How to update a password on a Mac

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A step by step guide on updating 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 update the details for.

Step Three: Double Click

A screenshot of a MacBook desktop showing the System Settings app with the password manager open. The search has filtered down the results to a single password which we have highlighted. Double click the password you wish to edit.<br />

Double click the password you wish to update the details for.

Step Four: Update

A screenshot of a MacBook desktop showing the Password Modal. Highlighted is "create strong password" button that can be pressed to update the password to a strong password.<br />

Update the details for the password.

If you wish to update the password to a strong password, click the "Create Strong Password" button.

We also strongly recommend that you copy the old password into the notes incase anything goes wrong.

Step Five: Save

A screenshot of a MacBook desktop showing the Password Modal. Highlighted is "save" button on the bottom right which must be pressed to update the details.<br />

Once you have updated the details to your liking, press Save.

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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How to update a password on a Mac

A step by step guide on updating 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: Double Click

Step Four: Update

Step Five: Save

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