Log in loop related to keychain issue

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Log in loop related to keychain issue

After upgrading high sierra my keychain started to ask my password for every application. I change the keychain password and my troubles began. After I turn my computer on I get the usual login screen where I enter my username and password but after 20-30 seconds I get another screen now with two different users asking my credentials again. I choose my initial account and enter the password and here I am sucked in a loop getting same screen every 20 seconds. enter the password wait get the same page asking login credentials. I am guessing it has something to do w keychain and if I can access utilities app and reset/disable keychain I can solve the issue.

On a related note if I choose the other user the computer works perfectly minus all my documents, desktop etc. of course. In fact typing this question in this other user account.

Posted on Feb 18, 2018 11:46 AM

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Kappy

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Feb 18, 2018 12:05 PM in response to mnkshuffle

If your Mac keeps asking for the login keychain password

Get help with iCloud Keychain - Apple Support

Repair Keychain in El Capitan or Sierra

Launch Keychain Access (located in Applications/Utilities)
Click "Show Keychains" in the lower-left corner of the window.
Select the problematic keychain from the left-hand pane.
Navigate to the "File" menu and select "Delete Keychain '(name of keychain)'"
Check all options for deletion and press "OK"
Create a new keychain by going to the "File" menu, then "New" and selecting "New Keychain"
You can now make this keychain your default if you desire by selecting it, then going to the "File" menu and selecting "Make '(name of keychain)' Default"

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