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Apple uses the Triple Digital Encryption Security standard (3DES) to secure the keychain. You’ve changed the login keychain’s password and, regrettably, forgotten the new password. If you enable the second option, keychain will be locked when Mac goes to sleep (when you close MacBook’s lid, for example). If an application needs access to keychain after that limit has expired, you’ll be prompted for login keychain password. If you choose the first option and configure it to read something like 5 minutes, keychain will lock if it hasn’t been accessed in the last five minutes. Click Save to implement the selected options.

Choose one of two options to lock your keychian:ĥ.

In the drop-down menu choose Change settings for Keychain login.

You can add a level of security that auto-locks keychain.

Enter current password (the one you now use for user account).

Then select Change Password for Keychain login.

So you can simply enter the password you use with the account to uncover a keychain item’s secrets.

The password will be displayed on the right side of this window.īy default, the login password used for the account is additionally assigned to the login keychain, where new passwords are stored by default.

Open Preferences pane, Safari > Preferences.

If you have any issues following or understanding any of the above procedures please call the IT+I Service Desk at 20 or send us an email at we will be happy to assist you.Double-click a keychain item to locate the Show Password option.Īlso, there is a possibility to recover forgotten passwords from websites in Safari:

If you do not enter it, it takes you to the System-wide key chains, which should not be altered.

Note: The tilde (~) is important, as it is a shortcut for a longer path. If you see similar keychain prompts as below, after resetting your WCSU User Account password, keep pressing the ESC (escape) button until the prompts stop and your are back to your desktop.ī) From the Finder, click on the ‘ Go‘ Menu, and then click ‘Go to Folder‘.Ĭ) Type the following : ~/Library/Keychainsĭ) Select all files, right-click on them and then select ‘ Move to trash‘.Į) Restart your computer, and log in with your most current credentialsį) If you use the Outlook app on your computer, open it and enter in your password again when prompted. If Keychain Prompts are blocking access to your computer please follow the steps below:Ī) Save and close all open documents and programs. Disclaimer: This guide only pertains to faculty/staff members with Mac computers that were issued by IT&I I – Keychain Prompts