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I need to reset my keychain password and do not know how, can you help?

I need to reset my keychain password and do not know how, can you help?

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.12

Posted on Jan 9, 2020 6:46 PM

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Posted on Jan 9, 2020 7:11 PM

There’s no reset function.

Create a new Keychain.

The contents of the old keychain are encrypted, and are not recoverable.

Access to the original contents will only be accessible with the original password.

Details on password prompting and on creating a new keychain:

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

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Jan 9, 2020 7:11 PM in response to Dolaen99

There’s no reset function.

Create a new Keychain.

The contents of the old keychain are encrypted, and are not recoverable.

Access to the original contents will only be accessible with the original password.

Details on password prompting and on creating a new keychain:

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

I need to reset my keychain password and do not know how, can you help?

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