Why is keychain not working on my Mac?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Keychain > Advanced. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Apple ID. Click iCloud in the sidebar, then select Keychain. If you’re using macOS Mojave or earlier, click iCloud, then click Options next to Keychain.

Why does my Mac keep asking for a keychain password?

Your keychain may be locked automatically if your computer has been inactive for a period of time or your user password and keychain password are out of sync.

Why does my Mac keep saying a keychain Cannot be found?

Question: Q: macOS Sierra: A keychain cannot be found If you don’t remember your previous user password, you need to reset your default keychain. Resetting the default keychain deletes all the passwords saved in the keychain, but should allow you to sync up. Choose Keychain Access > Preferences, then click General.

How do I fix my keychain password on my Mac?

How to reset your keychain password if you don’t know the old password

  1. Start the Keychain Access app.
  2. Click “Keychain Access” in the menu bar at the top of the screen, and then click “Preferences.”
  3. Click “Reset My Default Keychain.” Your username and passwords will be cleared.
  4. Log out of your Mac and log back in.

Why does my Mac keep logging me out?

The culprit of this issue might be a corrupted system add-on like fonts and drivers, or background applications which you installed recently. Uninstall every recently added system add-on or background app in turns to see if any one of them is the bad apple which spoils the bunch.

What do I do if I don’t know my keychain password?

If you don’t remember your original password, you’ll need to delete the keychain. Deleting a keychain also deletes all the password data saved in that keychain. Access menu.

How do I find my Apple keychain password?

If you need to update your keychain password on Mac

  1. In the Keychain Access app on your Mac, choose Keychain Access > Preferences.
  2. Click Reset Default Keychains.
  3. Choose Apple menu > Log Out. When you log in again, save your current login password in a keychain.