How To: Reducing Keychain Access Prompts

If your Mac repeatedly asks for your password, it may be due to incorrect settings in your Keychain. This guide shows you how to adjust those settings to reduce prompts.

Prerequisites:

• Ensure you know your current login password.

Steps

1. Open Spotlight Search
   • Click the magnifying glass in the menu bar or press Command + Spacebar.
   • Type Keychain and select Keychain Access.
     
2. Select Keychain Access
   • When prompted, choose Keychain Access (not Passwords).
     
3. Change Login Keychain Settings
   • In the left sidebar, find login.
   • Right-click login and select Change Settings for Keychain "login".
     

4. Update Settings

   • In the settings window, uncheck both options:
   • Lock after X minutes of inactivity
   • Lock when sleeping

   

5. Confirm Changes
   • Close the window. Your Mac should now prompt for your password less frequently.

Troubleshooting

• Restart your Mac.
• If issues persist, contact KPSOM IT.

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