How to use a password or a passkey on a Mac

A guide on using a password or passkey in the Apple password manager on a Mac in Safari.

Oscar de la Hera Gomez
Written by Oscar de la Hera Gomez
First published on 01/01/2024 at 17:01
Last Updated on 01/02/2024 at 09:41
<p>A flower that represents Apple with the text "Use a Password or Passkey" beneath it.</p>

A guide on using a password or passkey in the Apple password manager on a Mac in Safari.

SubscribeApple Passwords and Passkeys Guide

The following guide shows you the three ways that you can use Passwords and Passkeys on a Mac in Safari.

Apple Sign-In

<p>A screenshot of Apple.com showing the Apple Sign in modal that appears if you try to sign in. To make this work, use the biometric sensor on the Mac.</p>

To login using Apple Sign-in, use your biometric sensor on your Mac.

Passwords

<p>A screenshot of the delasign CMS login that demonstrates that if you click a username and password field in Safari, the option to used a password saved will appear. Use your biometric sensor to activate the login.</p>

Navigate to the website, select the username field and use your biometric sensor to activate the login.

Passkeys

<p>A screenshot of AppStoreConnect showing that if we press the email field we can use a passkey from the Apple password manager. Use the biometric sensor to activate it.</p>

Navigate to the website, select the username field and use your biometric sensor to activate the login.

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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