Apple Keychain is a password management system built into Mac OS X and is designed to securely store passwords and other sensitive information. Here’s how to use it:
1. Enable Keychain:
Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > iCloud, and make sure the Keychain option is checked .
2. Store passwords:
Whenever you create or change a password for a website or service, Keychain will prompt you to save it. Simply click “Allow” to store it in Keychain.
3. Retrieve passwords:
To retrieve a password, go to Apple Menu > Keychain Access, search for the relevant service, double-click it, and click the “Show Password” checkbox .
4. Create secure notes:
Keychain also allows you to create secure notes, which can be used to store sensitive information such as credit card numbers or social security numbers.
To create a note, go to Apple Menu > Keychain Access > File > New Secure Note Item.
5. Sync Keychain:
If you use multiple Macs, you can sync your Keychain data across them via iCloud.
Simply go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > iCloud, and make sure the Keychain option is checked .
Note: Keychain can also be used on iOS devices if you have signed into iCloud.
Apple Keychain is also available on iOS devices and can be used to securely store and manage passwords and other sensitive information. Here’s how to use it:
1. Enable Keychain:
Go to Settings > iCloud, and make sure the Keychain option is turned on.
2. Store passwords:
Whenever you create or change a password for a website or app, Keychain will prompt you to save it. Simply tap “Save Password” to store it in Keychain.
3. Retrieve passwords:
To retrieve a password, go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts, and tap a website or app to see its password. If you have Touch ID or Face ID enabled, you’ll be prompted to authenticate.
4. Generate strong passwords:
Keychain can also generate strong, unique passwords for you. To use this feature, go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts > Website & App Passwords, tap “AutoFill Passwords,” and then tap “Use Strong Password.”
5. Sync Keychain:
If you use multiple iOS devices, you can sync your Keychain data across them via iCloud. Simply go to Settings > iCloud, and make sure the Keychain option is turned on.
Note: To ensure the security of your Keychain data, it’s important to use a strong passcode for your device and to enable Touch ID or Face ID, if available.