Hey everyone,
With the latest Apple updates like macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and visionOS 2, we’ve got a dedicated Passwords app. It handles all your passwords, passkeys, and other private stuff. Plus, it makes autofilling passwords on websites way easier.
The Passwords app replaces iCloud Keychain, making password management simpler on macOS. Before, you could only get to your passwords through the settings, but now everything—passwords, passkeys, codes, and Wi-Fi passwords—is in one spot. You can even access synchronized passwords on Windows via iCloud for Windows.
One of the coolest things about the Passwords app is you can put it right in your Menu Bar in macOS Sequoia.
Note: macOS Sequoia is still in Developer Beta right now. The public beta should be out next month, and the official release is coming this fall. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can install the Developer Beta now.
What can you do with the Passwords app from the Menu Bar?
Adding the Passwords app to your Menu Bar lets it spot the app or website you’re using and suggest the right passwords in a handy pop-up. This is super useful if you prefer third-party browsers over Safari and want quick access to your passwords without needing extensions.
It won’t auto-fill passwords like in Safari, but you can easily copy and paste usernames and passwords into other browsers. Keep in mind this is the main thing you can do from the Menu Bar. For everything else, you’ll need to open the Passwords app directly.
How to add the Passwords app to the Menu Bar
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Open the Passwords app on your Mac and type in your user password to unlock it.
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Click on Passwords in the menu bar, then select Settings.
- In the Settings window, under the General section, turn on the Show Passwords in Menu Bar option.
- Now you’ll see the Passwords icon in your Menu Bar. Click it to open the app. You’ll need to enter your user password to unlock it.
- Once unlocked, the app will show password suggestions for the websites you’re on—even in browsers like Arc or Chrome—or for apps you have open.
- Click on a suggested password to see the username and password. Then, you can copy them as needed.
The Passwords app might not be a match for dedicated password managers for power users just yet. But, it’s a convenient option for those who want a simple, built-in solution. With the Menu Bar feature and ongoing updates, it could become even more useful.