New macOS involves new features and enhancements for sure, ranging from the deep system level to the user interface, and the Passwords app is one of these changes. Based on its predecessor, the Passwords app is configured with a plethora of highlights and advantages, which gathers passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, and other credentials all in one secure place so that users can manage these items more straightforwardly!
Among all the highlights it involves, the most prominent one is its integration with Apple Intelligence, which allows you to edit, modify, delete, or share passwords more smartly and effectively, greatly improving user experience.
Having this app installed on your machine, any third-party password managers, like Safari Password Manager, Apple Passkeys, Google Chrome Password Manager, etc. are unheedful, thus you can remove them from your machine to free up more Macintosh HD space.
Stunning features in the Passwords app you may wonder
Centralized credential management
The Passwords app gathers all your login credentials like usernames, passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, etc. to a secure station, providing your account info when you log into an app or website. It frees you from the trifle of remembering a long string of user accounts and passwords, moreover, it eliminates the need to repeatedly log in each time you want to access an app or website.
Seamless iCloud syncing
Once you enable iCloud to sync the Passwords app, all the credentials it secures are synced among Apple devices. In other words, if you toggle on the Passwords in iCloud, then all your credentials will be synced among all Apple devices, so you can access them on your iPhone, Mac, iPad, and even the Apple Vision Pro seamlessly.
Enhanced Security Level
Replacing its predecessor, the Password app is more secure and resistant to phishing attacks, malware, and viruses. It is unique to each website or app and never leaks your private info.
Intuitive layout and design
Compared to the traditional and dated design of Keychain Access, the Passwords app stands out for its user-friendly and intuitive interface. It is easier to navigate or access the passwords you save, so you manage your credentials into groups or folders. Moreover, the search function allows you to find the desired info in seconds!
AutoFill and Secure Password Suggestion
The Passwords app integrates with Safari seamlessly, which auto-fills your account info when you’re logging into a website. Furthermore, when you set a password for signing up for a website, it gives you a security level according to the password you give, and it encourages you to set a more secure password if needed.