Managing multiple passwords can be daunting, but macOS provides several convenient methods to store and retrieve your saved passwords. Here’s how you can find and manage your saved passwords on a Mac.
Using System Preferences
This method is available on macOS Monterey and later versions.
Step 1: Access System Preferences
- Click the Apple icon in the top left corner of your screen.
- Select System Preferences from the dropdown menu.
Step 2: Navigate to the Passwords Section
- In System Preferences, click on the Passwords icon, which looks like a key.
Step 3: Authenticate
- Enter your Mac user password or use your Apple Watch to unlock the section.
Step 4: Locate and View Your Password
- Browse through the list of passwords on the left side.
- Click on a specific password to view its details.
- To reveal the password, hover your cursor over the masked password on the right side.
Step 5: Manage Your Passwords
- To copy a password, click on it and select Copy Password.
- To edit a password, click the Edit button, make your changes, and click Save.
- To delete a password, click Edit, then select Delete Password and confirm in the window that appears.
Using Safari
If you are using an earlier version of macOS or prefer to manage passwords through Safari, here’s how you can do it.
Step 1: Open Safari
- Launch the Safari browser.
Step 2: Access Safari Preferences
- Click on Safari in the menu bar and select Preferences.
Step 3: Navigate to the Passwords Tab
- In the Preferences window, select the Passwords tab.
Step 4: Authenticate
- Enter your Mac user password or use your Apple Watch to unlock the section.
Step 5: Locate and View Your Password
- Browse through the list of passwords.
- Click on a specific password to view its details.
- To reveal the password, hover your cursor over the masked password on the right side.
Using Keychain Access
For a more traditional approach, you can use Keychain Access.
Step 1: Open Keychain Access
- Open Finder, go to Applications > Utilities, and click on Keychain Access.
Step 2: Search for Passwords
- In the search bar at the top right, type “Passwords”.
Step 3: Locate the Password
- Search through the list of passwords and double-click on the one you want to view.
Step 4: Authenticate
- Select Show Password and enter your Mac user password.
Step 5: View the Password
- The password will be visible at the bottom of the pop-up window.
Using Google Chrome
If you use Google Chrome, here’s how to view your saved passwords.
Step 1: Open Chrome Settings
- Open Google Chrome and click on the three-dot icon in the top right corner.
- Go to Settings and select Autofill > Passwords.
Step 2: Authenticate
- Scroll down to the Saved Passwords section.
- Click on the eye icon next to the password you want to view.
- Enter your Mac user password to confirm your identity.
Step 3: View and Manage Your Password
- The password will appear in the Password column.
- To hide the password again, click the eye icon once more.
- You can also copy, edit, or delete passwords using the respective options.
By following these steps, you can easily find, view, and manage your saved passwords on your Mac, ensuring your online accounts remain secure and accessible.