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How to use the new password manager and 2FA features in macOS Monterey

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One of the subtle and valuable additions with macOS Monterey (and iOS 15) is an upgraded password manager in Safari. While there’s not a standalone app yet, a major improvement is the ability to generate and autofill two-factor authentication (2FA) codes. Let’s look at how to use the Safari password manager and 2FA features in macOS Monterey.

Every year Apple has been improving Safari’s native password management features and this year comes the handy 2FA integration. And one of the best aspects of this is once you set up 2FA support in Safari on Mac, it works automatically across your iPhone and iPad too .

And if you haven’t used Safari’s password management in a while, you might be surprised to learn it includes features that were once exclusive to stand-alone password management apps like alerts for compromised passwords and more.

macOS Monterey: How to use the new Safari password manager and integrated 2FA autofill

Creating and autofilling passwords in safari.

Before we dive into managing passwords with Safari in macOS Monterey, it’s good to remember that any time you can use a single sign-on option like Sign in with Apple, Sign in with Google, Twitter, Facebook, etc. you save yourself from having to create and manage another login credential.

But if you do need to create new logins in Safari, look for the auto-generated password suggestions.

• Double-check passwords are enabled for autofill
• Head to Safari > Preferences > AutoFill
• Make sure User name and passwords is checked

Now when you go to log in with existing accounts, Safari will autofill it for you or offer an auto-generated new password.

Security checkups and updating passwords

If you need to update passwords, Safari will automatically ask if you’d like to do that when entering a different password from what’s already saved for a website.

But to see all your saved passwords and manually make changes or do a security checkup:

• Head to Safari > Preferences > Passwords
• You’ll notice warning icons (triangle with !) on the sidebar for any compromised or reused passwords
• Choose Change Password on Website or click Edit to manually enter a new password in Safari’s password manager

If you have autofill passwords turned on on your iOS devices (Settings > Passwords > AutoFill passwords) for iCloud Keychain, all of your saved logins from Mac will show up on iPhone and iPad.

2FA code generator and autofill

Here’s how to get going with the new 2FA functionality with the Safari password manager in macOS Monterey.

Pro tip:  For any accounts you already have 2FA set up, you’ll likely need to disable it, then re-enable it to set it up with Safari’s native 2FA and autofill integration.

Quick 2FA setup

• Head to the wesbite/app/service that you want to set up 2FA for (usually something like Settings > Security > Two-factor Authentication)
• When viewing a website/service’s QR code for 2FA setup, do a control + click on the QR code in Safari in macOS Monterey and pick  Set Up Verification Code
• In our testing, we didn’t always see this option available, follow the manual steps below for a guaranteed way to set up 2FA codes and autofill

Manual 2FA setup

• If the control + click option doesn’t work on the QR code, look for a button that says something like “Can’t Scan a QR Code?”
• Copy that code
• Running macOS Monterey, open Safari then click Safari > Preferences > Passwords
• Create a new login/password or choose an existing one (+ in bottom left corner to create new)
• In the top right corner, choose Edit
• Next to Verification Code, choose Enter Setup Key
• Paste your key/code and click OK
• Now you’ll see the 30-second regenerating 2FA codes appear for each login item in macOS Safari > Preferences > Passwords but they’ll be autofilled any time you need to use them going forward.

Here’s how it looks:

Now, next to Verification Code, choose Enter Setup Key .

Enter your 2FA setup key and click OK . Now you should see the constantly updating 6-digit 2FA verification code for that account.

You can always return to Safari Preferences to find your 2FA codes, but the best part is they are autofilled when you need to log in to services and apps.

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How to get a Safari password to save it in a password manager

Apple has been a fantastic promoter of better password security by suggesting strong passwords and auto-filling them in Safari for macOS and iOS. These passwords are long, complex, automatically stored, stored securely, and—if you have iCloud Keychain—synchronized across all your devices linked to the same iCloud account that also have iCloud Keychain enabled.

However, there’s one small flaw: Third-party password managers in Safari for macOS won’t pick up the entered password and offer to store it for you in their database. I rely on 1Password, and there are a few other highly regarded password-management systems that have features that stretch beyond the strong but limited options with Safari and iCloud Keychain.

