Why does my Mac keep asking for passwords for saved passwords?

my mac keeps asking for a fingerprint or password to access my saved passwords. I want to turn this off.

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iMac 24″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Mar 16, 2025 09:35 AM

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Zurarczurx

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Mar 16, 2025 09:39 AM in response to LittleRedRooster

You can't. It would be pointless and very insecure. Why would you even consider compromising your security like this?

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