Cleaning Up Your Digital Space: Auto-Delete Verification Codes in iOS

Published: Oct. 26, 2023, 3:02 p.m.

In this episode, Thomas Domville delves into the new feature introduced in iOS 17 that allows users to automatically delete one-time verification codes after they have been used. This feature is useful for keeping your Mail inbox and Messages app clutter-free.

To enable this feature:

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Scroll down and double-tap Passwords (you\u2019ll be prompted to use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate the next screen).
  3. Double-tap Password Options, and toggle the "Clean Up Automatically" switch on.