Use Suggested Password stores a password with Safari (and iCloud Keychain), but bypasses third-party storage.

Apple extending password availability to iOS apps was a big help, but it’s relatively difficult to access your passwords in iOS and Safari if you need them for other purposes in macOS or if an app hasn’t built in the necessary support.

How to retrieve a stored password in macOS

Select Safari > Preferences .

Click the Passwords tab.

Enter your account password to unlock the view.

Scroll or search for an entry.

Click the masked password (••••••••) and the password displays.

Control-click the password entry line and you can select Copy Password .

Switch to your password-management app, create an entry, and paste the password.

How to retrieve a stored password in iOS

Open Settings > Passwords & Accounts .

Tap Website & App Passwords .

Prove yourself with Touch ID, a passcode, or Face ID.

Scroll or search to find your password entry.

Tap the entry. The password is already revealed.

Tap the password to copy it.

Now switch to your password-management app to store it.

In both cases, you can also use AirDrop to send the password to another device.

You can deflect Safari’s password suggestion in macOS by clicking Don’t Use or in iOS by tapping Cancel . If you want to disable the behavior entirely:

In macOS, go back to the Passwords tab and uncheck Autofill User Names and Passwords at top. However, that disables autofill as well as suggestions.

In iOS, in the Passwords & Accounts setting, tap AutoFill Passwords and then turn AutoFill Passwords off. However, as with macOS, you lose both suggestions and autofilling.

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Safari Password Manager: How to save, view and manage passwords in Apple's browser

Thanks to iCloud Keychain, you can save browser username and password combinations.

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Step by step guide to using the safari password manager, final thoughts.

You probably already know about iCloud if you're using at least one Apple device. The cloud storage and synchronization service allows it to store and access content across multiple devices, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, and more.  These include files and information like documents, photos, music, video, and contacts.

Apple's iCloud service is also at the heart of the iCloud Keychain , where you can store website usernames/passwords, among other items. In this how-to, we're concentrating on how to add, edit, and delete Safari password content. Similar tools are available on other browsers like Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox . 

• You should also consider the best browsers and best secure browsers .  

Steps for saving, viewing and managing passwords

• Before you can save any username/password combinations, you must first be sure to have an Apple ID or iCloud account.
• From there, you can begin adding usernames and passwords for websites you frequent. 
• You can also take advantage of Apple's new passkey feature. 
• Safari is only available on Apple devices such as Mac, iPhone, and iPad. 

1. Go into the manager

To get started, you must first create an Apple ID . The username/password combinate is usable across all Apple devices to log into iCloud.com. You can proceed once you have an Apple ID and are logged into your device. 

On Mac, the Safari password manager is located by choosing Safari on the menu bar at the top left of your Mac. From there, click Settings from the pull-down menu. 

Next, click on the Passwords option at the top. Input your password as needed. 

2. Adjust existing password settings

You can adjust password information in the iCloud Keychain directly from Safari. To get started, go into the Passwords section of Mac Settings (see above) and log in as necessary. Then, use the search box on the left side of the display to find the password information you wish to change. Click Edit . 

You can change the username and password for a website and add notes when applicable. After making a change, click Save . 

Click Delete Password to delete the password information. 

Thanks to iCloud, any changes you make here will also be reflected in other Apple devices that use your Apple ID. 

4. Using Autofill in Safari

With AutoFill, you can fill in your previously saved usernames and website passwords. The tool is also a great way to add a new username/password combination for the first time and to create a strong password. 

You will see AutoFill pop up when a website asks you to create a password.

You will see an Autofill prompt In Safari when it's time to use or create a password. 

Click the AutoFill Key button, then choose Suggest New Password . For optimal security, you should use the suggested strong password. However, if you choose not to use the suggested password, you can easily select the password field, click “ Don’t Use ,” and enter your preferred password.

From there, enter the rest of the required information to create the website account.

Why use a separate password manager instead of a browser?

