Where to find autofill on your iPhone

Autofill on iPhone lives in Settings under Passwords. Open Settings, scroll down to find Passwords (or Passwords & Security on newer iOS versions), tap it, then tap Password Options at the bottom. From there you can turn autofill on or off, choose which apps and websites can use it, and manage what information gets filled in automatically.

The exact path depends on your iOS version — older iPhones may show it under Safari Settings instead — but the core controls are always in the same general area. If you cannot find Passwords in your main Settings menu, try searching for "autofill" using the search box at the top of Settings.

Key Takeaways

  • Autofill settings are in Settings > Passwords > Password Options, where you can turn the feature on or off entirely.
  • You can choose to autofill passwords, payment methods, contact information, or any combination of these separately.
  • Turning off autofill for specific apps or websites prevents those services from filling in your saved information without your permission.
  • Saved passwords and payment methods are encrypted on your device and synced through iCloud Keychain if you have it turned on.

Turning autofill on or off for passwords

To control whether passwords autofill at all, go to Settings > Passwords > Password Options and look for the toggle next to "Autofill Passwords." Flipping this off stops iPhone from automatically filling in saved passwords when you visit a login page. You can still manually select a password from your saved list — autofill just removes the automatic behavior.

If you want passwords to autofill but only when you unlock your phone with Face ID or Touch ID, that setting is also in Password Options. This adds a security layer by requiring you to authenticate before a password fills in, even if autofill is on.

Managing autofill for payment and contact information

Payment methods and contact details autofill separately from passwords. To control these, go to Settings > Passwords > Password Options and scroll to find toggles for "Credit Cards" and "Contact Info." You can turn either one on or off independently.

If you want autofill on for payments but want to review each transaction before it goes through, look for an option to require authentication. This means you will need to confirm with Face ID or Touch ID before a saved card number fills in on a checkout page. The exact wording varies by iOS version, but the principle is the same: you stay in control of when your information is used.

Choosing which apps and websites can autofill

You cannot block autofill for individual websites through the main settings, but you can manage it app by app. If a specific app keeps autofilling information you do not want it to have, go to Settings > [App Name] and look for privacy or autofill permissions. Some apps let you turn off autofill access directly in their own settings.

For websites accessed through Safari, autofill behavior is controlled through the main Passwords settings. If a particular website is autofilling incorrectly or you do not trust it with your information, you can delete that saved password or payment method from your Passwords list entirely. Go to Settings > Passwords, find the entry, tap Edit, and delete it.

Viewing and deleting saved autofill information

All your saved passwords, payment methods, and contact information live in Settings > Passwords. Tap any entry to view it (you will need to authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID). From there you can edit the information, change the password, or delete the entry entirely.

If you want to remove a saved credit card, go to Settings > Passwords, find the card, tap Edit, and select Delete. The same process works for passwords and contact information. Deleting an entry stops it from autofilling anywhere on your device.

Understanding iCloud Keychain and syncing

By default, your autofill information syncs across all your Apple devices through iCloud Keychain. This means a password you save on your iPhone appears on your Mac and iPad too. If you do not want this syncing, go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud and turn off Keychain.

Turning off Keychain stops new information from syncing but does not delete what is already saved on your other devices. Your passwords and payment methods stay encrypted on your iPhone regardless of whether Keychain is on — the toggle only controls whether they sync to your other Apple devices.

Troubleshooting autofill that is not working

If autofill is on but not filling in your information, first check that you have actually saved the password or payment method. Go to Settings > Passwords and search for the website or service. If it is not there, you will need to save it manually the next time you log in.

If the information is saved but still not autofilling, try restarting your iPhone. Sometimes the autofill service needs a fresh start. If that does not work, check whether the app or website has its own autofill settings that might be blocking it — some services disable autofill for security reasons. You can also try deleting the saved entry and saving it again from scratch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I autofill passwords without autofilling payment information?

Yes. Go to Settings > Passwords > Password Options and turn on the toggle for passwords while leaving the Credit Cards toggle off. Each type of autofill is controlled separately, so you can mix and match however you want.

Is it safe to use autofill for passwords and payment information?

iPhone encrypts all autofill data on your device and requires Face ID or Touch ID to view it. You can add an extra layer by requiring authentication before autofill happens. The main risk is if someone else has access to your unlocked phone — autofill will work for them too.

What happens to my saved passwords if I turn off autofill?

They stay saved on your device. Turning off autofill just stops the automatic filling behavior. You can still view your passwords in Settings > Passwords and manually copy them if you need to.

Can I autofill different information on different apps?

Autofill settings apply across your whole device, not per app. However, some apps have their own autofill controls in their individual settings. Check an app's privacy or security settings if you want to block it from accessing your saved information.

Does autofill work the same way on Safari and other browsers?

Safari uses your iPhone's built-in autofill. Other browsers like Chrome or Firefox may have their own autofill systems that work differently. Check the settings within each browser app if you want to control how it handles saved information.