Rickyleroy

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Mac OS X

Q: keychain vs Safari password autofill

How can I distinguish if it intervenes keychain or Safari autofill mechanism in iPhone 5s?

I'm not able to understand which one insert username and password and how can I choose one of 2 when I'm exploring web via Safari.

E.g.

when I go on webmail site and I click on username field, below I note this link in blue color : 'password automatic filling'

what does It represent? Keychain or Safari autofill?

iPhone 5s, iOS 8.1.2

Posted on Feb 4, 2015 9:47 PM

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Q: keychain vs Safari password autofill

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by joe_7399,Helpful

joe_7399 Feb 7, 2015 6:40 AM in response to Rickyleroy
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Feb 7, 2015 6:40 AM in response to Rickyleroy

Hi Rickyleroy,

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

I understand that you would like to know the difference between your Safari Autofill information and your iCloud Keychain. Your Safari Autofill information it the information that is currently saved on your device such as personal contact information and website usernames and passwords. iCloud Keychain syncs all of that information between your devices.

Frequently asked questions about iCloud Keychain - Apple Support

Best regards,
Joe
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Rickyleroy Feb 7, 2015 6:54 AM in response to joe_7399
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Feb 7, 2015 6:54 AM in response to joe_7399

Without saying about iCloud.....if I understand right Keychain is used from Safari to store credentials.
Keychain is mechanism to keep user/pwd and to restore it to application. right?
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