Share passwords or passkeys with people you trust on Mac (2024)

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Create a group to share passwords with

Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Passwords in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Open Passwords settings for me
Click the Add button at the top of the window, then choose New Shared Group.
Enter a name for the group.
Click Add People.
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Enter the names of people you want to share with, then click Add.
As you type, matching names from your contacts appear. If a contact’s name is dimmed, their device may not be using the latest software.
You can also add existing groups, which appear at the bottom of the list.
Click Create.

As the person creating the group, only you can add and remove people from the group, rename the group, and delete the group.

Share passwords with a group

Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Passwords in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Open Passwords settings for me
Select a group.
Note: An account password or passkey can only be shared with one group.
Click the Add button , then choose Move Passwords to Group.
Select the accounts with passwords or passkeys you want to share.
Click Move.
The people in the group can now use your passwords or passkeys for the accounts you selected. The next time they open Passwords settings, they’ll be prompted to accept or decline your invitation.
Click Notify via Messages to notify the people in the group that you’ve shared with them. If you don’t want to notify them, click Not Now.

Note: Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac need to be using the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS to use the password or passkey you share.

All people in the group can change the account passwords and passkeys you share. They can also share their own passwords and passkeys with the group.

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Share passwords or passkeys with people you trust on Mac (2024)

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How to share passkey with Mac? ›

Share passwords or passkeys with people you trust on Mac

Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Passwords in the sidebar. ...
Click the Add button at the top of the window, then choose New Shared Group.
Enter a name for the group.
Click Add People.
Enter the names of people you want to share with, then click Add.

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How do I enable passkeys on my Mac? ›

To create a passkey, iCloud Keychain must be set up on your Mac. When you see the option to save a passkey for the account, choose how you want to sign in: Touch ID on your Mac: Place your finger on the Touch ID sensor. Scan a QR code with your iPhone or iPad: Click Other Options.

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Where are passkeys stored on Mac? ›

View saved passwords and passkeys in System Settings

Choose Apple menu  > System Settings.
Click Passwords.
Sign in with Touch ID, or enter your user account password.
Select a website, then click the Show Details button . To delete a password, click Delete Password.

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Are Apple passkeys secure? ›

Passkeys are a standard-based technology that, unlike passwords, are resistant to phishing, are always strong, and are designed so that there are no shared secrets.

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Can a passkey be shared? ›

However, with a dedicated password manager, users can share their passkeys with anyone, no matter what devices they use. If you don't already know what passkeys are, they are a new authentication technology that allows users to sign in to their online accounts without having to enter a password.

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What is the Apple passkey feature? ›

Passkeys are more secure than passwords, because they're uniquely generated for every account by your own device, and are less vulnerable to phishing. And they work on all your devices that are signed in to the same Apple ID.

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Is Apple passkeys available now? ›

Streamlined sign-in, without passwords

Because passkeys are synced with iCloud Keychain, they're available across Apple devices. You can even use your iPhone to sign in to apps and websites on non-Apple devices.

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How do I access my Apple passkeys? ›

View saved passwords and passkeys in Settings

Tap Settings, then scroll down and tap Passwords.
Use Face ID or Touch ID when prompted, or enter your passcode.
To view a password or passkey, select a website or app. To delete a saved password or passkey, tap Delete Password or Delete Passkey.

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Does Safari support passkeys? ›

In the Safari app , you can use Face ID (supported models) or Touch ID (supported models) to securely sign in to supporting websites. See Use passkeys to sign in to apps and websites on iPhone.

Where are passwords stored safely on a Mac? ›

Open Finder and go to Applications > Utilities. Click on Keychain Access. In the search bar in the top right-hand corner, type “Passwords”. Search through the list of passwords, and when you find the one you're looking for, double-click on it.

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What are passkeys vs passwords? ›

Passkeys are a new passwordless authentication technology, meaning that many websites don't support them yet. This differentiates from passwords which are supported on all websites.

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What is the downside of passkeys? ›

The disadvantages of using Passkeys include: they are not yet widely adopted, they need extra software and hardware, and they can be costly, and businesses may need to budget for implementation.

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Can passkeys be hacked? ›

If someone gets your device, they can't do anything with your passkey. And if you lose your old device containing your passkey, you can easily create a new passkey on your new device.

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How do I use a passkey on another device? ›

Use your passkey to sign in

On the Google sign-in page on your computer, enter your username.
Below the password field, click the Try another way link.
Click Use your passkey.
On your screen, find the QR code. ...
To scan the QR code, use your phone's built-in QR code scanner app. ...
On your phone, tap Use passkey.

How to share saved password from iPhone to Mac? ›

On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings and tap your name. Open iCloud > Passwords and Keychain and make sure Sync this iPhone or Sync this iPad is turned on. On a Mac, go to System Settings and click your name. Click iCloud > Passwords and Keychain, and confirm that the switch is on for Sync this Mac.

How to share Wi-Fi password from iPhone to Mac? ›

Here's the simple process.

Connect your iPhone to your Wi-Fi network. Enable your home Wi-Fi network on your iPhone by finding the Wi-Fi button under your settings. ...
Add your iPhone as a contact on the Mac. ...
Start connecting to the Wi-Fi network on your Mac. ...
Tap the button to share the password on your iPhone.

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How do I share a device on my Mac? ›

On your Mac, start a screen sharing session with another Mac on your network. Choose Screen Sharing > Settings, then set the following options: Below Display, select “Scale to fit available space” or “Show full size,” depending on how large your screen is and how much of it you want to use for the shared screen.