Introduction

Many users tend to save their passwords on their devices for convenience, but when the need arises to view these passwords on a Mac, it may not be immediately obvious how to do so. In this article, we will walk you through the steps to view your saved passwords on a Mac.

Step 1: Accessing Keychain Access

The Keychain Access app on your Mac stores your saved passwords. You can access it by opening Spotlight Search (Command + Space) and typing in 'Keychain Access'.

Step 2: Locating Saved Passwords

Once Keychain Access is open, you can see a list of saved passwords under the 'Passwords' category on the left sidebar. You can double-click on any entry to view the details, including the username and password.

Step 3: Revealing Passwords

By default, your passwords are hidden for security reasons. To reveal a password, check the box next to 'Show Password' and enter your administrator password when prompted.

Step 4: Managing Passwords

Keychain Access also allows you to manage your passwords by adding, deleting, or editing entries. Make sure to keep your passwords secure and up to date.

Conclusion

Viewing saved passwords on a Mac is a simple process with the help of Keychain Access. Remember to always practice good password security habits to keep your accounts safe.