Remembering complicated passwords is difficult, and it’s nice to have a little extra help sometimes. That said, the constant suggestions from your Mac or iOS Safari apps of super unbreakable passwords can be intrusive at times and unnecessary at others. Here we’ll show you how to stop Safari suggesting passwords on both.
It’s a fine line between convenience and annoyance. Operating system tips and suggestions enhance user experience until they become intrusive. You might already have a password for the site you’re on, or it’s a site you won’t be using again.
What’s more, browser-suggested passwords can also be saved, which, while convenient, can pose a security risk if someone should access your device.
Stop Safari From Suggesting Passwords
If you want to make Safari stop suggesting passwords, the process is straightforward for both Mac and iOS. Here’s what to do for both:
Stop Safari Suggesting Passwords on iOS
Stopping password suggestion on Safari on your iPhone or iPad is as easy as getting into the app settings and disabling it. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1. On your iPhone or iPad, tap the Settings icon.
Step 2. Navigate down to “Apps” and tap it.
Step 3. Locate “Passwords” and give it a tap.
Step 4. Scroll down to “Suggest Strong Passwords” and toggle the slider to “Off.”
Step 5. Open Safari and see if the browser has stopped suggesting passwords.
If you’re worried about potential security issues (someone getting hold of your device, for example), you can also disable “Allow Automatic Passkey Upgrades,” though this isn’t necessary. You can also click “Open Passwords” to delete any from storage that you’d like.
Stop Passwords Suggestions on Mac
Disabling password suggestion on macOS also requires opening and adjusting the Passwords app. Here’s what to do:
Step 1. Open the System Settings app.
Step 2. Click “General” then “AutoFill and Passwords.”
Step 3. Go to “All Your Passwords in One Place” and then click on “Open Passwords.” You’ll be required to enter your login password or biometric data to continue.
Step 4. Once confirmed, in the Passwords menu, click on “Settings.”
Step 5. Uncheck the box next to “Suggest Strong Passwords.”
Step 6. Exit once done and check if the feature is disabled.
If you want to ensure autofill is disabled in Safari as well, you can do so through the app’s own settings.
Step 1. Open the Safari window and click “Safari” in the top menu.
Step 2. Depending on your OS version, either click “Settings” or “Preferences” from the dropdown menu.
Step 3. In the Settings window that pops up, click the “Autofill” tab at the top.
Step 4. After that, uncheck the box next to “User names and passwords.”
Step 5. Exit the Settings and confirm that things are off in Safari.
As an avid gamer, I’ve run into my fair share of error codes and weird faults that have forced me to find fixes to problems I never anticipated. That gave me a passion for sharing those fixes with others so we can all game without feeling like our hardware is rebelling against us.
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