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Keychain is a mess. How do I delete and I start a new keychain?

Keychain is a mess. How do I delete and I start a new keychain, on my MacAir

Posted on Sep 29, 2020 3:45 PM

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Posted on Sep 29, 2020 4:15 PM

Depending on which version macOS Mac runs,

the 'Repair Keychain Utility' had been removed.

..Seems that happened with Sierra 10.12.x or so..


• Delete a keychain in Keychain Access on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/keychain-access/delete-a-keychain-kyca2423/mac

"In the Keychain Access app on your Mac, if keychains are hidden, choose View > Show

Keychains.. Select a keychain in the Keychains list. Choose File > Delete Keychain [keychain

name]. Click Delete References."


• Keychain Access User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/keychain-access/welcome/mac


• If your Mac keeps asking for the login keychain password - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201609


• 10 Common Keychain Problems and Solutions on macOS 10.15.x | pdf.wondershare

https://pdf.wondershare.com/macos-10-15/keychain-problems-and-solutions-on-macos-10-15.html


Good luck & happy trails!🌻|🐢

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Sep 29, 2020 4:15 PM in response to GeneralPatton4Stars

Depending on which version macOS Mac runs,

the 'Repair Keychain Utility' had been removed.

..Seems that happened with Sierra 10.12.x or so..


• Delete a keychain in Keychain Access on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/keychain-access/delete-a-keychain-kyca2423/mac

"In the Keychain Access app on your Mac, if keychains are hidden, choose View > Show

Keychains.. Select a keychain in the Keychains list. Choose File > Delete Keychain [keychain

name]. Click Delete References."


• Keychain Access User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/keychain-access/welcome/mac


• If your Mac keeps asking for the login keychain password - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201609


• 10 Common Keychain Problems and Solutions on macOS 10.15.x | pdf.wondershare

https://pdf.wondershare.com/macos-10-15/keychain-problems-and-solutions-on-macos-10-15.html


Good luck & happy trails!🌻|🐢

Keychain is a mess. How do I delete and I start a new keychain?

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