from the Passwords app.
Authentication worked smoothly in Safari, Chrome, and apps on both my devices.
Apple Passwords: Verdict
Apples Passwords app is a solid upgrade to iCloud Keychain password management.
If you already use a fully featured, third-party password manager, Passwords probably wont completely replace it.
