[cjdoc29]

I really like Apple's implementation of passwords, passkeys, etc. But...I had a hard time explaining this to my mom.

She uses it to generate her passwords and fill-in within Safari which is great!

But there's no "Passwords" app, and she didn't know to go into Settings to reference a password when Safari doesn't recognize a password field (probably the website's fault).

2FA is also a confusing experience, but 2FA is also just confusing enough for her where Apple isn't really the problem here.

[HnUser12]

Someone linked this on the top

https://rmondello.com/passwords-shortcut/

You should be add this to home-screen like an app. Should make it a bit easier open passwords.

[reaperducer]

But there's no "Passwords" app

It's called Keychain Access.

[cj]

The problem is Keychain Access doesn't pass the "mom test" (would you average consumer - e.g. your mom - actually use it)

[HeavyFeather]

Are you talking about that utility that looks straight out of Windows 98? Surely it could use some love in 2023. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it updated, it’s not an acceptable UI for consumers.

[squeaky-clean]

Isn't Keychain Access MacOS only? It's not available on iPhone.

[cjdoc29]

iOS does not have "Keychain Access" as a named setting or app.

MacOS has both Keychain Access as a standalone app, and Passwords as a section in your settings. The latter is dedicated to purely passwords that you, as the user, make. Keychain Access also contains passwords for Wi-Fi and other systems.