How to resolve iCloud Passwords & Keychain syncing error after transferring to a new iPhone?

I purchased a new iPhone. I completed the transfer from my old iPhone and everything seemed ok apart from NOT being able to Sync iCloud Passwords & Keychain to either of my phones now


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Original Title: Syncing error

Posted on Nov 25, 2025 3:58 AM

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Nov 25, 2025 4:35 AM in response to MrsLMV

Check you’re using a passcode (required for Keychain sync)


iCloud Keychain refuses to work without a device passcode. Passcodes are not transferred between iPhones.


Go to:

Settings → Face ID & Passcode / Touch ID & Passcode


Make sure:


  • A passcode is set
  • It’s not set to “none”
  • Temporary passcodes (like 1234) won’t break it, but longer is better


How to resolve iCloud Passwords & Keychain syncing error after transferring to a new iPhone?

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