Enable AutoFill Password for Safari

Safari’s AutoFill tool stores passwords, addresses, and other basic information and automatically populates the fields for websites. It is a very convenient tool but can also be a security issue if your device gets into the wrong hands. That is why Apple requires the device to have a passcode in order to enable AutoFill.

NOTE: You must disable Private Browsing in order for AutoFill to work. Read more here.

Enabling AutoFill

1. Go to Settings > Safari > Passwords & AutoFill

AutoFill Password Safari iOS 7

2. Turn on the ‘Names and Passwords’ option. You will get prompted to set up a passcode lock if you do not have one set up already.

AutoFill Password Safari iOS 7

AutoFill Password Safari iOS 7

3. Turn on the ‘Always Allow’ option. You will again get prompted to set up a passcode lock if you did not already, but this time it will be required in order to continue.

AutoFill Password Safari iOS 7

AutoFill Password Safari iOS 7

4. AutoFill is now on. You will be prompted by Safari to save your password after logging into a website.

AutoFill Password Safari iOS 7