While Apple outlined many of the top iOS 12 features on stage at WWDC, the update contains a host of smaller enhancements that weren’t given proper stage time. One of those features is security code auto-fill…
As I’m sure everyone is familiar with, many sites require you to confirm your login with a security code sent via text message. While it’s certainly not the most secure form of two-factor authentication, it’s the one that many websites – specifically banking sites – support.
With iOS 12, you no longer have to jump from the log-in page to Messages to retrieve your security code. Instead, iOS will present the security code as an auto-fill option.
Here’s how Apple describes the feature:
As you can see in the screenshots above, it’s a pretty slick feature that makes the login process significantly easier. While we recommend using an authenticator app for two-factor when possible, this feature certainly does help the login process for services that only support two-factor verification via text message.
SMS one-time passcodes will appear automatically as AutoFill suggestions, so you never have to worry about quickly memorizing them or typing them again.
Is this a feature that will be useful for you? Let us know down in the comments! Read more about the updates that come with iOS 12 right here.
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