Why Does Safari Not Remember Passwords

If Safari doesn’t autofill your account names, passwords, or credit cards, or doesn’t ask to save them, make sure you have the latest version of iOS and macOS on your devices. If the issue remains, follow these steps to check the AutoFill and Private Browsing settings on your device.

How do I force Safari to remember a password?

Make sure you selected to autofill passwords: Choose Safari > Preferences, click AutoFill, then make sure “User names and passwords” is selected. Check whether you chose to never save the password for the website: Choose Safari > Preferences, click Passwords, then unlock your passwords.

How do I get Safari to remember passwords on iPhone?

  1. Turn on your iPhone and open the Menu.
  2. Tap on the Settings icon and then tap Safari.
  3. Tap on the AutoFill option.
  4. Slide the Names and Passwords slider to On to start saving passwords and usernames.
Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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