How to Use Family Password on iOS 17: A Step-by-Step Guide

With the introduction of iOS 17, users can now share passwords and passkeys with their families through Family Sharing. This convenient feature enables easy access to various accounts used by the family, such as streaming services, online payments, and subscriptions.

To make use of this feature, users need to create a Family Passwords Group on their iPhones. They can then select the credentials they wish to share with their family members, allowing everyone in the group to view and modify the shared passwords.

Creating a Family Passwords Group on iOS 17:

1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone and scroll down to select “Passwords.”
2. Verify your Face ID or insert your passcode to access your passwords and passkeys.
3. Tap on “Get Started” under “Share Passwords and Passkeys.”
4. Enter a group name for the Family Passwords Group and tap “Add People.”
5. Search for and select the contacts you want to share passwords with.
6. Tap “Create” to create the group.
7. Choose the passwords and passkeys you want to share with the group and tap “Move.”
8. Tap “Notify via Messages” to send an invitation to the group members.

Managing the Family Passwords Group on iOS 17:

1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone and choose “Passwords.”
2. Verify your Face ID or insert your passcode to access your passwords and passkeys.
3. Select your shared password group name under “Share Passwords and Passkeys.”

Here, you can view the passwords and passkeys shared by you and other group members. You have the option to add or remove passwords, add or remove people from the group, change the group name, or even delete the group entirely.

Before you begin using the Family Password feature on iOS 17, ensure that you meet the basic requirements:

• All you and your group members need iPhones with iOS 17 or later.
• The Apple IDs or contacts joining the group must have iCloud Keychain enabled.
• You must have the person’s number in your contacts to invite them to the Family Password group.
• The group members must agree to join the group and view the shared passwords.

With the family password feature on iOS 17, sharing and managing passwords within your family becomes a breeze. This convenient and secure feature ensures that everyone can access the necessary accounts with ease while maintaining control over shared credentials.