Apple Passwords App: Get It Set Up on iPhone

Apple’s new (and free) Passwords app makes managing logins easier than ever. In this lesson, students learn to set up the Passwords app and explore how it securely stores passwords, passkeys, and Wi-Fi details. This lesson is part of Unscammable Essentials Phase 1.

Author

Linda Fawcus
February 05, 2025

What You’ll Teach

In this lesson, you’ll guide students through:

  • What the Apple Passwords App Does: An overview of how this built-in password manager stores and auto-fills logins securely.

  • How to Find and Set Up the App: Step-by-step instructions for accessing and enabling the Passwords app.

  • Why It’s a Game-Changer: The benefits of using a password manager instead of trying to remember passwords.

Lesson Preview Video

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Lesson Plan

Here's a brief lesson plan that outlines each step of the lesson. You’ll find all the details clearly laid out on the slides.

Objective of this lesson: Teach learners how to set up and access the Apple Passwords app to securely manage their logins and passwords.

  1. Begin by explaining:

    • What’s the Passwords app? The Passwords app is Apple’s built-in password manager for securely storing and managing your logins.

    • Why does it matter? It simplifies logging into accounts while keeping your information safe from hackers.

  2. Have the group follow the included step-by-step instructions for this skill.

  3. Try the included “Get Hands On” activities.

  4. Discuss the suggested Gluu Tips.

  5. Cover off glossary terms where needed.

  6. Check what your students have learned by referring to the “Check What You Know” slide. Now is a good time to pause for questions.

  7. Help learners use QR code to download student resources for all lessons in this phase.

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