iOS 16 will let you skip CAPTCHA verification in supported apps and websites

Published On: June 21, 2022

Highlights

iOS 16 will come with a Private Access Token feature.
The feature allows you to bypass CAPTCHAs in supported apps and websites.
The feature will be enabled by default in the first beta of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16.

The iOS 16 update will come with a lot of handy features. One of them is the Private Access Token that will let an iPhone user bypass CAPTCHAs in supported apps and websites. The feature lets you log in or register on an app or website without selecting boats and mountain pictures or deciphering text written in weird fonts to prove you’re a human. With iOS 16, your iPhone will safely use your data to authenticate apps and website access. Let’s take a look at how this feature works.

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How to enable iOS 16 Private Access Token

Apple recently released a video explaining how the feature works, but in a nutshell, Apple’s system validates that the device and Apple ID account bypass CAPTCHAs in supported apps and websites with a Private Access Token. To enable this feature go to Apple ID – Password & Security – Automatic Verification in the Settings menu. When activated, Apple claims that iCloud would automatically and privately authenticate your device and Apple ID account in the background, removing the need for selecting boats and mountain pictures CAPTCHA verification prompts in apps and websites.

A Macrumors report states that Cloudflare and Fastly support Private Access Token, and this new method will provide a better user experience for things like signing in or creating an account, as well as increased user privacy and accessibility.

The video’s description shared by Apple says: ‘Private Access Tokens are a powerful alternative that help you identify HTTP requests from legitimate devices and people without compromising their identity or personal information. We’ll show you how your app and server can take advantage of this tool to add confidence to your online transactions and preserve privacy.’

The feature will be enabled by default in the first beta of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. Apple will also release this feature on macOS Ventura.