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I get an automatic passwords when login to an account and with most of them I can delete the auto password and enter my real password for that section. However, the last one (password) will not let me change it - any ideas?

I get an automatic passwords when login to an account and with most of them I can delete the auto password and enter my real password for that section. However, the last one (password) will not let me change it - any ideas?

iMac Pro

Posted on Aug 19, 2020 11:26 AM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2020 11:32 AM

It sounds like you're "fighting" w/ Apple Keychain.


(Not really an "issue" ... just my attempt at being descriptive)


It works well one you have it tuned-up but there is a bit of a learning curve.


Recommend starting from here:


https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-keychains-to-store-passwords-mchlf375f392/mac

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Aug 19, 2020 11:32 AM in response to submarinecdr

It sounds like you're "fighting" w/ Apple Keychain.


(Not really an "issue" ... just my attempt at being descriptive)


It works well one you have it tuned-up but there is a bit of a learning curve.


Recommend starting from here:


https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-keychains-to-store-passwords-mchlf375f392/mac

I get an automatic passwords when login to an account and with most of them I can delete the auto password and enter my real password for that section. However, the last one (password) will not let me change it - any ideas?

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