How to Automatically Delete Verification Codes in iOS 17
The latest iOS 17 update offers a slew of exciting features likeStandBy mode,Contact Posters, andNameDrop. While there were several major announcements during the WWDC 2023 keynote, there are somecool iOS 17 featuresthat we didn’t hear on the main stage. And one of my absolute favorite new features is the ability to auto-delete verification codes on iPhones. We know how annoying it is to see the OTPs from various apps cluttering the Messages and Mail app. Finally, with iOS 17, iPhone users have the option toautomatically delete one-time verification codesafter they have inserted them in a website/app via the autofill feature.
In this hands-on guide, we will show you how to enable the auto-delete verification codes feature in iOS 17. Without any further ado, let’s get started!
Auto-Delete Verification Codes (OTP) on iOS 17 on iPhone & iPad
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Go toSettings -> Passwords.
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Then, tap onPassword Options.
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Under Verification Codes, turn on theClean Up Automaticallytoggle.
Auto-Fill Verification Codes in Mail on iPhone and iPad
The iOS 17 update also brings theauto-fill verification codes feature to the Mail app. It works similarly to the autofill feature in the Messages app. Therefore, when you get a one-time verification code via email, the Mail app automatically detects it and shows the option to paste it into a website or app without having to switch back & forth.
It’s worth mentioning that when you enable clean verification codes on iOS 17 or iPadOS 17, your OTPs are automatically deleted from the Messages and Mail app after you have pasted them with autofill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Go toSettings -> Passwords -> Password Optionsand turn On AutoFill Passwords and Passkeys. Now, when you receive a one-time verification code, your iPhone automatically detects it from the Message app and places it above your keyboard. You just need to tap the code to use it.
If you’ve installed the latest iOS 17 update, your iPhone can automatically remove one-time codes for you.
If your iPhone is running the latest iOS 17 version, openSettings -> Passwords -> Password Optionsand enable “Clean Up Automatically“to allow your iPhone to delete verification codes in the Messages and Mail app automatically.
Kanika Gogia
Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.
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