iOS 15 Includes Built-In Password Authenticator With Autofill, Replacing Google Authenticator and Authy

[MacRumors]

There are a slew of new features in iOS 15, so many in fact that Apple did not have time to cover all of them during today's keynote event.

One of these new features is a built-in authenticator that will let iOS devices be used to generate verification codes for additional sign-in security.

Right now, app-based two-factor authentication is handled by third-party apps like Authy and Google Authenticator, but now Apple is building this functionality right into iOS so you won't need a separate app.

Generate verification codes needed for additional sign-in security. If a site offers two-factor authentication, you can set up verification codes under Passwords in Settings -- no need to download an additional app. Once set up, verification codes autofill when you sign in to the site.

Apple says that you can set up verification codes under Passwords in the Settings app, and once set up, verification codes will autofill when you sign into a site, which will make using two-factor authentication on an iPhone or iPad much more streamlined.

This feature is available on iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey.

Article Link: iOS 15 Includes Built-In Password Authenticator With Autofill, Replacing Google Authenticator and Authy

 

[sniffies]

But still no password protection for Hidden Photos, huh

 

[Wildkraut]

WOW, how anticompetitive!!!
Just another example of Embrace, Extend, and Extinguish...

 

[Unregistered 4U]

Wow!!

But still no password-protected Hidden Photo Album, huh

Nope, if you don’t want people to see your photos, you’ll have to continue not giving folks your unlocked phone

 

[usamaah]

Wait so it says "with Google Authenticator," does that mean that the client (in this case iOS 15) will work with Google's service? That's nice.

 

[dukebound85]

should include a 3rd party selling utility feature that signs out of appleid, wipes, etc

getting tough to buy iOS devices and making sure ready to sell

 

[Yokon54]

Wow!!

But still no password-protected Hidden Photo Album, huh

I also hate this about iOS.

 

[Scotty2Hotty]

Was suppose to be available in 14. I've been with Authy since 2015... Gunna be tough to break away

 

[rachel_norfolk]

Really looking forward to this one!

 

[hot-gril]

Perfect. This sort of thing should be built in anyway, but on top of that, Google Authenticator was a piece of trash even for a third-party app. Way too unclear how to copy codes to another device, ripe for users to lock themselves out.

 

[dukebound85]

what if i want to use my preferred authy app?

 

[Apple_Robert]

Me like! In my opinion, this is a feature that has been long overdue. Glad to see Apple stepping up. Also glad to see Google getting kick in the rear.

 

[DekuBleep]

Wow that's cool! Will this authentication feature allow tap two-factor authentication like you can do with the Duo Mobile app? (instead of using a code...). And will it be in MacOS also? I'd love to not have to go grab my phone when doing two-factor authentication on my mac...

 

[gaximus]

I'm really hoping to be able to generate passwords for apps and websites, for apps and websites that haven't implemented password fields correctly.

edit: They did it, you can now create a generate a new password when you bring up the passwords search sheet.

 

[Apple_Robert]

what if i want to use my preferred authy app?

I see no reason why you can't continue to. I use OTP Auth. Great app. I will make up my mind about this new feature once it is real and has shown it is stable and can be trusted.

 

[hot-gril]

Wow!! Anticompetitive

Embrace, extend, and extinguish...

Apple is embracing an open 2FA mechanism here. The alternative is their own things like Sign in with Apple. I don't think Google made money off Authenticator. It was more for the good of users who are potentially using their services.

 

[Scotty2Hotty]

what if i want to use my preferred authy app?

Just don't opt for it. Everything will continue as it has

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

This is awesome! Wow

 

[imamacperson]

So bye bye 1Password app?

 

[topdrawer]

i detest authy. everytime i'm on a site that uses it, i don't even remember what to open to get the code.

 

[macintoshmac]

This is great, I wonder if this will make a lot of 1Password users leave... the only reason I use 1Password is because of 2FA support and because of multi-OS support. I could do without multi-OS support since if Apple handles my passwords with codes, I will be paying for 1Password only for Android support, which I would stop.

 

[MaximTV]

I wonder if I can just generate a code that I can then use on another device (e.g. Windows PC) to log into a website. Or if this feature only works when logging into sites/apps on iPhone/iPad/Mac (using AutoFill).

 

[Wildkraut]

So bye bye 1Password app?

They are next on the kill bill!

 

[FightTheFuture]

So bye bye 1Password app?

Noice. 2-Factor was my only hold out with 1Password. Been holding my 1Password license since version 6.

 

[Damstr]

This is great, I wonder if this will make a lot of 1Password users leave... the only reason I use 1Password is because of 2FA support and because of multi-OS support. I could do without multi-OS support since if Apple handles my passwords with codes, I will be paying for 1Password only for Android support, which I would stop.

This is me right now but I'm wondering how friendly this would be on the PC. 1Password has 2FA and can automatically copy those codes to the clipboard and paste them which is a huge time saver.