Iceclown
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Q: How do I find out my login keychain password?

I keep getting a notice when in Mail that reads:  MAIL WANTS TO USE THE 'LOGIN" KEYCHAIN.  And I need to type in a PASSWORD, which I don't remember.  Does anyone know a way of finding out what that password was?   Thank you.

Iceclown

iPhoto '08, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jan 25, 2014 12:42 PM

by Lyssa,Solvedanswer
Lyssa Lyssa
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A:

It shouldn't throw anything out of wack if you follow the steps - it won't change the passwords in the keychain, just the one used to access it.

 

Any saved passwords in it will remain unaffected.

 

The other option would be to create a new user account, migrate your documents & other data to the new account, and start from scratch. That can be a bit time-consuming, so try resetting the keychain first.

 

~Lyssa

Posted on Jan 26, 2014 9:17 AM

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Q: How do I find out my login keychain password?

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  • by Lyssa,Helpful

    Lyssa Lyssa Jan 25, 2014 2:59 PM in response to Iceclown
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    Jan 25, 2014 2:59 PM in response to Iceclown

    Have you tried the password you use to log in to the computer/for your user account? If memory serves, Keychain uses that same password.

     

    ~Lyssa

  • by Iceclown,

    Iceclown Iceclown Jan 25, 2014 3:16 PM in response to Lyssa
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    Jan 25, 2014 3:16 PM in response to Lyssa

    Thank you for responding, Lyssa.  Unfortunately I don't remember the password I used to log in.  Do you happen to know a way I can locate that?  Or perhaps change it?  I'm using an older Macpro with OS 10.5.8.

     

    Any help would be sincerely appreciated.  I've spent hours on this.

  • by Lyssa,Helpful

    Lyssa Lyssa Jan 25, 2014 3:32 PM in response to Iceclown
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    Jan 25, 2014 3:32 PM in response to Iceclown

    Hmmm, resetting the password for the user account doesn't change the one used for Keychain Access - I've tried that myself & ended up with one password to log in and another for the Keychain.

     

    Perhaps this Apple article will be of assistance?

     

    Resetting Your Keycahin in OS X

     

    ~Lyssa

  • by Iceclown,

    Iceclown Iceclown Jan 26, 2014 9:11 AM in response to Lyssa
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    Jan 26, 2014 9:11 AM in response to Lyssa

    Thank you again.  I don't even know what the Keychain or it's password is and I'm a little afraid to change it because if I do and there are other passwords connected to it, I'll be throwing the entire system out of wack. I've tried every old password I can think of.

  • by Lyssa,Solvedanswer

    Lyssa Lyssa Jan 26, 2014 9:17 AM in response to Iceclown
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    Jan 26, 2014 9:17 AM in response to Iceclown

    It shouldn't throw anything out of wack if you follow the steps - it won't change the passwords in the keychain, just the one used to access it.

     

    Any saved passwords in it will remain unaffected.

     

    The other option would be to create a new user account, migrate your documents & other data to the new account, and start from scratch. That can be a bit time-consuming, so try resetting the keychain first.

     

    ~Lyssa

  • by Iceclown,

    Iceclown Iceclown Jan 27, 2014 10:26 AM in response to Lyssa
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    Jan 27, 2014 10:26 AM in response to Lyssa

    Hi Lyssa,

    I believe this actually did solve the issue.  Not sure yet, but it seems to be working properly.  Thanks so much.

  • by Lyssa,

    Lyssa Lyssa Jan 27, 2014 3:05 PM in response to Iceclown
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    Jan 27, 2014 3:05 PM in response to Iceclown

    Good to hear!

     

    Hopefully you have no other issues

     

    ~Lyssa