While most web browsers have their own password management feature, except for Safari which incorporates it into iCloud Keychain, in-browser password managers have limitations. They can only be used with one specific browser and cannot be accessed from other browsers. On the other hand, standalone password managers are compatible with any browser on your device, making them a more versatile option. Moreover, it is important to consider security when choosing a password manager. Browsers are not updated as frequently as standalone password managers, which can pose a security risk in case of a breach.

Does Safari have a built-in VPN?

Like many other browsers, Safari does not come with a pre-installed VPN. However, several reliable third-party VPNs like ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and SurfShark can easily be integrated with Safari. With a VPN, you can significantly boost the security and privacy of your online activities.

Are browser password managers safe?

To guarantee the safety of your passwords, using browser password managers like Safari with encryption is a great first step. However, there are additional measures you can take to further enhance your protection. It is highly recommended to create a strong and secure master password. The newest optional feature in Microsoft Edge mandates that you input your master password before making any changes to the password manager, thereby adding an extra layer of security. Regularly backing up your password manager is also a wise precaution in case of loss or theft. Another crucial step is creating a Firefox profile, allowing content synchronization across devices. This ensures that any changes made on your computer are reflected on your mobile device and vice versa.

What is iCloud Keychain?

iCloud Keychain is a highly reliable password manager that securely stores sensitive information such as passwords and credit card details in an online vault as part of Apple’s iCloud suite of services. Users can easily access their stored data by simply logging in to the same iCloud account on any Apple device. Thanks to the end-to-end encryption feature, user data is protected and can only be accessed by the user, even in the unlikely event of an iCloud account breach. Furthermore, the two-factor authentication feature provides an extra layer of security to user accounts, ensuring that they remain safe and secure at all times.

What are Apple Passkeys?

Apple Passkeys hope to eliminate the need for passwords eventually. This authentication method adheres to industry standards and guarantees improved security features while streamlining the login experience.

Passkeys create a unique cryptographic key pair for every website or application you use. The website or app stores the public key while the private one remains on your device. When you log in, your device produces a cryptographic signature using the private key. The website or application can then authenticate your identity by verifying this signature. With Passkeys, you can rest assured that your online security is in good hands.

Like passwords, passkeys are kept in Apple's iCloud Keychain. 

The built-in Safari password manager, part of the iCloud Keychain, makes tracking website usernames and passwords easier. Better still, those items carry over to other Apple devices, including iPhone and iPad. In the coming years, Apple hopes to eliminate the need for passwords and replace them with more secure passkeys. However, username and password combinations remain the most popular choice for website authentication. 

You might also be interested in Google Chrome now supports passkey for everyone and the best free password managers . 

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• Nov 12, 2013

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I had the same issue with both iCloud Keychain and 1Password not saving my new MacRumors password.  

aristobrat said: I had the same issue with both iCloud Keychain and 1Password not saving my new MacRumors password. Click to expand...

parish said: Hmm, so it's specific to these forums? I'm a bit loathe to try it anywhere else until I'm sure it's going to work. Click to expand...

macrumors 6502a

The exact same thing happened to me when I changed my password this morning (and not just on this site). Here is what you need to do. 1. Select "I forgot my password" when trying to log in and get a new password. 2. Go through the process of changing your password. If you use the Safari automatically generated password then write it down. iCloud Keychain will nat save it (I wasted about an hour of my life on that this morning before I figured it out). 3. Log out then log in with the normal log in box at the top right of the page. Your password should now be saved in keychain. Apparently the problem is that when you change your password on the User CP page Keychain doesn't save it. It only saves it when you do a regular log in. Edit: this worked on my iPad but when I just tried this method on my MacBook it does not work. Something screwy going on with Safari and Mavericks.  

