However, if you currently rely on a third-party password manager but want to switch to iCloud Keychain, you may want to move all your existing passwords to make the migration easier.
Below, we’ll cover how to import passwords to iCloud Keychain to ensure you don’t lose any passwords. The procedure is very simple as long as you have access to a Mac.
What Is iCloud Keychain?
iCloud Keychain is Apple’s secure password manager baked into macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. It allows you to save your passwords securely so that you can log into websites, apps, and Wi-Fi networks quickly and easily.
To import all your existing passwords into iCloud Keychain, you’ll first need to export them from your current password manager.
Export Your Current Passwords From the Password Manager
The first step to migrating to iCloud Keychain is to export all your current passwords to a CSV file. Most password managers have this option and will export all the saved passwords to a CSV file which you can then import into iCloud Keychain.
You can also choose to export the saved passwords in a specific browser (such as Google Chrome) as a CSV file to import into iCloud Keychain. You’ll find this option on Google Chrome in Settings > Auto-fill > Password Manager.
Click on the three dots next to Saved Passwords, and you’ll see an Export passwords option. Click on it.
Now, your browser will download a CSV file containing all your saved passwords. The next step is to import these passwords to iCloud Keychain.
Import Passwords to iCloud Keychain
You can import a CSV file containing passwords directly to iCloud Keychain on your Mac. Here’s what you need to do:
Open System Preferences on your Mac. Click on Passwords, and authenticate using Touch ID or your password to gain access. Click on the three dots at the bottom, and select Import Passwords. Select the CSV file you previously downloaded to your computer. This should add all your passwords to iCloud Keychain.
That’s it! You’ve successfully imported your existing passwords to iCloud Keychain.
The main advantage of using iCloud Keychain is that it keeps all your different passwords securely saved in one central location. You can quickly enter your passwords no matter which app/browser you use. If you own another Apple device synced to iCloud, you can also choose to sync these passwords across your devices. This makes password management even easier.
Using iCloud Keychain for All Your Passwords
Using iCloud Keychain for managing your passwords is a breeze. Your passwords are securely saved for use across all your Apple devices, which makes entering passwords easier. You also don’t have to worry about remembering different passwords for different websites.
Keychain is just one of the many convenience features that iCloud offers. So, consider enabling iCloud sync for other apps such as Notes, Reminders, Calendar, and so on for a seamless experience across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
