TL;DR
To find saved passwords on your Mac:
- Open the Apple Menu and go to System Settings.
- Click Passwords in the left sidebar.
- Enter your admin password to verify.
- View saved accounts, and click the small i next to any account to reveal its password.
Tried and Tested ✅: The methods and steps mentioned in this article have been tried and tested firsthand by Ojash Yadav on his MacBook Pro M3 and rechecked for errors on Hashir’s MacBook Air M2.
Many people don’t realize their Mac can securely store and manage passwords. Instead of resetting or searching for them, you can easily find saved passwords with a few quick steps. In this post, I will show you simple ways to access your passwords on a Mac.
How to Find Saved Passwords on Your Mac
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Below, I’ve shared the methods I personally use to find saved passwords on your Mac.
1. Via System Settings
Follow these steps to find saved passwords on your Mac via the System Settings:
- Navigate to the Apple Menu and click System Settings.
- Click Passwords in the left sidebar.
- Once you’re in the Passwords section, you’ll be prompted to enter your admin password for security verification.
- After authenticating, you’ll see a list of accounts with saved passwords.
- To reveal a specific password, click the small i next to the account title in the list.
- A new window will appear with the password hidden. Hover your mouse over the password to reveal it.
- If you want to copy the password, click the password and select Copy Password.
- If you want to modify the saved credentials, click the Edit button.
- At this point, you can edit both the Username and Password information.
Making changes here won’t update your password on the respective website.
- If you need to change your password on the actual website, click the Change Password on Website button.
- You can also delete the password by clicking the Delete Password button.
Remember: Modifying or deleting saved passwords this way doesn’t affect the accounts directly. You must go through each account’s change-password process. Always update your passwords on the respective websites when necessary.
2. Via Keychain Access
Follow these steps to find saved passwords on your Mac using Keychain Access:
- Open the Spotlight Search by pressing Command ⌘ + Space and type in Keychain Access.
- Open the Keychain Access application.
- In the left sidebar, click the login category under Default Keychains.
- On the right side, click the Passwords category.
- You’ll see a list of saved credentials. Double-click the one you’re interested in.
- A small window will open with details about the entry you selected.
- Check the box next to Show Password at the bottom of the window.
- You’ll be prompted to enter your “login” keychain password to reveal the stored password. Enter the password and click Allow.
Did You Know? Your Mac’s Keychain Access doesn’t just store passwords—it also holds secure notes, Wi-Fi passwords, and certificates. You can even use it to store private keys for encrypted communication!
3. Via Web Browser Settings
Easily find and manage your saved passwords through built-in password managers in Safari, Chrome, or Firefox.
a. Safari
Follow these steps to find saved passwords on your Mac via Safari:
- Open Safari on your Mac.
- Click Safari in the menu bar and go to Settings.
- Navigate to the Passwords tab.
- Use Touch ID or enter your Mac’s password to authenticate.
- You will see a list of saved passwords for various websites. Click any entry to view the password.
- If the password is hidden, hover your mouse over it to reveal it.
b. Google Chrome
Here’s how you can find saved passwords on your Mac using Google Chrome:
- Open Chrome on your Mac.
- Click the three vertical dots at the top-right corner to open the menu and go to Settings.
- Select Autofill and passwords in the left sidebar.
- Click Google Password Manager.
- It will open a new tab where you’ll see a list of saved passwords.
- Click the eye icon next to the password you want to reveal. You may be asked to enter your Mac’s password for security.
c. Firefox
You can find saved passwords on your Mac via Firefox following these steps:
- Open Firefox on your Mac.
- Click the three horizontal lines at the top-right corner and choose Settings.
- Click Privacy & Security in the left sidebar.
- Scroll down to Logins and Passwords and click Saved Logins.
- A new tab will open where you’ll see a list of saved passwords. Click the Show Passwords button to reveal them.
Never Forget a Saved Password on Your Mac
Managing passwords can often feel challenging, but macOS offers a variety of secure and user-friendly methods to help you keep track of your credentials. Here are some more tips to protect your privacy on Mac:
- Use FileVault to encrypt your Mac’s drive and protect data from unauthorized access.
- Block suspicious websites on Safari, Chrome, and Firefox to safeguard your data.
- You can protect sensitive data on your Mac by simply password-protecting a folder on your Mac.
