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How to view password change history on Mac

In macOS Tahoe, Apple introduced a new feature for the Passwords section that allows you to recover old passwords. Overwriting or changing passwords is a common occurrence. The password change history feature on a Mac lets you know what the password was changed to and what the new password is. Below is a guide on how to view your password change history on a Mac.

 

How to view password change history on Mac

Step 1:

First, access the Passwords app on your Mac, then click the View History option at the bottom of the interface to view your account password history.

Step 2:

In the View History section, for any account passwords that have been changed, click the Password Changed option next to them to view the change history.

 

Step 3:

The password change history list shows details of the number of changes and the time of each change. Click on a password change to view more detailed information.

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Lesley Montoya
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Update 27 January 2026