Unlocking Sequoia's Passwords on a Mac

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Unlocking Sequoia's Passwords on a Mac

I recently upgraded to Sequoia and iOS 18.01. The Passwords app works beautifully on my mobile devices, but on my Mac mini it doesn't work at all. For example, when I try to change a password, no new password is suggested. I click on Passwords, and the app says it's locked. I click "unlock" but it still won't work. It immediately locks again. I see no mention of this problem here in the Community, but if I look on line, many people seem to be having the same experience. Any advice would be welcome. I'm wasting too much time on this! Thanks.

Mac mini, macOS 15.0

Posted on Nov 13, 2024 8:53 AM

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Answer 1

Owl-53

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Nov 15, 2024 7:24 AM in response to Centime

As mentioned by previous contributor

The Password used when the computer is first started is required to UnLock the Password Application

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Answer 2

Owl-53

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Nov 15, 2024 7:50 AM in response to Centime

If Setup properly in Safari.

When required, a password for a WebSite should auto fill

Not requiring the UnLocking of Password app, at all

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Answer 3

Owl-53

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Nov 15, 2024 7:18 AM in response to Centime

Change the password for a website or app on Mac

" If the website or app allows you to use a passkey or to upgrade to Sign in with Apple, you can take advantage of the security and convenience of those features.

If you aren’t given the upgrade option when you change your password, many accounts allow your Mac to automatically create a strong password that you don’t have to remember. "

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Centime Author

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Nov 24, 2024 3:14 PM in response to Centime

I've read every post and help file. Passwords still will not autofill in Sequoia. It works fine in iOS. This is causing me to waste a huge amount of time logging in to sites. When will there be a fix, Apple?

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Answer 5

AlWeir

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Nov 15, 2024 7:12 AM in response to Centime

The app is looking for your password that you unlock your Mac with or when setting preferences in System Settings.

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Answer 6

Centime Author

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Nov 15, 2024 7:34 AM in response to AlWeir

I understand that. The problem is that I have to unlock Passwords repeatedly. Shouldn’t it stay open? Thanks!

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