Hi, I don't want to use Password app. I just don't want anyone to access my bank account if they were able to access my laptop should it be lost. But following upgrading to Tahoe (I think) I cannot access my bank account without saving my password. Effectively I can't bank online at the moment. I'm hoping someone can explain how to by pass this. Many thanks,
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 26.0
You need not save your password, but it doesn’t hurt to do so. Or, use a passkey instead. The passwords app can only be opened by authenticating so even if you lost your device, and someone somehow guesses your passcode to open your Mac, they would need to authenticate with your account credentials or TouchID. Learn more at Use the Passwords app to create, manage, and share passwords and passkeys across Apple devices - Apple Support
The Passwords app is part of macOS, but you do not need to use it. Just ignore the prompts save your passwords. If you’ve already saved them, open Applications > Passwords and delete the entries.
Having said that, the Passkeys (biometric logins) you can create for some accounts are currently the most secure method for account access.
Thank you. Since I’ve posted I’ve had a tootle around and can see how to do this and found the ‘not now’. Very helpful Thanks too for the biometrics advice. Thanks for taking the time to reply, much appreciated.
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