How to Add Notes to iCloud Keychain Entries on iPhone and iPad

While the“Face ID with a Mask” featurehas got the most attention in iOS 15.4, the ability to add notes toiCloud Keychainentries on iPhone and iPad is no less user-friendly. It’s a pretty neat way to remind yourself of something important related to specific credentials. For instance, if you have an Amazon coupon, you can add a note about to the Keychain entry so that you won’t forget to cash in on the opportunity to grab exclusive deals on Amazon. Well, that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Let me show you how to add notes to iCloud Keychain entries and how it all works.

How to Add Notes to iCloud Keychain Entries on iPhone and iPad

How to Add Notes to iCloud Keychain Entries on iPhone and iPad

What is iCloud Keychain and How Does it Work

If you are new to the Apple ecosystem, you might not be aware of iCloud Keychain and how it works. iCloud Keychain is Apple’s password manager that is built right into iOS/iPadOSandmacOS. It supports iOS 7, iPadOS 13, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, or later.

The built-in password manager is designed to keep your information like Safari usernames, and passwords, Wi-Fi passwords, and credit cards updated on any device you approve. Hence, you can securely log in to websites, input Wi-Fi passwords with ease, and also autofill credit card information faster.

What about security? To ensure your information remains safeguarded against hacking, it offers end-to-end encryption. That means no one (not even Apple) can see what you have stored in Keychain. For additional protection, Apple uses256-bit AES encryption during both storage and transmission.

Along with thebuilt-in password authenticator, the option to add notes to login credentials is a major addition to iCloud Keychain in iOS 15. It can come in handy in several situations. Though Keychain is still nowhere near as feature-rich as thebest third-party password managerslike 1Password and LastPass, it seems to have covered all the bases to let you manage passwords on your iDevice with the desired convenience.

Add Notes to iCloud Keychain in iOS 15.4/iPadOS 15.4 or Later

First and foremost, make sure your iPhone or iPad is running iOS 15.4/iPadOS 15.4 or later.

  1. Launch theSettings appon your iPhone or iPad. After that, scroll down and choosePasswords.

  2. Now, authenticate withTouch ID/ Face ID or passcode.

  3. Next, you should see a long list of iCloud Keychain entries. Choose anexisting account entryfrom the alphabetical list. You can also use the search bar to quickly find a specific entry.

Note:

  1. Under theAccount Optionssection, tap“Add Notes”.

  2. Next up,type in your notesin the input field that shows up below theNotessection.

  3. In the end, make sure to tap onDoneat the top right to confirm.

Since there is no restriction, you can repeat these same steps to add notes to more entries.

Easy Ways to Add Notes to Keychain Entries on iOS and iPadOS

Easy Ways to Add Notes to Keychain Entries on iOS and iPadOS

That’s all there is about adding short notes to iCloud Keychain. Now that you know how this all-new iOS feature works, make the most of it to never forget any essential thing related to Keychain entries. The latest iteration of iOS has come up with several neat add-ons such as Smart Folder,App Privacy Report, Smart Automation, andNotification Summary. By the way, let us know your thoughts about these features and whether or not iCloud Keychain can now live up to your expectation as a native password manager.

Rajesh Mishra

An old school bibliophile who turned a tech nerd out of obsession. When he is not digging into hacks and tracking down stories that are breaking the internet, you may find him reciting poems.

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