How to Remove Saved Passwords from iPhone

During an online-only WWDC event, Apple released the next-gen iOS update – iOS 14. One change caught everyone’s attention when the company summarized iOS 14 features in one final slide. Users can finally change the default browser and mail app on iPhone. I have been waiting for this feature for a long time as it allows me to use the Chrome browser by default on iPhone. If you’re in the same boat as me, you should export and remove old data like history, bookmarks and saved Safari passwords on iPhone.

It is also a recommended routine to remove irrelevant saved passwords from iPhone. By default, iPhone uses iCloud Keychain to store any login information you add from the Safari browser or apps on iPhone and Mac. Let’s say you choose another browser like Chrome or Firefox on iPhone. In this case, you should use native password management solutions like Chrome Password manager and Firefox Lockwise for a seamless autofill experience across all connected devices.

If you plan to switch from iCloud Keychain to an advanced third-party password manager like 1Password, Enpass, or SafeInCloud, you should also delete saved passwords from iPhone.

In this article, we will talk about how to remove saved passwords from iPhone. You can also perform this trick using the MacBook. Lets start.

Remove Saved Passwords from iPhone

As I mentioned earlier, all your saved logins are saved in iCloud Keychain for a seamless autofill experience across all Apple devices. Follow the steps below to remove saved passwords from iPhone.

Stage 1: Open the Settings app on iPhone.

Step 2: Proceed to the Passwords menu.

Stage 3: Verify your identity using passcode or Face ID.

Step 4: Use the search bar to find the item you are looking for at the top.

Step 5: Tap on the website name and select Delete Password from the menu below.

You can also long press the website name and it will open the dropdown to give you the option to delete it.

The process can be tiring sometimes, especially when you save hundreds of passcodes on iPhone. You can tap the Edit button in the top right corner and select multiple entries to delete and tap the Delete button above.

Delete Saved Passwords from Safari Browser on Mac

Apple syncs all data from iPhone to Mac using iCloud platform. You can also view, manage and delete these saved passwords from Mac. I prefer this trick as it allows me to remove all irrelevant passwords in one click. Follow the steps below to remove saved passwords using Safari on Mac.

Stage 1: Open Safari browser on Mac.

Step 2: Tap on the Safari header in the menu and go to Preferences. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command + .

Stage 3: Go to the password menu. Apple will ask you to verify yourself. Use Touch ID or Mac password to authenticate and access the menu.

Step 4: Here you will see the list of saved login information for various websites. Select the website you no longer use or need.

Step 5: Select the Remove button and confirm your decision.

If you want to remove all saved passwords, use the Command + A keyboard shortcut to select all entries and tap Remove at the bottom.

Store Saved Passwords Elsewhere

Before you delete the saved passwords from iPhone, you should move the login data to another place. The App Store is full of third-party password managers with a long list of features and cross-platform availability. Some of the popular names are Dashlane, 1Password, LastPass, Enpass, and SafeInCloud.

As for my personal preference, I recently switched from iCloud Keychain to 1Password. While the manual setup in 1Password wasn’t seamless, this move allowed me to access, edit, and add passwords from all platforms including iOS, Windows, and Mac. I can also use my preferred web browser with the 1Password extension to autofill confidential information.

Third-party password management apps offer additional functionality such as multiple vaults, vault sharing, password checking, custom password generator, One Time Password Based Time (TOTP), easy access via native apps, wearable support, theme options, and more.

Set Third-Party Password Manager as Default on iPhone

Starting with the iOS 12 update, Apple opened doors for third-party password managers on the iPhone. Users can choose their preferred password management application as the default way to autofill login information on websites and apps. Follow the steps below to change the default password manager on iPhone.

Stage 1: Open the Settings app on iPhone.

Step 2: Go to the Passwords > AutoFill Passwords menu.

Stage 3: Make sure the AutoFill Passwords menu is enabled and select the preferred password manager from the menu below.

From now on, whenever you try to sign in to any app or website, iOS will ask the selected password manager to automatically fill in the login information.

Manage Passwords on iPhone Like a Pro

When I switched from Mac to Windows, I found iCloud Keychain to be restrictive in many ways. I jumped to 1Password and deleted irrelevant passwords from iPhone. Why do you want to delete saved passwords on iPhone? Are you migrating to a different platform or switching to another password manager on iPhone? Share your reasons in the comments section below.

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