- Your phone or computer
- A screen lock (passcode, fingerprint or face) on that device
Pick one place to keep passwords
The simplest choice is the one already built in:
📱 iPhone / iPad: Apple's Passwords app (iOS 18 and later; on older versions it's in Settings > Passwords). It syncs to your other Apple devices with iCloud Keychain, and to Windows with the iCloud for Windows app.
🤖 Android: Google Password Manager, built into Android and the Chrome browser. You can also see it at passwords.google.com.
Paid and free apps from other companies work on every kind of device, which helps if your household mixes iPhone, Android and Windows. Pick one and stick with it.
Turn on autofill
This lets the manager fill in passwords for you.
📱 iPhone / iPad: Settings > General > AutoFill & Passwords, then turn on AutoFill Passwords and Passkeys.
🤖 Android: Search your Settings for Autofill or Passwords, and choose Google (or your chosen app) as the service.
Save passwords as you sign in
Next time you log in to a site or app, tap Save when your phone or browser offers. For new accounts, accept the suggested strong password.
Run a security check
Look for security recommendations (Apple Passwords) or Password Checkup (Google). They point out passwords that are reused, weak or found in a data breach.
Fix the important ones first
Change reused passwords on your email, bank and shopping accounts first. Then do the rest a few at a time.
💡 Tip: the password manager is only as safe as what protects it. Use a strong phone passcode and turn on two-step verification for your Apple, Google or manager account.
Try the Password Challenge to see why long passwords win.
Related game: Password Strength Challenge. Related explainer: Passwords, passkeys and 2FA, explained .