How to copy password details on a Mac

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A step by step guide on copying a user name or password in the Apple password manager on a Mac.

Step One: Access the Password Manager

A screenshot of a MacBook desktop showing the System Settings app with the passwords option selected. The password has been successfully entered and the passwords are now visible and selectable.

Open the System Settings App, select Passwords and enter your password.

Step Two: Search for the App or Website

A screenshot of a MacBook desktop showing the System Settings app with the password manager open. Highlighted at the top in the center is the search field.

Using the search bar, search for the website domain or app that you are looking to copy the details for.

Step Three: Copy

A screenshot of a MacBook desktop showing the System Settings app with the password manager open. The passwords have been filtered for "example" which produced a single result. Highlighted is how if you right click on the password you can copy the user name, password or website.

Right click on the password and select copy username, copy password or copy website.

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How to copy password details on a Mac

A step by step guide on copying a user name or password in the Apple password manager on a Mac.

Step One: Access the Password Manager

Step Two: Search for the App or Website

Step Three: Copy

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