Website Username/Passwords transfers to new Mac?

Does the Migration Assistant include safari saved passwords for frequently visited sites that you can transfer to your new Mac? Or is this only for applications and other settings?

Thanks!

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Posted on Sep 8, 2020 6:03 PM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2020 12:26 PM

Hello lojack8687,


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities! We understand that you are looking to see if iCloud transfers saved passwords. Let’s take a look and see what we can do. We're happy to help!


Migration Assistant does transfer an exact copy of your information over to your new Mac. This resource will talk about migrating your content over in detail.


How to move your content to a new Mac


You may need to sign in to your Apple ID again on your new Mac to retrieve your iCloud Keychain where your passwords are saved. This resource will help explain iCloud Keychain in more detail.


Set up iCloud Keychain


Have a great day!

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Sep 9, 2020 12:26 PM in response to lojack8687

Hello lojack8687,


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities! We understand that you are looking to see if iCloud transfers saved passwords. Let’s take a look and see what we can do. We're happy to help!


Migration Assistant does transfer an exact copy of your information over to your new Mac. This resource will talk about migrating your content over in detail.


How to move your content to a new Mac


You may need to sign in to your Apple ID again on your new Mac to retrieve your iCloud Keychain where your passwords are saved. This resource will help explain iCloud Keychain in more detail.


Set up iCloud Keychain


Have a great day!

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