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- The keychain services API helps you solve this problem by giving your app a mechanism to store small bits of user data in an encrypted database called a keychain. When you securely remember the password for them, you free the user to choose a complicated one. The keychain is not limited to passwords, as shown in Figure 1.
- To reset your keychain in Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.5, and Mac OS X 10.6: Open Keychain Access. Located under the Utilities folder within the Applications folder. From the Keychain drop-down menu, choose Preferences. Click General, then click Reset My Default Keychain. Enter with your account login password and then click the OK button.
An essential Mac OS X Keychain guide Troubleshooting and advanced Keychain Access tips Has your Mac suddenly started asking you for account and Wi-Fi passwords it never used to require? The latest version of Keychain Access is unknown on Mac Informer. It is a perfect match for Personal Security in the Security category. The app is developed by Apple Inc. And its user rating is 4 out of 5. Chris Breen provides tips and tricks for getting the most from OS X's Keychain Access. Ever since Mac OS 8.6, the Mac has managed passwords with Keychain, Apple’s password.
Most Appstate computers use Active Directory which allows you to login with your ASU credentials. After you change your password at password.appstate.edu, follow the directions in the guides below for steps to sync your Mac with Active Directory so it will use your newly created password.
Update your Mac Password On-Campus:
1. Once you have changed your password through the Password Manager, and you are on campus, logout of your Mac and you should see the login screen.
Note: Make sure you are either connected to a wired connection or you see the WiFi (asu) drop down as shown in the window below while you are on campus.
2. Type in your ASU username and the new password that you just created. Hit “Enter” or click on the grey arrow to login.
3. Since this is the first time you are using your new password on this machine, you may be prompted with a keychain popup. You have three options to choose from. Click “Update Keychain Password” from the options and a new box will come up.
Note: Keychain is Apple's password manager in Mac OS X. A Keychain can contain various types of passwords (websites, network shares, wireless networks, and printers).
4. In the password field that comes up, you will need to enter your old/previous ASU password (this is the password you used just before you changed your password). Once you enter the old password, click “OK”.
5. Entering your old password will unlock the keychain so it can update to your new password. This will only happen the first time you login to your Mac after changing your ASU password. At this stage, you should be logged in and your Mac has updated to use your new password.
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