{"id":68504,"date":"2023-08-03T21:01:07","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T13:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=68504"},"modified":"2023-08-07T20:20:15","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T12:20:15","slug":"icloud-keychain-vs-password-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/icloud-keychain-vs-password-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"iCloud Password & Keychain vs. Password Managers"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the early days of the internet, we stored all our login details in the most secure vault we knew \u2013 our memory. As the number of online accounts expanded, remembering each unique password became a challenge. Many of us took the convenient route, reusing the same password across multiple platforms, unwittingly compromising our online security. Enter password managers<\/a>, the solution to our forgetfulness and security woes.<\/p>\n

Today, we are also seeing a shift towards passkeys<\/a>. But for Apple users, there\u2019s a native tool that often gets overlooked \u2013 iCloud Keychain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In this article, we will explore how this built-in feature from Apple can hold its own against third-party password managers, and in some ways, even outshine them.<\/p>\n

Before we jump into the deep end, let\u2019s take a moment to get familiar with password managers for those who may be new to the concept.<\/p>\n

What Does a Password Manager App Do?<\/h2>\n

Remembering credentials can be a significant hassle, especially given the sheer volume of online platforms and services we use daily. Each of these services requires a unique username and password, and for the sake of security, it\u2019s important to avoid reusing the same password across multiple platforms.<\/p>\n

Additionally, strong passwords<\/a> usually involve a complex combination of letters, numbers, and special characters, making them even harder to remember. Frequent password changes, a practice recommended for better security, adds another layer of complexity to the task of remembering credentials.<\/p>\n

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This is where password manager apps come into play. These apps alleviate the burden of remembering numerous complex passwords<\/strong> by securely storing them in an encrypted database.<\/p>\n

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