Assuming you have a Mac with macOS 10.13 or later:
- Open the Safari browser and click on Preferences in the Safari menu.
- In the General tab, look for the Passwords section.
- Click the checkbox next to Show passwords for selected websites.
- Select the website for which you want to view the password and click Edit.
- Your password will now be visible in the Password field.
How can I see my saved passwords on my Mac?
- To see your saved passwords on your Mac, open the Safari browser and go to Preferences.
- In the preferences window, click on the Passwords tab.
- Here you will see a list of all the websites for which you have saved passwords.
- To view a password, click on the website and then click on the Show Password button.
How do I find out what my password is for a specific website?
If you have forgotten your password for a specific website, you can go to that website and try to login with your username. If you have forgotten your password, most websites will have a link that says “Forgot your password?” Click on this link and follow the instructions to reset your password.
Why can’t I see my passwords in the Keychain Access app?
The Keychain Access app stores a lot of different types of information, not just passwords.
- To see only your passwords, open the Keychain Access app and click on the show item info button in the toolbar.
- This will show you additional information about each item in the keychain, including the password.
How do I change or delete a saved password on my Mac?
- To change a saved password on your Mac, open the Safari browser and go to Preferences.
- In the preferences window, click on the Passwords tab.
- Here you will see a list of all the websites for which you have saved passwords.
- To change a password, click on the website and then click on the Change Password button.
- To delete a password, click on the website and then click on the Delete button.
What’s the difference between “Show Passwords” and “Allow Users to Show Passwords for Selected Sites”?
The “Show Passwords” preference in Safari allows you to always see the passwords for websites that you have visited before. The “Allow Users to Show Passwords for Selected Sites” preference allows other users of your computer to see the passwords for websites that you have visited before, if they know your user account password.
Is it safe to show passwords in the Safari browser?
Yes, it is safe to show passwords in the Safari browser as long as you are using a secure computer that is not accessible by anyone else. When showing passwords in Safari, they are only visible temporarily while you are viewing them. They are not stored anywhere on your computer.
How do I prevent Safari from asking me to save my passwords?
If you do not want Safari to ask you to save your passwords, you can go to Preferences and uncheck the box next to “Names and Passwords.”