How to Transfer Passwords to New iPhone 17

Many forums have this unanswered query: I just upgraded to a new iPhone 17. Does anyone know how to transfer passwords to the new iPhone 17? Unfortunately, in this tech era, nobody can remember hundreds of passwords (associated with each app or account), and that's where users are more concerned about transferring passwords rather than data.

Wondering how to transfer passwords to the new iPhone? Not a problem anymore! This article has covered all the easy ways to transfer passwords from an old iPhone to the new iPhone 17. Let's get started:

Part 1: How to Transfer Saved Passwords to New iPhone 17 via iCloud Keychain

Apple has a dedicated password management system known as iCloud Keychain. This system not only allows you to safely store the passwords, account details, and credit card numbers, but you can sync them on all other iOS devices. Do passwords transfer to the new iPhone 17 via iCloud Keychain? Yes, it does! Let's get to the guide:

Step 1: Go to your old iPhone Settings. Tap on the account name and then iCloud.

Step 2: Tap on Keychain and toggle to turn on the iCloud Keychain.

Note: You'll be asked to enter the Apple ID and Password. Enter the detail and wait for a few minutes to let the process complete.

Step 3: Now, turn on the iCloud Keychain on the new iPhone 17 in the same way as you did before. This will automatically download all your passwords from iCloud to the new iPhone 17.

Pros

• Easy to operate method
• No need to install any third-party tool

Cons

• The process might take a few minutes to complete

Part 2: How to Transfer Passwords to New iPhone 17 via AirDrop

Wondering how to transfer saved passwords to the new iPhone 17? AirDrop is another way to do it seamlessly! AirDrop on iPhone is a way to share images, videos, documents, passwords, and more when both the devices are nearby.

Note: It must be noted that AirDrop would require both iPhones to run iOS 11 or above.

Do you want to transfer all the saved passwords from the old iPhone to the new iPhone 17 via AirDrop? Here's a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Open the Control Center on both your iPhones (old and new iPhone 17). Enable Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and AirDrop on both devices.

Step 2: Now, tap on Settings on your old iPhone device. Go to Passwords and Accounts and then tap on Website and App Passwords.

Step 3: From here, you can select the Password you want to share via AirDrop. Tap and hold the Password field and choose AirDrop from the menu.

Step 4: On the AirDrop menu, select your new iPhone 17 and accept the file from the new device to transfer the password details.

Pros

• You can select the Password to share

Cons

• Both the devices must be close enough
• Only one Password can be transferred at a time

Part 3: How to Transfer All Passwords to New iPhone 17 via iTunes

iTunes lets your backup and restores the iPhone data seamlessly without wasting any time on third-party tools. Therefore, if you have recently upgraded to a new iPhone 17, you can use iTunes to transfer all your account and Password details.

To transfer passwords via iTunes, you'll need to back up your old device first and then restores it to the new iPhone 17. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Launch iTunes on your PC. Connect the old iPhone device to the PC and once it appears in iTunes, click on Summary.

Step 2: In the Backups section, select This Computer and check the Encrypt Local Backup Press the “Backup Now” button to start the process.

Step 3: Activate your new iPhone 17 and choose Restore from Mac or PC option on startup.

Step 4: Connect the new iPhone 17 to a PC via iTunes and select this device from the upper-left corner.

Step 5: Choose the Restore Backup option, select the latest backup file and wait for the process to complete.

Pros

• Encrypted Backup is a plus

Cons

• You'll have to backup all data
• The process will take a longer time

Part 4: Why My Passwords Did Not Transfer to New iPhone 17?

Some of you might have tried to transfer the passwords or have restored the data on the new iPhone 17 and wondering why the passwords are not appearing on the new device! There can be several reasons why these password details have not shown up in your new iPhone 17, as listed below, and we have a solution for each problem. Keep on reading to know more!

Problem #1: iCloud Keychain Didn't Turn ON

One of the common problems you might face is that the iCloud Keychain is disabled, and the passwords didn't transfer to the new iPhone 17. To solve this issue, you can manually turn on the iCloud Keychain.

Solution:

• Go to Settings>Account name>iCloud>iCloud Keychain and toggle to turn it on.
• Or you can back up your old device via iTunes encrypted backup feature and restore the data to the new iPhone 17.

Problem 2: Have Setup the New iPhone 17 without Transferring Password

Many of you might have set up your new iPhone 17 without transferring the passwords and the only way left is to restore the data.

Solution

• To restore from iCloud backup, reset the device from settings, and on the startup screen, choose Restore from iCloud backup.
• Connect your iPhone to your PC via iTunes. Next, click on Summary from the left menu and choose Restore Backup.

Problem #3: Autofill Turned OFF

Sometimes, the autofill is disabled from the settings, and you cannot fill the passwords.

Solution

• Go to Settings>Passwords and Accounts>AutoFill and toggle to turn on autofill passwords.

Part 5: Transfer Everything from Old iPhone to new iPhone 17 with MobileTrans

Have you recently updated to the new iPhone 17? Don't miss your valuable data and transfer it from your old device to the new iPhone without wasting time. We recommend using Wondershare MobileTrans— a one-in-all solution to transfer data between two iPhones.

Key Features of Wondershare MobileTrans

Want to transfer data between two iPhones via Wondershare MobileTrans? Here's a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Launch Wondershare MobileTrans and connect the old and new iPhone 17 devices to PC.

Step 2: Go to the Phone Transfer tab and choose the Phone to Phone

Step 3: Select the data type you wish to transfer from the old iPhone to the new iPhone 17. Click on Start and wait until the process completes.

FAQs About Passwords Transfer

1. How do I export passwords from my phone?

Navigate to the Settings option in Chrome or Android, and proceed to select "Passwords." Then, choose the "Export passwords" option. Alternatively, you can export passwords by accessing the Settings on passwords.google.com.

2. Does smart switch transfer my passwords?

Enhanced Convenience: The process of transferring passwords using Smart Switch is simple and hassle-free. All it requires is connecting your device to a computer, and the passwords will seamlessly migrate in just a few straightforward steps.

3. Will my new phone remember my passwords?

After logging in with your Google account on your new Android phone, all your passwords will be automatically available and accessible.

Conclusion

Have you recently upgraded to the new iPhone 17? You might be irritated as you must manually type in all the passwords. Worry not! We have mentioned all the methods by which you can transfer passwords from the old iPhone to the new iPhone 17. Moreover, we recommend using Wondershare MobileTrans to transfer all data from the old device to the new iPhone 17 without resetting the device.

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Axel Nash

staff Editor