• Nov 13, 2013

Aragornii said: Apparently the problem is that when you change your password on the User CP page Keychain doesn't save it. It only saves it when you do a regular log in. Edit: this worked on my iPad but when I just tried this method on my MacBook it does not work. Something screwy going on with Safari and Mavericks. Click to expand...

macrumors 68040

Yeah it wouldn't save on my laptop, but I tried and it did save on my iPhone  

bkribbs said: Yeah it wouldn't save on my laptop, but I tried and it did save on my iPhone Click to expand...

iCloud KeyChain seems to have issues with numerous sites, this one included. I had the same issue as the OP but eventually, after spending nearly an hour I was able to get iKC to finally remember the new generated password. I'm a long time 1P user but I wanted to try out iKC since it seems more convenient across devices but it's been pretty disappointing so far compared to 1P. For example, many banking sites (e.g. ING Direct) have a two (or three) step sign in process. 1P handles it perfectly, while iKC doesn't even register. Hopefully Apple remains committed to iKC as the potential is definitely there but they have an awfully long way to go to compete with the likes of 1P.  

macrumors regular

macrumors newbie

Same issue with me I spent hours trying to get the MacRumors p/w to work with keychain until I read these posts. Went to my iPad and it prompted me to save checked my iMac now all is good.  

pittpanthersfan

Macrumors 6502.

I wasn't able to have it save suggested passwords on my Mac no matter what. Manually entered the suggested password on my iPhone and it saved and everything is now synced across the board. Definitely a Mavericks or Safari 7 issue.  

I read a hint in one forum that said if in Safari go to the usual login page, enter your username/new password but don't click enter yet. Just do a page refresh using command button+r, then upon the refresh click enter (while saving the new password) and Safari will now save that new password.  

Under safari in the settings, do you have "Names and Passwords" and "always allow" on? I turned this on and haven't had an issue yet.  

Primejimbo said: Under safari in the settings, do you have "Names and Passwords" and "always allow" on? I turned this on and haven't had an issue yet. Click to expand...

• Nov 14, 2013

satcomer said: I read a hint in one forum that said if in Safari go to the usual login page, enter your username/new password but don't click enter yet. Just do a page refresh using command button+r, then upon the refresh click enter (while saving the new password) and Safari will now save that new password. Click to expand...

Had exactly the same issue  

• Dec 13, 2013

am2am said: iCloud keychain is completely useless at this moment. Serious design flaw. It proposes complex passwords which are not stored in keychain. Not only on macrumors site. I just lost an hour trying it on different sites. Each and every time I opened change password page, either the password was not proposed at all or it was proposed but not remembered in keychain. Results - need to reset password again and change manually. Really disappointed that apple released such buggy solution for such sensitive area ! Click to expand...

Preclaro_tipo

• Dec 28, 2013

not working Safari (Keychain?) not remembering the password it suggested is just about the dumbest bug I've ever heard. I get that maybe the log in item could be a drop down, or the url could be slightly different on the websites registration page vs the primarily log in page, but still, I should be able to search the keychain app and find some instance of the website I just registered at. Keychain doesn't work with: napaonline.com CoStar.com (gateway.costar.com) At least with 1Password (long-time user) if there is an issue with username or password I can find and correct it easily. Keychain (the application) is convoluted.  

• Jan 23, 2014

Is this an issue with two different stored passwords? The suggested password is stored in keychain, but is the previous password saved in the browser or something? Just throwing ideas.  

• May 17, 2014

I had the same issue on the Plex web site( and others ). It seems to be with User Control Panels(CP's) in forums where you log in, and they'll have a "new password" field and a "current password" field right next to each other. You can get Safari to suggest a new password and then type/paste your current password in the current field. After you change your password, there will be no record of what the generated password was, so you'll need to go through the reset process, and next time remember to save the suggested password!  

• Jun 22, 2014

As a work around, I started taking screen shots of the suggested password. After the password is set, I log out and log back in and use the password saved in the screen shot if Safari does not autofill the password.  

• Nov 16, 2017

Many years later, still happening. I changed a bank site password, used the suggested password, logged out., When I tried to log in it tried the old password. I have no idea how to get the suggested password to display again.  

Find saved passwords and passkeys on your iPhone

Learn how to find and edit your saved passwords and passkeys on your iPhone or iPad.

View saved passwords and passkeys in Settings

• Tap Settings, then scroll down and tap Passwords.

• To delete a saved password or passkey, tap Delete Password or Delete Passkey.
• To update a password or passkey, tap Edit.

Ask Siri to find saved passwords

Get Siri's attention, then say something like, "Show my passwords." If you're looking for the password to a specific website or app, try something like, "What is my Hulu password?"

