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Now, if you want to access your iCloud account on Spark or allow a contact management app to access your address book, you'll need to create a special iCloud passcode for secure login.
In other words, you're no longer allowed to use your actual password to sign in to your Apple ID.
Creating Individual Passcodes for Each App on iCloud for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Note:
- Ensure that you have enabled two-factor authentication for your Apple ID as it is mandatory.
You can refer to the method of activating iCloud two-step verification previously guided by Mytour.
- You can own a maximum of 25 individual app passwords at the same time.
- These passwords allow you to securely log in even when the app doesn't support two-step or two-factor authentication.
Step 1: Open any browser, then visit the Appleid.apple.com page. Use your Apple ID and password to log in.
Step 2: In the next step, you need to verify your identity through two-factor authentication.
Step 3: In the Security section, find and select the Generate Passwords option to start creating individual passwords for apps on iCloud for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Step 4: Now, the next step is to enter any memorable name into the field. Ensure that the name is easy to remember and relevant to the app, such as airmail. Then, choose Create.
Step 5: Copy the password you just generated.
Next, open the app for which you created the Generate Passwords. Then, paste the copied password into the Password field for secure login to your iCloud account. From now on, you'll need to use this special password to sign in to iCloud through the app.
How to Check the List of App Passwords
If desired, you can also review the list of passwords dedicated to specific apps. While you can't view the actual passwords, you can check the names and creation dates of the passwords.
Step 1: Open any browser and visit the Appleid.apple.com page. Use your Apple ID and password to log in, then verify your identity with two-factor authentication.
Step 2: In the Security section, find and select Edit.
Step 2: Next, choose Edit under the Security section, then select View History.
How to Revoke (Delete) App Passwords
If you feel uneasy or want to 'revoke' passwords for specific apps, you can do so. However, the related apps will lose access to iCloud, and you'll need to create a new password to allow them access to your iCloud account.
Step 1: Open any browser, then visit the Appleid.apple.com page. Log in with your Apple ID and password, then verify your identity with two-factor authentication.
Step 2: Next, choose Edit located in the Security section, then select View History.
Step 3: Click on the X icon next to the password you want to delete to remove it. If you want to delete all passwords, click Revoke All.
Note:
If you've ever changed or reset your main Apple ID password, individual app passwords will be automatically invalidated to protect your account. You'll need to create specific passwords for apps on iCloud for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that you wish to use.
What sets apart two-factor authentication from two-step verification? Why ensure secure Apple ID login through third-party apps?
Two-factor authentication differs from two-step verification. Two-factor authentication primarily sends verification codes to the user's trusted device, allowing them to receive codes via their registered phone number. To enhance account security, Mytour recommends enabling two-step verification for Google, Nest, WhatsApp, and other accounts.
Using iCloud on iPhone doesn't automatically mean your data is fully secure. For added assurance, it's advisable to backup your iCloud iPhone and iPad. Mytour has detailed guides on how to backup iCloud for iPhone and iPad in previous tutorials.
