The new resource is a GitHub repository that provides developers of password managers with a way to collaborate to make strong passwords that are compatible with popular websites. The project is designed to help developers make sure their passwords are as compatible as possible with popular websites.
Open Source Password Manager Resources
The Open Source Password Manager Resources project allows developers to integrate website-specific requirements into the iCloud Keychain password manager, making it more difficult for users to guess passwords. The project also contains collections of internet sites known to share a sign-in system, links to websites’ pages where users change passwords, and more.
Apple is collecting data on specific password rules of certain sites and allowing developers to integrate this data into their own apps. “Every time a password manager generates a password that may not actually compatible with an internet site, an individual not only features a bad experience but a reason to be tempted to make their own password,” said the corporate. Apple is additionally encouraging developers to include data and other resources from the project into their own apps.
Generate unique passwords for each website.
Use shared credential backends to enhance suggested passwords to sign in to websites.
Change password URLs to drive the adoption of strong passwords.
Increased app development productivity
Increased app security
Increased app market share
Password managers can improve the quality of their passwords by sharing resources with other password managers. This will help to improve the compatibility of password managers and make it easier for users to find and use the best passwords.
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