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Keychain

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Also known as: iCloud Keychain, password keychain

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

Keychain is Apple’s built-in vault for passwords, passkeys, and some certificates, syncing across devices when iCloud Keychain is on.

Real-World Example

Saving a new website password in Safari stores it in Keychain for iPhone and Mac.

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