How to Permanently Use Keychain With No Prompt on Safari

You can unlock or reset the Mac keychain to remove keychain prompts in Safari.

The keychain in Mac OS is a utility that securely stores your passwords for programs and websites. Application and website passwords are stored in the Login keychain, which is normally kept unlocked to allow passwords to be added or accessed without a prompt. If the Login keychain is locked or out of sync with your account password, you are prompted every time an application like Safari accesses the keychain. You can unlock the Login keychain or reset it to remove the prompts.

Instructions

1. Open the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on the Dock, or open a new Finder window, click "Applications," then click the triangle next to the Utilities folder to expand it. Click "Keychain Access."

2. Highlight the Login keychain in the keychain list. Click the "Lock" icon above the list if it is closed and enter the password in the pop-up box. Click "OK."

3. Click "Keychain Access," then "Preferences." Click the "General" tab in the Preferences window and click "Reset My Default Keychain." Enter your login password, then click "OK." Click "OK" to create a new default keychain.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have problems with the keychain, you can also run the Keychain First Aid utility. Click "Keychain Access," then "Keychain First Aid." Type your username and password, then click "Repair" and "Start."

References

• Indiana University; In Mac OS X, What Is the Keychain and How do I Use It?; March 2011
• Apple; Using Keychains With MobileMe, Troubleshooting Keychain Issues; Nov. 2010
• Apple; Resetting You Keychain in Mac OS X; Dec. 2009
• Apple: Solving Problems With Keychains

Resources

• Apple: Mac