If you can't find a saved password or passkey

• Make sure that you're viewing all of your passwords and passkeys. The Settings screen should say Passwords at the top, rather than a shared password group name or My Passwords.
• Check your Recently Deleted: In Settings, scroll down and tap Passwords. Then tap Recently Deleted.
• If you have multiple Apple devices, make sure that iCloud Keychain is turned on.
• When you move a password or passkey to a shared password group, that password or passkey is visible only on devices with compatible software. If you can't find a saved password or passkey that you moved to a shared group on another device, make sure that your iPhone has iOS 17 or later.
• Find your saved Wi-Fi passwords

Save your passwords and passkeys across your devices with iCloud Keychain

iCloud Keychain keeps your passwords, passkeys, and other secure information updated across your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or PC. 

• Learn how to set up iCloud Keychain
• Set up iCloud Passwords on your PC

Use AutoFill to store credit card information

AutoFill automatically enters things like your previously saved credit card details, contact information from the Contacts app, and more.

Set up and use AutoFill in Safari on your iPhone

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How to Use Safari's Built-in 2FA Code Generator

With online account hacking becoming increasingly widespread, Mac users should make sure they're taking every security measure available to them. In other words, consider using Apple verification codes to protect your accounts. Keep reading to learn how it works.

In macOS Monterey and later versions of its Mac operating system software, Apple's Safari browser (version 15 and later) includes a built-in two-factor authenticator that can generate verification codes for additional sign-in security. This means if a site offers 2FA, you can set up verification codes for it without downloading a third-party app.

Verification codes are backed up via iCloud , and once set up, the codes will autofill when you sign into the site using any Apple device linked to your Apple ID . This makes using 2FA on iPhone and iPad much more streamlined.

Enabling 2FA on the Account or Service

First, make sure you have the latest version of Safari (Safari 17). Once you've done that, you'll need to enable the use of a 2FA app on whichever website or service you are trying to secure. Note that if you've already enrolled an account with 2FA on a mobile app, you'll either have to unenroll from 2FA or use the current 2FA code from your mobile app.

Using Setup Keys

Once you've enabled 2FA on the account or service in question, you'll be asked to either enter a setup key on your device or scan a QR code using your device's camera. Note that you'll need to ensure that Safari's AutoFill feature is enabled (Safari ➝ Settings ➝ AutoFill) and the website's login credentials are saved in Safari for the 2FA code generator to work properly.

• Open Safari, then select Safari ➝ Settings... from the menu bar.
• Choose the Passwords tab, then either type your user password or use Touch ID to authenticate.
• Find and open the entry for the site you want to add 2FA to, then click Set Up next to "Verification Code," under Account Options.
• If the site offers a setup key, enter it in the Setup Key field. If it offers a QR code, Control-click it and choose "Set Up Verification Code". (Alternatively, you can download the QR code image and choose it using the option.)

Using Safari's Generated 2FA Code

• Open Safari and navigate to the website that requires two-factor authentication (2FA).
• Enter your username and password for the website as usual.
• When the site asks for a 2FA code, look for Safari's built-in suggestion that appears above the input field.
• Click on the 2FA code suggestion. Safari will automatically generate and fill in a 2FA code.
• Complete the login process by verifying the 2FA code, and you're done.

In future, when you come to log in to the site or service and you're prompted for a verification code, Safari will automatically display the latest code as an AutoFill option – all you need to do is click the code to enter it into the input field, and away you go.

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where is safari auto generated passwords saved?

where is safari auto generated passwords saved? and how safe are these passwords. can it be used for online bank account?. can I have access to these password if I log into my Apple ID on another Mac?

Posted on May 27, 2019 5:38 AM

Posted on May 27, 2019 7:57 AM

They're saved with all the other passwords saved in Safari. On Mac, they are in Safari menu (top-left of screen, next to apple logo) > Preferences > Passwords > enter your mac passwords to access

and how safe are these passwords. can it be used for online bank account?

These are just randomly generated passwords that are very long and complex. Pratically speaking, they're probably more safe to use than a password you create on your own - definitley safe for use with your bank.

can I have access to these password if I log into my Apple ID on another Mac?

