Ever since Apple introduced its new Passwords app, managing passwords, codes, and credentials from the iPhone, iPad, or Mac has become much simpler and more direct, as it allows us to keep our passwords well organized, synced, and ready across all of our devices.
Now that 1Password has raised its prices for the general public, many within the Apple ecosystem may be considering making the switch to the Passwords app to keep all of their passwords well organized. So let’s take a look at how easy it is to do.
Switching from 1Password to Apple Passwords is easier than it seems
For years, a third-party password manager was an almost essential tool. It was the practical way to create strong, different passwords for every account without having to remember them all. And that is still just as important today. What has changed is that Apple now offers us its own solution, one that fits very well into our everyday lives.
So, if we are thinking about stopping using 1Password and moving our passwords over to Passwords, the process is quite simple: we export our database from 1Password and then import it into Apple’s Passwords app.
The most important step is to start on the Mac. We open 1Password, unlock the app, and in the menu bar we click File > Export. Then we choose the account we want to export, enter the account password, and select the CSV format. That file will be the bridge that takes all of our passwords from one app to the other.
Once the file has been saved on the Mac, we open Apple’s Passwords app and authenticate ourselves. From the menu bar, we go to File > Import Passwords from File and choose the CSV we have just created. In just a few moments, our credentials will be inside Passwords.
The most important detail after the import
There is one key point here that is worth keeping very much in mind. The CSV file we have created contains our passwords in an easy-to-read format, so the ideal thing is to delete it as soon as the import is finished.
That is to say, once the Passwords app has already received all the information, it is time to securely delete that file and empty the Mac’s Trash. That way, we keep our passwords inside Apple’s protected environment and avoid leaving an unnecessary copy on the desktop or in any folder on the computer.
This detail is small, but it really makes a difference. When we are talking about passwords, every step counts.
Why more and more Apple users are considering this change
The reason is easy to understand. Passwords arrived at a very timely moment, and it did so with a very solid proposal. And for those of us who live within the Cupertino company’s ecosystem, having passwords, passkeys, verification codes, and Wi-Fi credentials in a native app is very convenient.
What’s more, the experience is simple, fast, and fully aligned with what we expect from Apple. Everything is where we expect it to be, everything flows naturally, and everything integrates with iCloud.
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