Creating a keychain

A keychain is an encrypted file that holds your entries. To create one, click "Create New Keychain" on the "Get started" screen, the "+" button below the keychain list, or choose "File" → "New Keychain…" (⇧⌘N) in the menu bar. The menu item is only available while no keychain is open.

1. Enter a name for the keychain. Some characters and names are not allowed (for example /, : or a name starting with a dot); the Password Manager tells you right away.
2. Enter a master password in the "Password" field and enter it again under "Repeat Password". The bar below the field rates its strength from "Very Weak" to "Very Strong".
3. Confirm with the button at the bottom right or the Return key.

The keychain is created and opened. If your Mac has Touch ID, the Password Manager then asks whether to unlock this keychain with Touch ID from now on; choose "Unlock with Touch ID" or "Not now". You can change this later; see Opening and locking a keychain.

Tip: To have a strong master password created, choose "Entries" → "Create Password…" in the menu bar before creating the keychain, copy the password and paste it into both fields.

Note: Only you know the master password, and it is always required to access the contents of the keychain. Make sure you remember it and keep it in a safe place. If the master password is lost, there is no way to recover it, and we cannot reset it for you!

The free version includes one keychain. For more keychains you need Premium.