What Is the Keychain Password on a Mac?

Ever get a prompt on your Mac about your keychain password? You might have encountered it in the Keychain Access or iCloud Keychain apps, but this prompt comes up elsewhere too. What exactly is your Mac asking for when it wants your keychain password? Can this password be changed? What happens if you forget it?
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How to Delete Passwords From Keychain Access on macOS

Apple's macOS Keychain allows you to keep your passwords safe on your Mac. Keychain—which resembles a security database—saves your login data on your system for easy access later. Although it works quite well, Keychain can occasionally give you problems that may require you to delete a password or the entire Keychain from your system. Introducing
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5 Common Keychain Problems on Mac and How to Fix Them

Having trouble with Keychain Access, the stock password management app on your Mac? You’re not alone. A few login keychain problems are actually quite common. In this article, we explore five of the most persistent Mac Keychain issues and their most viable solutions. 1. macOS Keeps Asking for Login Keychain Password You might encounter this
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Should You Use iCloud Keychain to Sync Passwords on Mac & iOS?

Most people now realize the importance of password managers and two-factor authentication, and even those who don’t are easily won over once they grasp the idea. A password manager can help simplify and secure your digital life by storing your login credentials, and generating secure unique passwords which don’t lead to a “house of cards” effect if one
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