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The automatic passwords created and stored in Safari for various banks are not the same. This is a real problem between my mac air and imac.

iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Mar 15, 2023 8:16 AM

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Phil0124

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Mar 15, 2023 9:43 AM in response to ronaldfromaldeby

Which one works when logging in?

Only one should work. If you created a user, and the changed the password for it, then only the current password would work.

If you have 2 users for the same website, then each user would have its own password.

If one of them does not work, then the password is not updated from the last time you changed it. You may need to turn on iCloud Keychain to have the password list sync between devices. Also, both devices need to be using the same Apple ID in System Preferences ➜ Apple ID.

Click here ➜ Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support

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Mar 15, 2023 8:32 AM in response to ronaldfromaldeby

Not the same as what?

Each website should have its own password. You shouldn't use the same password for different bank websites.

Why is it a problem exactly?

Explain your issue in as much detail as possible, and someone may be able to advise.

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Mar 15, 2023 8:38 AM in response to Phil0124

Thanks for the speedy response. Apologies, I did not make myself clear.

You are 100% correct, each bank needs its own password. But the Safari password created for a particular bank on my Macbook is different to that created by Safari for my iMac and that creates real confusion.

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Mar 15, 2023 10:06 AM in response to Phil0124

Only one user but different banks and other online services. But your last paragraph probably contains the answer. Looks like I need to check IDs and sort out icloud and syncing. Many Thanks.

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