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How do I clear my Mac keychain?
Delete a keychain
- In the Keychain Access app on your Mac, if your keychains aren’t visible, choose Window > Keychain Access.
- Select a keychain in the Keychains list.
- Choose File > Delete Keychain [keychain name].
- Click Delete References.
How do I reset my Apple keychain password?
How to reset your keychain password if you don’t know the old password
- Start the Keychain Access app.
- Click “Keychain Access” in the menu bar at the top of the screen, and then click “Preferences.”
- Click “Reset My Default Keychain.” Your username and passwords will be cleared.
- Log out of your Mac and log back in.
Is there a way to Reset my Mac keychain?
It’s recommended that you manually reset your keychain only when advised to by Apple Support. Resetting default keychains requires you to log out and log back in to your Mac to complete the process. In the Keychain Access app on your Mac, choose Keychain Access > Preferences.
What does a keychain do on a Mac?
macOS uses keychains to help you keep track of and protect the passwords, account numbers, and other confidential information you use every day on your Mac computers and iOS and iPadOS devices. You can use the Keychain Access app on your Mac to view and manage your keychains.
Is there a way to reset the default keychain?
Resetting the default keychain deletes all the passwords saved in the keychain, but lets you sync your login password and the password stored in the keychain. To do this, change your password in Users & Groups preferences, and the keychain password is automatically changed to match it.
How to reset a password on a Mac?
1 In the Keychain Access app on your Mac, choose Keychain Access > Preferences. 2 Click Reset Default Keychains. 3 In the Finder on your Mac, choose Apple menu > Log Out. When you log in again, save your current login password in a keychain.