An information processing apparatus provided with a communication unit can communicate with an external apparatus that provides a predetermined function. The information processing apparatus performs: controlling a screen that is displayed on a display unit; transmitting a request signal for requesting the external apparatus for authentication information; and requesting use of the predetermined function provided by the external apparatus. When the request signal is received by the external apparatus, the external apparatus transitions to a state for accepting a predetermined operation. The information processing apparatus requests for use of the predetermined function based on receiving the authentication information that is output when the predetermined operation is accepted by the external apparatus, while a password input screen corresponding to the predetermined function of the external apparatus is not displayed on the display unit.