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How do you transfer Safari passwords to a new iMac?

I am migrating from an older to newer iMac and it does not seem to have imported/migrated all the Safari Passwords as part of the file migration process. How do I do that before blowing away the old iMac?

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Jun 28, 2021 2:07 PM

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Posted on Jun 28, 2021 2:48 PM

McCarthy Forester wrote:

Yes, I used the migration assistant, however it seems I had neglected to set up the new iMac System Preferences: Apple ID sufficiently to share the passwords. After adjustment, it seems to be sharing just fine now. Thanks.



Good computing McCarthy Forester !

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Jun 28, 2021 2:48 PM in response to McCarthy Forester

McCarthy Forester wrote:

Yes, I used the migration assistant, however it seems I had neglected to set up the new iMac System Preferences: Apple ID sufficiently to share the passwords. After adjustment, it seems to be sharing just fine now. Thanks.



Good computing McCarthy Forester !

Jun 28, 2021 2:13 PM in response to McCarthy Forester

McCarthy Forester wrote:

I am migrating from an older to newer iMac and it does not seem to have imported/migrated all the Safari Passwords as part of the file migration process. How do I do that before blowing away the old iMac?



The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749


If that opportunity has past, the second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350


How do you transfer Safari passwords to a new iMac?

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