Yup. You'll need to enable iCloud Keychain on both devices and they will stay in sync with each other (though it sounds like you might already have it enabled.)

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May 27, 2019 7:57 AM in response to Mawunyoeclipse

May 27, 2019 7:52 AM in response to Mawunyoeclipse

The passwords should be in Keychain Access, which is an application on the computer. Unless you set up iCloud Keychain syncing on another computer, you won't have access to the passwords on another computer.

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Top 5 Street Spots:

1. red square.

The Red Square is the most famous square in not just Russia, but all of Eastern Europe. The name actually doesn’t come from the color of the bricks or communism, but from the name in Russian, Krásnaya, once meaning “beautiful” before its meaning changed to “red.” This large plaza is what you see on the cover of guide books and magazines for Moscow, with St. Basil’s Cathedral being the center piece next to Lenin’s Mausoleum surrounded by the Kremlin Wall. Of course, the Red Square attracts hordes of tourist due to the main attractions, but all that activity around an interesting atmosphere does provide street photo opportunities. It’s also the central square connecting to the city’s major streets, providing a good starting point to explore outward.

You’ll also find the popular pedestrian only Nikolskaya Street connecting the Red Square to Lubyanka Square. This line of expensive shops includes plenty of activity, while also leading you to another popular square. Filled with history rivaling any city, the Red Square and surrounding areas are the heart and soul of Russia.

2. Patriarch’s Ponds

Patriarch’s Ponds is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Moscow. Despite the name being plural, there’s only one large pond, but it’s worth a visit with your camera. It’s a popular spot for locals and expats to come relax or take a stroll around the pond. You get an interesting mix of young and old too, from young love to “babushkas” feeding pigeons. It’s a very peaceful park atmosphere in one of the nicer areas within the city center, while bringing enough activity for street photography. 

The pond is shallow and in the winter becomes a popular spot for ice-skating too. The area is also well-known for the location in the famous Russian novel, The Master and Margarita. 

3. Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)

Old Arbat is the most famous pedestrian street in Moscow, and dating back to the 15th century, also one of its oldest. Originally, it was an area of trade, but soon became the most prestigious residential area in Moscow. During the 18th century, Arbat started attracting the city’s scholars and artists, including Alexander Pushkin. Cafes lined the streets and impressive homes filled the neighborhood. Since then, New Arbat street was created as a highway in the area, while Old Arbat was paved for a 1km pedestrian only walkway.

Due to the historic buildings, famous artists that lived here, and the bohemian atmosphere, Old Arbat has become a big attraction for tourists today. Now, there’s a mix of cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, street performers, street merchants and other attractions for visitors, and some locals, to come enjoy. It can get really busy here and there’s usually something interesting going on so it’s a good street to come walk with your camera for guaranteed life.

4. Gorky Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Maroseyka Street

Maroseyka Street is a popular area not too far from the Red Square. The long, winding street turns into Pokrovka and is lined with restaurants, cafes, bars and places to stay. It’s actually where I like to stay when I’m in Moscow due to its location and solid street photography opportunities itself. You have Kitay-gorod station near and if you keep walking southwest, you’ll get to the Red Square. But if you walk northwest, as it changes to Pokrovka, you can find a long street of activity for photography with its own interesting atmosphere.

6. Tverskoy Boulevard

Tverskoy Boulevard is the oldest and longest boulevard in Moscow, beginning at the end of Nikitsky Boulevard, and finishing at Pushkin Square, a spot to come for activity itself. The boulevard is made up of two avenues, with pedestrian walkways in-between. You’ll find grass, shrubbery, trees, benches and more walking it’s almost kilometer length. Many people come here to enjoy some relaxation, walk their dog, or just to use it to walk wherever they’re going. Its center location also provides a nice place to walk with your camera near plenty of other spots you’ll want to check out anyway.

