How to delete a password or passkey on a Mac

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A step by step guide on deleting a password or passkey 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 delete the passkey or password for.

Step Three: Delete

A screenshot of a MacBook desktop showing the System Settings app with the password manager open. The search bar has filtered out the results to a single password or passkey. If you right click on the password or passkey a menu appears that allows you to delete it by clicking the "Delete" menu option.

Right click the password or passkey and select delete from the menu that appears.

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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