Using 2FA with iCloud Keychain

I have a website setup in the Apple Passwords settings (keychain) with the website address, user name, password, and 2FA verification code all configured correctly. When I visit the website, from mobile Safari, the user name and password are automagically entered and I’m brought to the 2FA entry field. This is where I feel like I’m missing something.


With 1Password, the 2FA code is automatically placed into the clipboard after automatically pasting in the user name and password, and I then just need to paste it into the 2FA field. With Apple Passwords (keychain) this does not happen. There is no prompt for the 2FA code or even any indication that Apple Passwords (keychain) even knows of one. I have to switch to the Settings app -> Passwords -> find the site, copy the 2FA code, switch back to mobile Safari, and paste it in.


Is this the expected behavior for 2FA using Apple Passwords (keychain)? I feel like Apple’s workflow here should be more seamless than 1Password’s. If this is just how it works (for now), then I’m happy to just keep using 1Password. If I’m “doing it wrong”, please let me how it should work and what I might be doing wrong.


Thanks!

iPad Pro, 11-inch, 4th Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Dec 22, 2022 8:35 PM

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Dec 26, 2022 8:49 AM in response to blueOrbit

Hello blueOrbit,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. What you are experiencing is expected for use with the iCloud Keychain. You can find info on this using the Apple Support article: How to find saved passwords and passkeys on your iPhone


View saved passwords and passkeys in Settings
1.Tap Settings, then select Passwords. In iOS 13 or earlier, select Passwords & Accounts, then tap Website & App Passwords.
2.Use Face ID or Touch ID when prompted, or enter your passcode.
3.To see a password or passkey, select a website or app.


Apple is all about improving the experience for their customers. If you've got a functionality request you'd like to see, let the engineers and developers know here:


Product Feedback


Let us know if you have any questions.


Best regards!

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