ok. that explains why I can't find it. thanks. > On Mar 28, 2020, at 10:40 PM, Brad Snyder <wb...@swbell.net> wrote: > > Yes. In order to use iCloud Keychain on your iOS device, you must have a > passcode enabled. Once you have a passcode, you may use either TouchID or > FaceID, but this is optional. > Keychain will not work without security enabled. > > HTH > > - Brad - > > > On Mar 28, 2020, at 19:47, Lorie McCloud <lorice...@gmail.com > <mailto:lorice...@gmail.com>> wrote: > > are you saying that you have to have security code and/or fingerprint enabled > in order to use keychain on your IOS device? > >> On Mar 28, 2020, at 6:17 PM, 'Kawal Gucukoglu' via MacVisionaries >> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >> wrote: >> >> I like my keychain to be simple. If Mark’s wonderful keychain can keep my >> passwords safe especially if I rely on the keychain to remember my passwords >> for the websites I visit, then I am a happy person as I can’t remember >> generated passwords so I keep my passwords simple but strong for me to >> remember. So Mark, how much is your wonderful keychain? >> >> Kawal. >> >>> On 28 Mar 2020, at 15:14, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries >>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> When in Safari, double-tap either the username entry field, or the password >>> entry field. This will activate your cursor and bring up the on-screen >>> keyboard. This next part isn't consistent, as sometimes it takes more >>> swipes than others, but, if you have a keychain entry for this item, there >>> will either be a suggestion or a "Password" button as you swipe right from >>> the entry fields. >>> >>> So, for example, if you were on www.fitbit.com <http://www.fitbit.com/>, >>> and you double-tapped in the username field, then swiped right listening to >>> the various elements announced by VO, you might get an item announced such >>> as "Use Lori with such and such eMail address for fitbit.com >>> <http://fitbit.com/>?". If that is the one you wish to use, then >>> double-tap it. If it is not, or if the keychain is having difficulties >>> figuring out which entry to use, there will also be a Password button that >>> you can use that will open up all entries in your keychain. Your >>> fingerprint or FaceID will be required in both cases to access the keychain >>> entries. Also, the actual passwords are not displayed, just the site and >>> username possibilities. If you do not get a specific suggestion, then >>> simply swipe through the choices until you find the one you wish to use. >>> Double-tap on it and its credentials will be entered for you. You will >>> usually still need to double-tap the Sign-In or LogIn buttons to proceed, >>> but this is also a little inconsistent. I'm not sure if the >>> inconsistencies are due to Apple or due to the inconsistent nature of >>> web-page coding. >>> >>> HTH. >>> >>> Later... >>> >>> >>> Tim Kilburn >>> Jamf Certified Tech >>> Apple Teacher >>> (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) >>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>> >>> On Mar 28, 2020, at 00:15, Lorie McCloud <lorice...@gmail.com >>> <mailto:lorice...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Mark, >>> >>> you're right. it's complicated. Safari is the only browser I use but I was >>> expecting it to be as easy to use as the saved credentials are on a Mac. >>> not that I don't have all my passwords written down but since they're >>> already saved in Safari on my Mac I was hoping to use a few of them on my >>> phone. oh well... I'll play around with it and see what happens. >>> >>> Lorie >>> >>>> On Mar 27, 2020, at 8:12 PM, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu >>>> <mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello Lorie, >>>> >>>> You ask a simple question but, I’m afraid, the answer is not so simple. >>>> >>>> Let me start by saying that I think the Apple Key Chain, as a password >>>> manager, is an excellent alternative to some third-party password managers. >>>> >>>> It's safe, easy to use, consistent across all of your Apple devices, and >>>> free, as it were. >>>> >>>> In short, there are two general methods for using Apple Key Chain, as a >>>> password manager. The first method, which is what I suspect you wish to >>>> learn how to use, is to have the Key Chain automatically enter your login >>>> credentials when prompted by an