USING MY MACBOOK PRO, I ACCEPT THE LONG PASSWORD THAT SAFARI ASSIGNS TO ME. BUT WHEN I TRY TO OPEN THAT WEB SITE AGAIN, IT DOES NOT AUTO FILL THE PASSWORD IT CREATED. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6
To get Safari to autofill your password after accepting the long password it generates for you, follow these steps:
1. **Visit the Website**: Start by visiting the website for which you want to create or update your password.
2. **Let Safari Generate a Strong Password**:
a. When Safari detects that you need to create or update a password, it will often suggest a strong password for you.
b. Click on the password field, and you should see a pop-up or dropdown menu suggesting a strong password. It will look something like "Use Strong Password" or "Suggest Password." Click on this suggestion.
3. **Review and Accept the Password**: Safari will generate a long and complex password for you. You can review it if you want, but it's generally recommended to use the one generated by Safari for security reasons.
4. **Save Password**: After you've accepted the generated password, Safari will usually prompt you to save it. You may see a dialog box that asks if you want to save this password in your iCloud Keychain. Click "Save" or "Add."
5. **Autofill Password**:
a. The next time you visit the website, Safari should automatically detect the login page and offer to autofill your saved password.
b. You may see a small key icon in the password field or an autofill suggestion above the keyboard. Tap on it to autofill your password.
6. **Face ID/Touch ID**: Depending on your device settings, Safari may also prompt you to use Face ID or Touch ID (or enter your device passcode) to autofill the password for added security. Authenticate using your preferred method.
7. **Log In**: Once Safari has auto-filled your password, you can simply log in to the website by clicking the login button or submitting the form.
Note that for this to work seamlessly, you should have iCloud Keychain enabled on your device. Additionally, make sure that Safari's AutoFill Passwords feature is enabled. You can check this in your device's settings:
**On iOS/iPadOS**:
1. Go to Settings.
2. Scroll down and tap on "Passwords & Accounts."
3. Ensure that "AutoFill Passwords" is turned on, and your iCloud Keychain is enabled.
**On macOS**:
1. Open System Preferences.
2. Click on "Apple ID" or "iCloud" (depending on your macOS version).
3. Make sure "Keychain" is checked.
By following these steps and keeping your settings configured correctly, Safari should automatically fill in your saved passwords for you, including the long, strong passwords it generates.
To get Safari to autofill your password after accepting the long password it generates for you, follow these steps:
1. **Visit the Website**: Start by visiting the website for which you want to create or update your password.
2. **Let Safari Generate a Strong Password**:
a. When Safari detects that you need to create or update a password, it will often suggest a strong password for you.
b. Click on the password field, and you should see a pop-up or dropdown menu suggesting a strong password. It will look something like "Use Strong Password" or "Suggest Password." Click on this suggestion.
3. **Review and Accept the Password**: Safari will generate a long and complex password for you. You can review it if you want, but it's generally recommended to use the one generated by Safari for security reasons.
4. **Save Password**: After you've accepted the generated password, Safari will usually prompt you to save it. You may see a dialog box that asks if you want to save this password in your iCloud Keychain. Click "Save" or "Add."
5. **Autofill Password**:
a. The next time you visit the website, Safari should automatically detect the login page and offer to autofill your saved password.
b. You may see a small key icon in the password field or an autofill suggestion above the keyboard. Tap on it to autofill your password.
6. **Face ID/Touch ID**: Depending on your device settings, Safari may also prompt you to use Face ID or Touch ID (or enter your device passcode) to autofill the password for added security. Authenticate using your preferred method.
7. **Log In**: Once Safari has auto-filled your password, you can simply log in to the website by clicking the login button or submitting the form.
Note that for this to work seamlessly, you should have iCloud Keychain enabled on your device. Additionally, make sure that Safari's AutoFill Passwords feature is enabled. You can check this in your device's settings:
**On iOS/iPadOS**:
1. Go to Settings.
2. Scroll down and tap on "Passwords & Accounts."
3. Ensure that "AutoFill Passwords" is turned on, and your iCloud Keychain is enabled.
**On macOS**:
1. Open System Preferences.
2. Click on "Apple ID" or "iCloud" (depending on your macOS version).
3. Make sure "Keychain" is checked.
By following these steps and keeping your settings configured correctly, Safari should automatically fill in your saved passwords for you, including the long, strong passwords it generates.
Hello AUTOFILLINGPASSWORDS,
We'll be happy to lend you a hand, the AutoFill is so convenient, especially for those long passwords.
Have you seen and tried any of the suggestions found here: If AutoFill doesn’t work in Safari on Mac - Apple Support?
After giving those a try, reach back out if you still have questions.
Take care!
How can I get Safari to auto fill in my password after I accept the long password it invents for me?
