Vratislav Holub Using strong enough passwords is extremely important these days. This is the absolute foundation with regard to overall security. Therefore, it is recommended in almost every way that you use strong passwords that consist of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and, if possible, special characters. Of course, it doesn't end there. An important role is also played by the so-called two-factor authentication through a verified device, authentication software or a simple SMS message.
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Adam Kos For now, however, we will mainly focus on passwords. Although Apple constantly emphasizes the security of its systems and services, Apple users complain about one missing gadget - a quality password manager. As we mentioned above, using a strong password is the be-all and end-all. But it is all the more important that our passwords are not repeated. Ideally, we should therefore use a unique strong password for each service or website. However, here we run into a problem. Remembering dozens of such passwords is not humanly possible. And that's exactly what a password manager can help with.
Keychain on iCloud
In order not to offend Apple, the truth is that, in a way, it offers its own manager. We are talking about the so-called Keychain on iCloud. As its name suggests, Apple users have the opportunity to have all their passwords stored in Apple's iCloud cloud service, where they are safe and shared between our devices. At the same time, the keychain can take care of the automatic generation of new (sufficiently strong) passwords and subsequently ensures that only we have access to them. We have to authenticate using Touch ID/Face ID or by entering a password.
How to set up a keychain on iPhone
In a way, the Keychain functions as a full-fledged password manager. That is, at least within the macOS platform, where it also has its own application in which we can browse/save our passwords, card numbers or secure notes. Outside of Macs, however, things are not so happy. It does not have its own application within iOS – you can find your own passwords only through Settings, where the functionality as such is very similar, but overall the options of Keychain on iPhones are considerably more limited. Some apple growers also complain about another fundamental deficiency. The keychain on iCloud noticeably locks you inside the Apple ecosystem. As we already hinted above, you can use its options only on Apple devices, which can be an extreme limitation for some users. For example, if they work on multiple platforms at the same time, such as Windows, macOS and iOS.
Lots of room for improvement
Apple is noticeably lacking compared to popular password managers, which is why many users prefer to resort to alternatives, even though these are paid services. On the other hand, Klíčenka is completely free and represents a perfect solution for "pure-blooded Apple fans" who in most cases only work with Apple products. However, it has one major catch. Many users don't even realize what potential the Keychain actually has. It would therefore make the most sense from Apple's side if it worked properly on this solution. It would definitely be worth giving Klíčence its own application across all Apple platforms and promoting it better, showing its possibilities and functions.
The keychain on iCloud even has a function for the aforementioned two-factor authentication - something that the vast majority of users still solve today via SMS messages or other applications such as Google or Microsoft Authenticator. The truth is that only a minimal percentage of apple growers know about such a thing. The function thus remains completely unused. Apple users would still like to welcome, following the example of other password managers, the arrival of add-ons for other browsers. If you want to use the option to autofill passwords on a Mac, you are limited to the native Safari browser, which may not be the best solution. But whether we will ever see such changes for native solutions is unclear for now. According to current speculations and leaks, it seems that Apple is not planning any changes (in the foreseeable future).
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I use Firefox as a password manager on iOS, macOS and Windows, which I have synchronized. I store common passwords there, which even if someone accidentally steals them, nothing major will happen. And I remember the important one.
the whole problem with apple is that since Tim Cook's time it has been going downhill (I take it as an example). every year a new OS is complete stupidity, but he won't understand it. it wasn't like that during Jobs's time, and the changes were more visible, more important, and above all, it was time to think it over. now everything has to rush forward so that the cook does not accidentally have the problem of not working. he is such a typical editor without a vision. when I look back at the articles here on the website... I actually find that the OS does not bring anything new, and the facelift change, preferences, etc. are highlighted... but they are not as noticeable differences as the cube OS was. so until Apple throws out the cook and put someone there who says.. wait, why do we have to make OS with a hot needle every year? why do we have confusion in M processors? why is iMac so out of reality? Has anyone seen the worn-out iMacs somewhere in companies? I do not.