Sample Street Walk:

For a full day of Street Photography, covering some of the best spots, you can follow this sample street walk for Moscow:

• Start your morning walking around the Red Square (1), while exploring the surrounding area, including Nikolskaya Street
• Then walk northwest to Patriarch’s Ponds (2) and slowly walk the pond and surrounding area with your camera
• Next, walk east to the Pushkin Monument and stroll down Tverskoy Boulevard (6)
• Once Tverskoy Boulevard (6) ends, it will turn into Nikitsky Boulevard. Follow this down until you get to the start of Old Arbat Street (3), across from Arbatskaya station
• After you’re done walking down Old Arbat Street (3) for more street photography, spend some time checking out Moscow’s beautiful metro stations
• To finish off the day with more street photography, get off the metro near Red Square (1) again, Maroseyka Street (5) or wherever you’re staying for the night.

3 Things I’ll Remember about Shooting in Moscow:

1. museum metro.

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to check out:

• Novoslobodskaya
• Mayakovskaya
• Elektrozavodskaya
• Komsomolskaya
• Ploschad Revolyutsii
• Dostoyevskaya
• Prospekt Mira

2. Moscow is Big

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own.

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

3. Cosmopolitan Mix of East meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more western cosmopolitan package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while also pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline, that continues to grow, and endless modernities, but with soviet nostalgia and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

Mixed in with this grand western cosmopolitan atmosphere, is a strong national pride in Russia. This includes their famous leader, Vladimir Putin. Maybe no other place will you see a country’s leader more often. All over, from the pricey tourist shops to the underground walkway stalls, you’ll find goods with Putin’s likeness covering them. From t-shirts to magnets to Matryoshka dolls. There’s a strong national pride that can be seen around the city, which also extends to their leader. Moscow is many things. It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet era, and a whole lot more.

What To Do For a Street Photography Break?:

Eat at a stolovaya.

Stolovayas are Russian cafeterias that became popular in the Soviet days. You grab a tray and walk down the line of freshly prepared local dishes, and select whatever you want from the chefs. They’re usually inexpensive and a much better value than restaurants, while giving you the opportunity to try from a wide selection of everyday Russian food. They’re also very tasty. I always include some borsch on my tray and go from there. The places themselves are all over Moscow and usually come with Soviet-era aesthetics to complete the experience.

Street Safety Score: 7

*As always, no place is completely safe! So when I talk about safety, I’m speaking in general comparison to other places. Always take precaution, be smart, observe your surroundings and trust your instincts anywhere you go!

Being the 2nd largest city in Europe with over 12 million people, you’re going to have your dangerous areas, but for the most part, it feels safe walking around. Russia is statistically higher in crime compared to most of Europe, but this generally doesn’t apply to tourists and visitors. Around the Red Square and surrounding city center, you should feel completely safe walking around. Pick pocketing can happen, but no more than other touristic places. I always explore Moscow freely without coming across too much to worry about. It’s a spread out city, though, so of course it matters where you are. Just use basic street smarts, know where you are and Moscow shouldn’t give you a problem. 

People’s Reaction Score: 7

Moscow is fast paced, big city life, which usually means people aren’t too concerned with you, or your camera. I don’t find people notice or pay much attention to me when I’m out taking photos in Moscow. For the most part, people just go about their day. You shouldn’t get too many looks or concern. But it can depend on the area you are in. The more you stick out, the more you might get noticed with suspicions. I’ve never had any problems in Moscow, or Russia, but just be careful who you’re taking a photo of if you get out of the city center. Other than that, it’s about average for reactions. 

Street Tips:

Learn the alphabet .

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

Use the metro

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have plenty of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

Explore other areas if you have time

Moscow is really big. While most people stay around the Red Square within the Boulevard Ring, there’s so much more to the city. I covered some other spots outside of this circle, but if you really want to see the city, you’ll need time. If you do have time, some other areas I’d check out first are Zamoskvarechye, along some of the south and western Moscow.

Inspiration:

For some more inspiration, you can look through the Street Photography of Moscow photographer Artem Zhitenev  and check out 33 of my photos taken in Moscow .

Conclusion:

Moscow’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it might bring a different atmosphere than you expect. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. It can feel like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

I hope this guide can help you start to experience some of what Moscow contains. So grab your camera and capture all that Moscow has to offer for Street Photography!

If you still have any questions about shooting in Moscow, feel free to comment below or email me!

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