How to create a strong password on a Mac

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A step by step guide on creating a password on 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: Select New Password

A screenshot of a MacBook desktop showing the System Settings app with the password manager open. Highlighted on the top right is the "New Password" menu option that appears if you click the "+" button.

Select the dropdown next to the + on the top right and in the menu that appears select New Password.

Step Three: Create the New Password

A screenshot of a MacBook desktop showing the Add a Password Modal. Highlighted is website, user name and password fields that need to be filled in.

Enter the details for the website, user name and password.

If you wish to create a strong password, click the Create Strong Password button below the password field.

A screenshot of a MacBook desktop showing the Add a Password Modal. Highlighted is "create a strong password" button and the strong password that has been created when we pressed the "create a strong password button."

Step Four: Click Add Password

A screenshot of a MacBook desktop showing the Add a Password Modal. The website, user name and password fields have been filled in and we have highlighted the "Add a Password" button on the bottom right. Click this button.

Once the details look good, click the Add a Password button.

That's it! You have created a new password within the Apple Password Manager.

Looking to learn more about passwords and the Apple ecosystem ?

Search our blog to find educational content on the Apple ecosystem or consult our password guide using the links below.

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