How to set up Family Password sharing in iOS 17

To configure family password sharing on your iPhone, it is essential to update your device and other members' devices to iOS 17 or later versions. Once the devices are updated, follow these steps:

Configuring Family Password Sharing

• Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
• Select Passwords from the list of options.
• Confirm your identity using Touch ID or Face ID, depending on your device's capabilities.
• Tap on Get Started to initiate the configuration of Family Passwords.

Creating a Password-Sharing Group

• Create a new password-sharing group by following the on-screen instructions.
• Invite other family members to join the group.
• Add people, their names, and their contact information to the group.

Confirming Activity

• Click Create to confirm the creation of the password-sharing group.
• Choose and migrate your account passwords and passkeys to the group for easy access and sharing among family members.

Accessing and Modifying a Shared Password Group

• To access and modify a shared password group, simply tap on the group's name within the Passwords settings.
• Confirm your identity using Touch ID or Face ID to ensure the security of the shared passwords.

Deleting a Password-Sharing Group

• If you decide to delete a password-sharing group, go to the Passwords settings.
• Select Manage to view the list of password-sharing groups.
• Tap on Delete Group for the group you wish to remove.
• Confirm the deletion in the popup that appears.

Setting up Family Password Sharing in iOS 17 provides a convenient and secure way to share passwords among family members. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can ensure that everyone in your family has easy access to shared passwords while maintaining the highest level of security. Remember, if you decide to delete a password-sharing group, all passwords and passkeys added to the group will be moved to your iCloud account's My Passwords area.