User name and password security

Please explain the best and most secure way(s) to store Apple ID and Safari passwords within Safari with iCloud as backup. I am currently running an iMac with Ventura 13.1 and iPad with OS 16.2. Please include how to do this and security features.

iMac 21.5″, macOS 13.1

Posted on Feb 13, 2023 6:12 AM

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Feb 13, 2023 7:02 AM in response to tp13520

tp13520 wrote:

Please explain the best and most secure way(s) to store Apple ID and Safari passwords within Safari with iCloud as backup. I am currently running an iMac with Ventura 13.1 and iPad with OS 16.2. Please include how to do this and security features.



Keychain Access User Guide for Mac - Apple Support


Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support


Make your passkeys and passwords available ... - Apple Support


Use iCloud Keychain to keep information secure on Mac




The current stable release of Ventura including bug fixes, security updates is macOS Ventura 13.2

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support


The current stable release of iOS /iPadOS including bug fixes, security updates is iOS 16.3

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support







Feb 13, 2023 7:04 AM in response to tp13520

The following links from apple on use iCloud and various features associated with iCloud including Passwords


links below


Sign in to iCloud on all your devices - Apple Support (CA)


How iCloud keeps information up to date across all your devices - Apple Support (CA)


Apps and features that use iCloud - Apple Support (CA)


Passwords and Keychain

Securely store your passwords, credit cards, and more in iCloud. Autofill your information in Safari and other supported web browsers. Learn more about iCloud Passwords and iCloud Keychain.


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