How to View Keychain Passwords: A Guide to Accessing Your Saved Passwords
How to View Keychain Passwords: A Guide to Accessing Your Saved Passwords
Keychain is a built-in password management system on Apple devices that securely stores your passwords. Accessing your saved passwords in Keychain can be helpful when you need to retrieve a password you've forgotten or want to review which passwords are stored.
To view Keychain passwords on macOS:
- Go to Applications → Utilities → Keychain Access.
- Enter your admin password when prompted.
- In the Keychain Access app, you can see a list of saved passwords under "Passwords" on the left-hand side.
- Double-click on a password entry to view its details, including the password itself.
On iOS devices:
- Go to Settings → Passwords & Accounts → Website & App Passwords.
- Authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.
- You can now view a list of saved passwords on your iOS device.
It's important to keep your Keychain passwords secure by using strong, unique passwords and enabling two-factor authentication where possible. Regularly reviewing and updating your saved passwords can help enhance your cybersecurity.
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