Apple Passwords Missing After iOS Update
Quick answer
Check the Recently Deleted folder, search scope and Shared Groups, then confirm iCloud Passwords & Keychain is on.
Most likely fix: Reinstall the app
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Reinstall the app
- Search Passwords in the App Store and reinstall if missing
Did this fix it?2. Check folders
- In Passwords choose All
- Open Deleted, tap Select, then Recover
- Check Shared Groups
Did this fix it?3. Confirm sync
- Open Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Passwords and Keychain
- Make sure sync is on, then restart
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Passwords or the Passwords app disappear after an update.
Why it happens
- App was deleted or hidden
- Entries in Recently Deleted or a Shared Group
- Sync was off
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