iPhone hacks: How to delete OTPs, 2FA codes on your iPhone

Apple's iPhones come with a feature that automatically deletes OTPs and 2FA codes from the devices once they have been used.

Published By: Shweta Ganjoo | Published: Nov 22, 2023, 07:22 AM (IST)

Highlights

  • Apple rolled out iOS 17 earlier this year.
  • iOS 17 lets you auto-delete used OTPs.
  • iOS 17 also lets you auto-delete 2FA codes.

Apple powered its iPhones with a host of interesting and powerful features when it rolled out iOS 17 earlier this year. For the unversed, iOS 17 not only gives you a transcription of all your voice messages, but it also lets you record a video or audio message when someone misses your FaceTime call, hold your iPhone near someone else's iPhone to use NameDrop, and hold two iPhone devices close together to instantly start a SharePlay session among other things. These are some of the many utilitarian functionalities that iOS 17 brings to the iPhones. In addition to these, iOS 17 also has a feature that automatically deletes One Time Passwords or OTPs and Two Factor Authentication codes once they have been used when the feature has been enabled. Also Read: iOS 27 leak reveals camera, Safari and UI changes across iPhone: Know what to expect

This feature is particularly useful for people who frequently perform transactions online. It also makes digital transactions a lot safer. So, here is a step-by-step guide of how you can enable this feature on your iPhone. But before that, check out the list of all the iPhones that are eligible to get iOS 17: Also Read: iOS 26.5 update: 7 new features iPhone users should know

iPhone models eligible to get iOS 17

  • iPhone 15
  • iPhone 15 Plus
  • iPhone 15 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • iPhone 14
  • iPhone 14 Plus
  • iPhone 14 Pro
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13
  • iPhone 13 mini
  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

How to delete auto-delete OTPs, 2FA codes on iPhone

You need to download iOS 17 on your iPhone for this feature to work. If you haven't updated your device already, here's a step-by-step guide of how to download iOS 17 on your iPhone:

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Scroll down to the General Settings option and tap it.

Step 3: Tap the Software Update option.

Step 4: Tap on Download and Install option.

You probably have to enter your iPhone's code at one point. Once your iPhone has restarted, you are all set to enable the auto-delete feature for OTPs. Here's what you need to do next:

Step 1: Go to Settings app.

Step 2: Scroll down and then tap the Passwords settings.

Step 3: Now tap the Password Options.

Step 4: Turn the Clean Up Automatically toggle button on or off.

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