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Keychain lost most entries accumulated over years

So my keychain content got pruned tremendously and it contained password to encrypted database files. Anychance the missing items can be synced back from iCloud?


This is really severe and I think the issue is somehow it got reset. I have instead of >1000 entries now only 120 items. Please advice!

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Jan 23, 2022 3:45 PM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2022 2:36 AM

Set up iCloud on all your devices


Apps and features that use iCloud


Use iCloud Keychain to keep passwords, accounts, and more up to date with iCloud


And then there is always the trusty >>


Do you have a Rescue Plan In-Place. This comprises having 3 Backups using 2 methods and 1 Off Site incase of Theft, Loss or Natural Disasters. A Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS


For addition purposes - two Tested Bootable Clones each to separate external drives. This is insurance incase the upgrades goes sideways. At least one Tested Clone and / or Time Machine Backup should be Off - Site




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Jan 24, 2022 2:36 AM in response to Madurakdzs

Set up iCloud on all your devices


Apps and features that use iCloud


Use iCloud Keychain to keep passwords, accounts, and more up to date with iCloud


And then there is always the trusty >>


Do you have a Rescue Plan In-Place. This comprises having 3 Backups using 2 methods and 1 Off Site incase of Theft, Loss or Natural Disasters. A Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS


For addition purposes - two Tested Bootable Clones each to separate external drives. This is insurance incase the upgrades goes sideways. At least one Tested Clone and / or Time Machine Backup should be Off - Site




Keychain lost most entries accumulated over years

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