iCloud Keychain Mavericks

[zoliky]

Hello,
I would like to use iCloud Keychain with Safari.
I do not understand why do we need this 4-digit password? If someone knows this 4-digit password can access all my passwords stored in iCloud? IMO 4-digits password is quite weak.

 

[sflomenb]

It's just an extra security measure... it's better than not having one.

 

[Beavix]

The iCloud security code is used for setting up the keychain on another device you own. Knowing that security code is not enough for someone to access your paswords. He/she also needs your iCloud username and password.

 

[Macman45]

It's also only required when you set it up...I have an iPhone so got a text message with a code to input also.. Once done on all your devices, you shouldn't see that....I always uncheck "Require Password On Wakeup" too, as it's annoying, but I don't mind the enhanced security.

 

[matrix07]

I always uncheck "Require Password On Wakeup" too, as it's annoying, but I don't mind the enhanced security.

Too bad you can't do that on iPad.

 

[Rigby]

I would like to use iCloud Keychain with Safari.
I do not understand why do we need this 4-digit password? If someone knows this 4-digit password can access all my passwords stored in iCloud? IMO 4-digits password is quite weak.

It's used for adding new devices and for retrieving your passwords from Apple's cloud if you lose all your devices:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5813

So yes, if someone gets hold of your Apple ID password and this code, they can theoretically access your passwords, so I'd strongly recommend to choose a stronger code. Note that you can skip the creation of a security code, in which case retrieving the passwords from the cloud is not possible according to Apple.