How to import passwords to the Apple Passwords app

Public beta versions of Apple’s latest major software updates, e.g. iOS18 Update and macOS Sequoia It’s been about a month since the release of the iPhone 8. One of the most anticipated changes coming to almost the entire Apple lineup was the Password App brings together all of Apple’s existing password management into one central app, and now that the beta has been widely available, the Passwords app is officially ready for use.

In typical Apple fashion, getting started with Apple Passwords is easy. However, if you’re not already using Apple’s built-in password keychain feature, there may be a few obstacles to getting started with the new software. But with a few simple steps, you’ll be up and running in no time.

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What to expect when you open the app for the first time

Easy setup for Apple Keychain users

When you open the Passwords app for the first time, you’ll see a short screen explaining what the app can do, and a prompt to set up notifications and autofill. If you already use Apple Keychain, you’ll probably have a lot of logins stored in the passwords section for the different services you use. If you don’t use Apple Keychain, you’ll still see the Wi-Fi passwords section, which stores a record of all the Wi-Fi passwords you’ve entered on your phone.

If you’re already using Apple Keychain, no further setup is required. If you use another password manager, like 1Password or Proton Pass, things will take a bit more time. Currently, Apple Passwords on your iPhone or iPad doesn’t offer the ability to import passwords from another service. The only way to import passwords is through the Mac version of the Passwords app.

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How to import passwords into the Passwords app

Currently, you need a Mac

Importing passwords from another password manager into your new Passwords app isn’t too much of a hassle. You only need a few things. First, you’ll need a Mac running macOS Sequoia. As of the fourth public beta of iOS 18, there’s no way to import passwords from another password manager into Apple’s Passwords app.

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Once macOS Sequoia loads, all you need to import your passwords into the Passwords app is the .csv from your current password manager, which you can usually download from your current password manager. Once you’ve downloaded the .csv, the rest of the process is pretty simple:

1. open password App.
2. In the menu bar, click file.
3. Down file,choice Import Passwords.
4. In the pop-up window, Select File.
5. Go to Finder and select the .csv from your current password manager.

After you select .csv, Passwords will ask you to review any passwords and usernames that might have had issues importing. It’s also a good idea to double-check all of the passwords you imported to make sure everything was migrated correctly. Once you’ve verified that everything was migrated correctly, you’re ready to start using Apple Passwords.

The final step after importing your passwords is to delete the .csv file. The .csv file from your previous password manager is a plain text document that contains all of the login information in your password manager. To be on the safe side, make sure this file exists only for as long as you need it, and no longer.

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