How to Use iCloud Keychain

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This How.com.vn teaches you how to use Apple's strong encryption feature to share passwords and payment information across iCloud-enabled devices with your Apple ID.

Steps

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

On an iOS Device

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   Open Settings. It's a gray app that contains gears (⚙️) and is typically located on your home screen.
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   Tap your Apple ID. It's the section at the top of the screen that contains your name and image if you've added one.

   • If you are not signed in, tap Sign in to (your device), enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Sign In.
   • If you are running an older version of iOS, you may not need to do this step.
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   Tap on iCloud. It's in the second section of the menu.
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   Tap Keychain. It's near the bottom of the "APPS USING ICLOUD" section.
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   Slide iCloud Keychain to the "On" position. It will turn green.

   • If prompted, enter your Apple ID and password.
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   Choose your passcode settings. You can choose to use your device passcode as your iCloud Security code by tapping Use Passcode, or create a new code by tapping Create Different Code.
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   Enter your security code.

   • If you created a new code, enter it in again to confirm.
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   Enter a phone number that can receive SMS messages. This is for security verification purposes.
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   Tap Next. It's in the top-right corner.
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    Enter your Apple ID password.
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    Tap OK. iCloud Keychain is now enabled. Your passwords and payment information will be encrypted and available on all iCloud-enabled devices that you've signed into with your Apple ID.

    • Any previously saved usernames and passwords, wireless network information, and internet accounts are automatically updated in iCloud Keychain when you enable it.
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    Return to the Settings menu. Do so by tapping iCloud in the upper-left corner, then Apple ID and Settings in the same location.
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    Scroll down and tap Safari. It's near the middle of the menu, next to a blue compass icon.
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    Tap AutoFill. It's in the "GENERAL" section.
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    Slide "Names and Passwords" to the "On" position. Doing so enables iCloud Keychain to automatically fill in your username and password when using Safari.
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    Slide "Credit Cards" to the "On" position. Doing so enables iCloud Keychain to automatically fill in credit card information when using Safari.
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    Tap Saved Credit Cards. It's at the bottom of the menu.
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    Enter your passcode or touch your finger to the Home button, if Touch ID is enabled. Your list of saved credit cards will appear on the screen.

    • Tap Add Credit Card and enter your card information if you'd like to add a new card; tap Done when finished.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

On a Mac

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   Click the Apple menu. It's the Apple logo in the top left corner of the menu bar.
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   Click System Preferences.
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   Click the "iCloud" icon. It's a white icon with a blue cloud.

   • If you can't see the main menu, click the Show All button (earlier versions of Mac OS X) or the three rows of dots (later versions of Mac OS X).
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   Click on the checkbox next to "Keychain."
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   Type in your Apple ID and password.
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   Click OK. A popup window will appear asking to request approval.
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   Click Use Code to use your iCloud Security Code.

   • Click Request Approval to send an approval request to another device via SMS Message.
   • Access another linked device like your iPhone or iPad.
   • Type in your Apple ID password
   • Tap Allow.
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   Click Next. A verification code will be sent to your phone number.
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   Type in the verification code.
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    Click OK. iCloud Keychain will be enabled on your Mac.
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  iCloud Keychain is only compatible with iOS and Mac devices.

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  iCloud Keychain is only available on your Mac on OS X Mavericks 10.9 and later. If you don't see the Keychain icon, first check that you are running on a compatible version.

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  You will need to contact Apple Support to verify your identity, if you do not have a device capable of receiving SMS. https://support.apple.com/contact

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