{
  "id": 6300018,
  "title": "Migrate to Apple Passwords from your current secret-keeper",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/migrate-to-apple-passwords-from-your-current-secret-keeper",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-08T16:31:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Six Colors",
    "slug": "six-colors",
    "url": "https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/09/migrate-to-apple-passwords-from-your-current-secret-keeper/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "If you're looking to switch to Apple Passwords from your current password manager, it's something worth considering. Apple's Passwords app has seen improvements recently, making it a strong contender for password management. However, it's not perfect for everyone.\n\nThe app is designed primarily for passwords, passkeys, and Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTPs). It doesn't cater to other types of structured data that some password managers might include. If you're primarily using a third-party system for your password-like items and use multiple Apple devices or a combination of Apple and Windows, migrating should be straightforward.\n\nFor those using Windows with iCloud Passwords, or browsers like Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Google Chrome on a Mac, the transition is smoother. Unfortunately, if you or anyone you share information with uses Android, Linux/Unix, or ChromeOS, migrating won't be possible due to unsupported platforms and lack of a web app for iCloud Passwords.\n\nThe process involves mapping data connections as Passwords excels at passwords, passkeys, and TOTPs. It also handles website and app logins, loose passwords, and TOTPs. However, migrating passkeys on a Mac isn't possible and requires an iPhone or iPad. Other non-password items, like payment cards and identities, need to be moved to Wallet and Safari's AutoFill.\n\nThere are certain items, such as Social Security numbers or account information, that aren't directly managed by Passwords. You can create these as entries in Passwords or Notes, but they lack the structure and security of a dedicated password manager. Structured data, such as bank accounts or licenses, can be challenging to migrate due to the lack of support in Passwords beyond a Note field.\n\nOne significant issue is shared vaults and items. If you use a password manager with shared features, Passwords provides Shared Groups as an alternative, but it doesn't replicate all features. Tags, extra data, and additional security features like recovery kits are also lost during migration.",
  "summary": "You might be interested in knowing how to embrace Apple Passwords with a bear hug, leaving behind your current password manager. If you tried Apple’s Passwords app in the past and were disappointed, you should probably give it another try.…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}