After its presentation at WWDC in 2023, the macOS Sonoma software update incorporated an innovation that not many users knew about. Mac users with the new version of the operating system, use any web browser to fill in your passwordsOne of the most useful services in the Apple ecosystem.

The macOS Sonoma password manager also works with Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and other web browsing apps. Until now, the functionality was only available in Safari.

macOS Sonoma password manager

Since macOS Sonoma is currently in beta, the software update still contains bugs and some stability issues. However, if you decide to install macOS Sonoma on your Mac, Apple password manager in any web browsing application.

‼️🔑 macOS Sonoma brings Apple’s password manager with the “iCloud Passwords” browser extension to Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and other browsers using the extension stores.

If you’re running the macOS Sonoma public or developer beta, you can try it right now! [1/n] pic.twitter.com/stkbQqFtfx

—Ricky Mondello (@rmondello) 12 July 2023

All you need to do to take advantage of macOS Sonoma password manager in other web browsers use extension from their stores.

In Google Chrome, the extension is called “iCloud Passwords” and can be downloaded from the Chrome Web Store. After installing the extension in the web browser, you will be able to access the password manager in Google Chrome and any other web browser based on it. They have also created an extension for other web browsers like Microsoft Edge from Apple.

Finally, according to information from Macrumors, Google and other developers are currently working on it. Implementing support for passwordsAnother Apple alternative for storing passwords.

Undoubtedly, we are faced with an innovation that will completely change the rules of the game. During Safari is one of the most widely used web browsers on macOS. There are many users who prefer to use other web browsing apps, and the arrival of Apple’s password manager will make them much easier to use.