How to Find Saved Passwords on Your Mac

If you use Safari and iCloud Keychain, your Mac has likely generated and saved hundreds of complex passwords for you automatically. But what happens when you need to log into a website using a completely different device, like a Windows PC or a smart TV, and you need to actually type the password out manually?

You can easily view every single password saved to your Apple ID directly on your Mac, but the exact location of these passwords has changed significantly depending on which version of macOS you are running.

Here is how to find and reveal your saved passwords, whether you are on an older operating system or the newest macOS Sequoia.

Method 1: The Dedicated “Passwords” App (macOS Sequoia)

For over a decade, Apple buried password management deep inside system settings. However, starting with macOS Sequoia (released in late 2024), Apple finally created a standalone app specifically for this purpose.

1. Open Spotlight Search by pressing Command + Space.
2. Type Passwords and hit Enter to open the new Passwords app (it has an icon of a silver key on a grey background).
3. Authenticate yourself using Touch ID or your Mac’s login password.
4. You will see a clean interface categorized by All Passwords, Passkeys, Wi-Fi, and Security Warnings. Click All Passwords.
5. Search for the website you need.
6. Click on the website entry. To reveal the hidden password, simply hover your mouse cursor over the dots, or click the dots to copy the password to your clipboard.

Method 2: Via System Settings (macOS Sonoma and Ventura)

If you are running macOS Sonoma, Ventura, or Monterey, you will not find a dedicated app in your Applications folder. Instead, password management is handled within your core System Settings.

1. Click the Apple Logo in the top left corner of your screen.
2. Select System Settings (or System Preferences).
3. Scroll down the left-hand sidebar and click on Passwords (it features a key icon).
4. Enter your Mac’s administrator password or use Touch ID to unlock the screen.
5. Use the search bar at the top to find your specific website or app.
6. Click the small “i” (info) circle button next to the website name.
7. You will see the password hidden as dots. Hover your cursor over the dots to reveal the text.

Method 3: Via Safari Browser (All Versions)

If you do not want to dig through System Settings, you can bypass the OS menu entirely and view your credentials directly through Safari.

1. Open the Safari browser.
2. Click the word Safari in the top menu bar next to the Apple logo.
3. Select Settings (or Preferences).
4. Click the Passwords tab in the new window that appears.
5. Authenticate with Touch ID or your password to unlock the vault.
6. Select any website from the list on the left to view the username and hidden password on the right.

Method 4: The Legacy Tool (Keychain Access)

If you are looking for advanced network credentials, encrypted secure notes, or highly specific software certificates that do not show up in the standard Passwords menu, you must use Apple’s legacy developer tool, Keychain Access.

1. Open a new Finder window and navigate to Applications > Utilities.
2. Open the Keychain Access app.
3. Search for your target website or software in the top right search bar.
4. Double-click the search result.
5. A small popup window will appear. Check the box at the bottom that says Show password.
6. You will be prompted to enter your Mac login password one final time before the text is revealed.