Apple generated passwords

Lots of websites are now requiring use of a special character in passwords and these passwords do not contain one. Any ideas to change this procedure. Thanks

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on May 25, 2022 10:19 PM

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TheLittles

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May 25, 2022 10:26 PM in response to sunsetl0ver

sunset lover remix Said:

"Apple generated passwords: Lots of websites are now requiring use of a special character in passwords and these passwords do not contain one. Any ideas to change this procedure. Thanks"

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Password Creation:

Create your own password, with special characters. You don't have to user Apple's.

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