5 things to know about Apple’s iCloud Keychain in 2021

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5 things to know about Apple’s iCloud Keychain in 2021

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5 things to know about Apple’s iCloud Keychain in 2021

iCloud Keychain is Apple’s native password management solution for iOS and macOS, but it does more than just remember passwords! Keychain can be used to store credit card details to make online payments, remember Wi-Fi network passwords for faster logins when you’re on the go, and help you seamlessly access your social accounts. To get more news about keychain, you can visit jianpins official website.

When you set up a new account, or if you need to change the password on an existing account, look for the little key icon or the words Strong Password in the form field where you’re supposed to type in your new password. Click on this to get Keychain to create an ultra-secure password for you, and then click through the prompt to confirm and store the password.

When iCloud Keychain stores your passwords, it uses end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to do so. E2EE is the gold standard of modern encryption, because it means that your data is stored and transmitted in an encrypted form that no one else can read…not even Apple. It’s the same tech behind the encrypted messaging apps that you can use to keep your conversations private (yes, even from the government!).

The encryption key used to protect Keychain data is created from 1.) information unique to your device and 2.) your personal device passcode. This ensures that you’re the only person in the world who can produce the proper decryption key required to view that encrypted data!Just like full-featured password manager apps, iCloud Keychain on macOS has a Secure Notes feature that lets you store confidential information safely and conveniently.

To create a new Secure Note, open up the Keychain Access app. You can find this in Applications > Utilities or by performing a Spotlight Search. Pick the specific keychain where you want to store the Secure Note (if you’re not sure which one to use, Apple recommends using the iCloud Keychain keychain for Secure Notes).

After you’ve launched the Keychain Access app, use the menu bar to select File > New Secure Note, create a name for your Secure Note and type in the information you want to store, and then click Add.

When you want to access the note again, just go back into the Keychain Access app, select the Secure Notes tab, and click on the Secure Note that you want to view. If you check the Show note box, you’ll be prompted to enter your password so you can see it.