Silicon Secure — User Guide
Everything you need to know about using Silicon Secure — from getting set up on day one to mastering advanced features like passkeys, TOTP codes, and encrypted vault backups.
New to Silicon Secure?
Start with the Quick Start Guide — it walks you through setup, your first password entry, and enabling Face ID in about five minutes.
Getting Started
Quick Start Guide
Install the app, create your master password, add your first entry, and enable Face ID — all in five minutes.
Read guide →Managing Passwords
Add, edit, organize, and search vault entries. Learn how categories, tags, and custom fields work.
Read guide →Core Features
Password Generator
Generate strong, unique passwords with configurable length, character sets, and one-tap copy.
Read guide →TOTP / 2FA Codes
Store TOTP secrets and get live six-digit codes — no separate authenticator app needed.
Read guide →Passkeys
Store and use passkeys (WebAuthn/FIDO2 credentials) — the password-free future of authentication.
Read guide →Vault Health
Find and fix weak, reused, and aging passwords with the built-in vault health analysis.
Read guide →Sync & Backup
iCloud Sync
Keep your vault in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac using CloudKit — fully end-to-end encrypted.
Read guide →Import & Export
Migrate from Bitwarden, or back up your vault as an encrypted .ssvault file you control.
Platform Guides
iOS AutoFill
Enable Silicon Secure as your system password provider so it fills credentials directly in Safari and other apps.
Read guide →Mac Catalyst Guide
Learn the Mac-specific experience — keyboard shortcuts, window management, and Touch ID unlock.
Read guide →Safari Extension
Fill passwords directly from the Safari toolbar on macOS with the Silicon Secure browser extension.
Read guide →About Silicon Secure
Silicon Secure is a local-first password manager for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Your vault is stored on your device, encrypted with AES-256-GCM, and never leaves your control unless you choose to enable iCloud sync. There are no accounts, no subscriptions, and no servers that hold your data.
Built by Jonathan Witherspoon at Silicon Scripted. Questions or feedback? Reach out via GitHub.