How to View Saved Passwords on iPhone

You can view passwords saved on an iPhone to sign in to a website or app, check a Wi-Fi password, or update a stored login. You’ll need access to the iPhone and its passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID; the steps vary slightly by iOS version.

What You’ll Need

An iPhone with the password or passkey saved to it, or synced through iCloud Keychain.
The iPhone passcode, or Face ID or Touch ID set up to unlock access.
For a Wi-Fi password, a network the iPhone has joined before. You may also need to be connected to it for the sharing option on older iOS versions.

Step-by-Step

Unlock your iPhone. Use your passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID. Do not share your passcode with anyone who is asking to see your saved passwords.
Open the place where passwords are stored. On iOS 18 and later, open the Passwords app. Authenticate if prompted. On iOS 17 or earlier, open Settings, then tap Passwords and authenticate.
Find the saved login. In the Passwords app, browse categories such as All or use the search field to enter the website or app name. In Settings on older iOS versions, use the search field or browse the list of saved accounts. A login may be stored under the site’s domain rather than its app name.
Open the account entry. Tap the matching website or app. Check the username and website address so you know you have the right entry, especially if several accounts are listed.
Reveal the password. Tap the password field or the concealed dots, if necessary. Authenticate again if asked. You can then read the password, copy it using the available copy control, or use the share option if shown. Treat copied passwords as sensitive: they may remain on the clipboard temporarily.
Use the password and return to the saved entry. Switch to the sign-in screen and enter the username and password, or use the copy-and-paste controls. Avoid sending the password in an ordinary message. When finished, lock the iPhone or leave the password screen.
Check for a Wi-Fi password if that is what you need. On iOS 16 or later, open Settings > Wi-Fi, tap the information button beside the network, then tap the password field and authenticate. This displays the password for a network the iPhone has joined. On iOS 18, you can also check the Wi-Fi category in the Passwords app.
For an older iOS version, share Wi-Fi access instead. If your iPhone does not show a Wi-Fi password field, connect to the network and use Apple’s nearby-device password-sharing prompt with an eligible device. Keep both devices nearby, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled, and make sure the sharing person has the other person’s Apple Account email saved in Contacts. Otherwise, check the router label or its administrator settings.

Common Mistakes

Looking only in Settings on iOS 18. Saved website and app logins are managed in the Passwords app on iOS 18 and later. Settings remains the place to find Passwords on earlier versions.
Searching the wrong name. The entry may use a site’s domain, a different spelling, or the service provider’s name. Search a distinctive part of the address or username.
Assuming every sign-in is saved. A password entered manually, stored in another password manager, or never saved to Apple’s Passwords service will not necessarily appear here.
Confusing a passkey with a password. Passkeys are sign-in credentials, not passwords you can reveal as readable text. Use the service’s passkey sign-in process instead.
Expecting to see a Wi-Fi password on every iOS version. The direct reveal option depends on iOS version and network information. Older devices may offer sharing rather than display.
Leaving a password visible or copied. Do not take an unnecessary screenshot, paste credentials into a public device, or leave the phone unlocked where others can use it.

Tips

Check Settings > General > About to see your iOS version if the menus do not match these instructions.
If you use iCloud Keychain, check Settings > your name > iCloud > Passwords and Keychain to confirm syncing is enabled. The wording can vary slightly by iOS version.
Use Face ID or Touch ID and a strong device passcode to protect saved credentials. Anyone who can unlock your iPhone may be able to access them.
If a password is old or may have been exposed, change it on the service’s official sign-in or account page, then update the saved entry. Viewing it does not change the account password.
When copying a password, paste it only into the intended sign-in field. Avoid sharing it through screenshots, email, or chat.

Troubleshooting

The Passwords app or Settings asks for authentication repeatedly: Enter the device passcode when prompted, even if Face ID or Touch ID does not work. If you cannot unlock the iPhone, saved passwords cannot be accessed through these steps; use the device’s normal account-recovery or support options rather than trying to bypass its lock.

The account does not appear: Search by the website domain, check the relevant category, and confirm you are viewing Apple’s Passwords rather than a separate password-manager app. If you have other Apple devices, verify that iCloud Keychain is enabled and that they use the same Apple Account. Syncing may take time and requires network access.

The password shown does not work: Confirm the username and domain, watch for accidental spaces when pasting, and try the service’s password-reset process if needed. A saved entry can be outdated; changing the account password online does not always update the stored copy automatically.

The Wi-Fi password option is missing: Confirm that the iPhone has joined that network and that its iOS version supports direct password viewing. On an older version, use nearby-device sharing if available, or ask the network administrator. Do not guess at router settings if you are not authorized to manage the network.

Passwords are not syncing: Check internet access and the iCloud Keychain setting, then allow time for synchronization. If the device uses a managed work or school account, its administrator may control password or iCloud settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see a password I never saved?
No. The Passwords app or Settings can show credentials stored there, not a password that was never saved. Use the website or app’s password-reset process if you do not know it.

Where are saved passwords on iPhone?
On iOS 18 and later, open the Passwords app. On iOS 17 and earlier, go to Settings > Passwords and authenticate.

Can I view my Wi-Fi password on iPhone?
On iOS 16 or later, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, tap the network’s information button, then tap its password field and authenticate. The network must have been joined before.

Can I view a passkey as text?
No. A passkey is not a readable password. Sign in using the passkey prompt provided by the website or app.

Can I view saved passwords without the iPhone passcode?
Normally, access requires device authentication. If you cannot authenticate, use legitimate device or account recovery options; there is no safe way to skip this protection.

Does viewing a saved password change it?
No. Revealing or copying it only lets you see or use the stored value. To change the account password, update it with the service and then edit the saved entry if needed.

General steps for current mainstream versions; menus can differ by device and version. See the disclaimer or report an error.

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