One-Time Code Autofill Feature Enhanced in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe
Whether it’s iOS or macOS, I frequently use the autofill verification code feature in my daily routine, but it has many limitations. For example, on Mac, it can’t autofill verification codes in third-party browsers like Chrome, and it doesn’t support filling codes from emails. Finally, these issues have been resolved in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.
Email Verification Code Support
For instance, when I log into Twitter on my Mac, the system can now recognize and fill verification codes sent to my Gmail inbox. The popup verification code also shows a prompt saying “Verification code from email”. This feature previously only supported SMS verification codes.
Note: This feature is supported in both iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.
Third-Party Browser Support
For example, when I use Chrome on my Mac to log into Douban and click “Get Verification Code”, the system automatically pops up the verification code filling interface. This functionality was not supported in previous versions.
Note: This feature is supported in both iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.
Remaining Limitations
Although the autofill functionality has been enhanced, some drawbacks still exist:
- Verification codes have time limits. Whether SMS or email verification codes, they usually have time restrictions and cannot be used after expiring. The exact time limit is currently unknown.
- Cannot view historical verification code records. For example, if you want to check a very old verification code, you can only look it up through SMS or email manually.
Third-Party Enhancement Solutions for Mac
On Mac, all SMS messages are stored in an SQLite database, and you can use some third-party tools to view historical verification codes. For instance, I regularly use the productivity tool Alfred, so I can use the following workflow to enhance the autofill verification code functionality.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the automatic verification code prompt feature is excellent. If you don’t want to wait until September, you can try upgrading safely to experience it early. I also look forward to Apple further improving the autofill verification code functionality.
