How to Erase Saved Password on iPhone

The average person has between 70 and 100 passwords to remember. Thanks to features such as automatic password completion, we can connect directly to our favorite applications and websites. However, not having to remember your details can become a hindrance, especially if you need to log in from another device. Additionally, having all your passwords saved on your phone could expose you to cybercrime.

If you're ready to start remembering some of your login credentials again, we'll show you how to remove your saved passwords from your iPhone or Mac.

How to Erase Saved Passwords on an iPhone

Follow these steps to clear your saved passwords for websites and apps on your iPhone:

1. Open "Settings", then tap "Passwords".
   
2. In iOS 13 or earlier, tap “Passwords & Accounts,” then “Website & Apps Password.”
   
3. You will be prompted to enter your password or use Face or Touch ID.
   
4. Go to the website or app where you want to remove a saved password and swipe it to the left.
5. Press "Delete".
   

To delete multiple saved passwords:

1. In the top right corner of the "Passwords" or "Website & App Passwords" page, tap "Edit".
   
2. Select websites or apps to delete saved passwords.
   
3. At the top left, tap "Delete".
   
4. Press "Delete" to verify.
   

How to Delete Saved Instagram Password on iPhone

To remove your saved password for Instagram on your iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Launch "Settings", then select "Passwords".
   
2. Tap "Passwords & Accounts," then "Website & Apps Password" if you're using iOS 13 or earlier.
3. Use Face or Touch ID or enter your passcode when prompted.
   
4. Find the Instagram app and swipe it left.
   
5. Press "Delete".
   

How to Delete Chrome Saved Passwords on iPhone

Follow these steps to remove your saved passwords from the Chrome app through your iPhone:

1. Open “Chromium”.
   
2. At the bottom of the screen, tap the three-dot menu icon.
   
3. Choose "Settings".
   
4. Tap "Passwords" or, if you're using iOS 13 or earlier, tap "Passwords & Accounts," then "Website & Apps Password."
5. In the upper right corner, tap "Edit".
   
6. Select each website for which you want to remove your saved password.
   
7. To permanently delete selected passwords, tap "Delete" at the bottom of the screen.
   

How to Delete Saved Passwords in Safari on iPhone

To permanently remove saved passwords for websites accessed through Safari on your iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Launch "Settings", then choose "Passwords".
   
2. For iOS 13 and earlier, tap 'Passwords & Accounts', then 'Website & App Passwords'.
3. You will be asked to enter your password or use Face or Touch ID.
   
4. In the upper right corner, tap "Edit".
   
5. Select websites to delete saved passwords.
   
6. Tap "Delete" in the top left.
   
7. Tap "Delete" again to verify the action.
   

Protect your credentials

Not having to remember your username and password when logging into apps is one less thing to worry about in your busy life. However, saving all your credentials in one place can also be a bad idea. Cybercriminals would have a field day if they managed to gain access, among other possible scenarios.

Luckily, Apple gives you the option to save or unsave them. Erasing your saved passwords from your devices not only protects your information, but also allows you to exercise your memory a little more when you recall them, which is not a bad thing.

How do you help you remember your passwords? Let us know in the "Comments" section.