How to Transfer Passwords from Chrome to MacOS?

One common challenge faced by many individuals who use both Google Chrome and MacOS is managing their passwords across different platforms. Fortunately, transferring your saved passwords from Chrome to MacOS is a relatively straightforward process.

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Google Chrome, like many other web browsers, offers the feature to save passwords for various websites that you visit. This can be convenient as it eliminates the need to remember each password individually. However, when switching to a MacOS device, you may find yourself in a dilemma on how to access these passwords seamlessly.

Steps to Transfer Passwords from Chrome to MacOS:

1. Open Google Chrome on your MacOS device.
2. Click on 'Chrome' in the top menu bar, then select 'Preferences'.
3. Under 'People', sign in to your Google Account that contains the saved passwords you want to transfer.
4. In Chrome settings, click on 'Passwords'.
5. Next to 'Saved Passwords', click the vertical ellipsis (three dots) and select 'Export passwords'.
6. Chrome will prompt you to enter your MacOS user account password for security purposes.
7. Save the exported password file (.csv format) to a familiar location on your MacOS device.
8. Now, open the 'Keychain Access' app on your MacOS.
9. Go to 'File' > 'Import Items' and select the exported .csv file from Step 7.
10. Follow the on-screen instructions to import your passwords into the MacOS Keychain.
11. Once the import is complete, you will see all your transferred passwords stored securely on your MacOS device.

By following these steps, you can easily move your saved passwords from Google Chrome to your MacOS Keychain, ensuring a smooth transition between platforms.