How To Find Passwords On Mac Step By Step Guide Appuals

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Apple stores all your passwords in a pre-installed app called Keychain Access. This app securely saves your passwords and keypasses, ranging from Wi-Fi networks to applications and more, while auto-filling account information when needed. Operating through iCloud, it synchronizes data across all your Apple devices. As you might expect, you can find your stored passwords in this very same application. However, similar to other password manager utilities, you need a password to view your stored passwords — indeed, it’s an added layer of security! If you are using a third-party password manager, you can easily open the app to view and edit your saved passwords. However, if you use Keychain Access or store passwords directly within your browsers, here’s how to manually locate them.

1. Via System Settings

Macs running on macOS Monterey and later versions feature a dedicated Passwords utility within the System Settings, providing direct access to Keychain Access.

2. Via Finder App

For versions older than macOS Monterey that lack direct access to Passwords via System Preferences, the Finder app serves as a great alternative method.

3. Via Safari Browser

Keychain Access will only work if you are signed into iCloud. Otherwise, you’ll need to use Safari to view your saved credentials.

4. Via Google Chrome

Many users prefer Chrome over Safari, but unfortunately, it does not work with Keychain. You’ll either need to install a browser extension to make it compatible or use the default Chrome storage for managing your saved passwords.