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Disable Password Manager in Settings

  • September 11, 2024
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Is there a way to disable Password Manager in Settings? I don't want users to be able to view passwords nor add a password to the password manager for iPad/iOS devices.

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AJPinto
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  • September 11, 2024

I think the closest you can get is disabling the Password auto fill with a configuration profile.

However, it is generally a security concern to remove all password managers as users are far more likely to use insecure passwords, write their passwords down and reuse passwords if they don't have a tool that can save and manage passwords. I recommend only disabling untrusted password managers.


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AJPinto wrote:

I think the closest you can get is disabling the Password auto fill with a configuration profile.

However, it is generally a security concern to remove all password managers as users are far more likely to use insecure passwords, write their passwords down and reuse passwords if they don't have a tool that can save and manage passwords. I recommend only disabling untrusted password managers.


Would iOS 18 make a difference? They are separating the Passwords section into a standalone app which can then be restricted then? I assume there's no way to do it for iOS 17 though.


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masmasmas wrote:

Would iOS 18 make a difference? They are separating the Passwords section into a standalone app which can then be restricted then? I assume there's no way to do it for iOS 17 though.


I have not seen any changes to this behavior, but everything should be documented on Apples developer page linked below.

Restrictions | Apple Developer Documentation


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  • November 29, 2024

Not sure if it is what you are looking for but I hide the Passwords app. This works on iPadOS Version 18.1.1:

 

In Jamf Pro

Under Options

Click on Restrictions

Click on Apps

Scroll down to App usage

Click the add button

Enter the app name: Passwords

Scroll down till you see Passwords +

Under Byndle ID

Enter com.apple.Passwords

Save and now it should hide the app.

 

I just wish I could hide the Settings app.


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