Automatically fill in one-time verification codes on iPad

Some websites and apps offer two-factor authentication (also known as multifactor authentication), which helps prevent other people from accessing your accounts even if they know your passwords. Passwords are the first authentication factor, and temporary, one-time verification codes are commonly a second factor. iPad can automatically generate these verification codes without your reliance on SMS messages or additional apps.

Set up automatic verification codes for a website or app by scanning a QR code

If you have another device with a screen, like a computer or iPhone, you can use it to display a QR code from a website or app, then use the iPad camera to scan the code.

On your other device, sign in to the area of the website or app where you manage your account, then select options to enable two-factor authentication and an authenticator app.
A QR code appears to help you set up an authenticator app.
On iPad, use the camera to scan the QR code.
On iPad, select your account for the website or app.
A verification code appears below the User Name and Password fields.
On your other device, enter the verification code that appears on your iPad.

Set up automatic verification codes for a website or app by entering a setup key

If you can’t scan a QR code from another screen, you can manually enter a setup key.

Sign in to the area of the website or app where you manage your account, then select options to enable two-factor authentication and an authenticator app.
Choose the option to manually use a setup key (or setup code or similar), then select and copy the setup key.
Go to the Passwords app 👁 Image
on your iPad.
Tap All, then tap your account for the website or app.
Tap Edit, then tap Set Up Code.
Visit the website to get a setup key, enter the setup key in Passwords, then tap Use Setup Key.
If the website offers a QR code, you can touch and hold it, then choose Add Verification in Passwords to do this automatically.

Use a verification code on a website or in an app

Sign in to the website or app.
If prompted, select the option to use an authenticator app.
When asked for a verification code, tap the suggestion that appears above the keyboard.
If no suggestion appears, go to the Passwords app 👁 Image
on your iPad, select your account for the website or app, tap the verification code, then tap Copy Verification Code. Return to the website or app, then paste the verification code into the field.

Automatically delete one-time verification codes

One-time verification codes are filled in automatically, so you don’t need to leave the website or app you’re signing in to. You can choose to automatically delete the verification codes after entering them with Autofill, or keep them.

Go to the Settings app 👁 Image
on your iPad.
Tap General, then tap Autofill & Passwords.
Under Verification Codes, turn Delete After Use on or off.

URL: https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/automatically-fill-in-verification-codes-ipad9a046f28/ipados