app or a website. >>>> >>>> The second method is to open the Key Chain password manager and lookup the >>>> login credentials, manually. >>>> >>>> I suggest that you read the Apple user manuals and search for relative >>>> topics via Google as, in my opinion, there are just too many variables and >>>> nuances of Key Chain, as a password manager, to cover in one succinct >>>> reply. >>>> >>>> However, I will list the following points that you should keep in mind >>>> when exploring the Apple Key Chain as a password manager. >>>> >>>> Please keep in mind that I am referring to the automatic entry feature of >>>> the Apple Key Chain, as a password manager, only: >>>> >>>> 1. >>>> Generally speaking, the Apple Key Chain, as a password manager, works best >>>> when logging into websites via Safari. >>>> >>>> 2. >>>> Many websites will not function-as-expected with the Apple Key Chain, as a >>>> password manager. >>>> >>>> 3. >>>> While some third-party apps, such as those developed by Google, will work >>>> with the Apple Key Chain, as an automatic-entry password manager, many >>>> more will not function as expected. >>>> >>>> 4. >>>> In some situations, when you want to use the Key Chain password manager >>>> feature with an app, such as BARD Mobile for iOS, you will need to first >>>> login to the service, via Safari, then when prompted, save the password. >>>> Afterwards, when you are prompted to enter the username and/or password >>>> from within the app, you can launch the Key Chain manager and have it >>>> enter your credentials, automatically. >>>> >>>> Possible Scenario in which you want to have your login credentials >>>> automatically entered into a third-party app that does not support the >>>> Apple Key Chain password manager, in iOS: >>>> >>>> Assuming that you have the Apple Key Chain enabled as described in the >>>> Apple user manuals: >>>> >>>> 1. >>>> Open Mark's Wonderful App, on your Apple device. You are prompted for >>>> your login credentials. >>>> >>>> 2. >>>> Enter your credentials and select the continue / OK button. You are >>>> logged into the app without being prompted to save your credentials in the >>>> Apple Key Chain. >>>> >>>> 3. >>>> Logout of Mark's Wonderful App. >>>> >>>> 4. >>>> Open Safari and go to www.MarksWonderfulAppsOnlineWebsite. >>>> >>>> 5. >>>> Login to your account using your credentials. Hopefully, you are prompted >>>> to save your login credentials to the Apple Key Chain. >>>> >>>> 6. >>>> Save your credentials to the Key Chain. >>>> >>>> 7. >>>> Logout of your account and close Safari. >>>> >>>> 8. >>>> Open Mark's Wonderful App, on your Apple device. You are prompted for >>>> your login credentials. >>>> >>>> 9. >>>> Activate an edit field, for example, the username or email edit field. >>>> The onscreen keyboard will appear. >>>> >>>> 10. >>>> In the suggestion area of the onscreen keyboard, either select the correct >>>> option, if listed or, select the "passwords" button. Doing this will >>>> cause your device to prompt you to authenticate your request. >>>> >>>> 11. >>>> After successful authentication, you will see a list of all of your saved >>>> accounts and credentials. >>>> >>>> 12. >>>> Select the correct option and the credentials will be automatically >>>> entered into the login text edit fields of Mark's Wonderful App. >>>> >>>> 13. >>>> Select the continue / OK button. >>>> >>>> 14. >>>> Put a big smile on your face. >>>> >>>> Good Luck, >>>> >>>> Mark >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >>>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>] On Behalf Of Lorie McCloud >>>> Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 12:45 PM >>>> To: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>>> Subject: Keychain >>>> >>>> I have tried to set things on my Mac and on my phone so that keychain >>>> works but I still can't find the option to use it when I'm asked to sign >>>> in somewhere on my phone. where is it on the screen? or perhaps there's >>>> another problem. suggestions? >>>> >>>> thanks. >>>> Lorie >>>> >>>> -- >>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>>> Visionaries list. >>>> >>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>>> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >>>> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>>> >>>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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