Accessing password list

[celebrateoften]

I have two iMAcs. I'm in the process of setting up the second one. I want the second one to use a particular password that already exists on and is accessed by a bookmark on the other, older one (I plan to create the same bookmark on the second one). I've forgotten that password. How do I/can I access the list of my past and current paswords for the older iMac?

 

[MacInWin]

Passwords for what? Safari? Website? Application? Bank? What?

 

[Rod]

I'm going to assume you have the current macOS (Operating System) because you didn't mention it.
In macOS Catalina 10.15.7 you need go to; Safari Preferences > Passwords Tab > Enter your Admin Password > You will see a list of all your stored passwords > scroll down to the appropriate web site/ user name or use the search box > Click on the line and the password will be revealed.

 

[celebrateoften]

Thanks for such a fast response.

I forgot to say that I use Firefox. It seems to have a similar function to what you describe for Safari, but it sounds as though only mobiles etc are supported, not desktops. I'm hoping that I simply haven't found what I need though.

Yes, I do use Catalina -- upgraded fr Mohave a week or two ago (and shall post w some questions later re side effects fr that), so my O/S version is prob the latest. The iMacs are

o 2011 -- mid yr (El Capitan, 10.11.6)
o 2017 -- it's in a diff building fr where I am, but I cd give more info later

The passwd is for banking.

 

[MacInWin]

On the latest Firefox, open Preferences (Click on Firefox on top left corner, the Preferences). Find the "Privacy & Security" section, scroll down to "Logins and Passwords" and look or search for your account.

BTW, it's NOT a bookmark, but a stored password. Two different things entirely.

 

[Rod]

I suppose celebrateoften means he opens has bank site from a bookmark and his user name and password are filled by the app but yes, they are different things.
Personally I would not reccomend having such sensitive information stored in a browser.
Celebrateoften have you considered using a password manager? Not only is it much safer it would have prevented the problem you have from happening because all your passwords would be available on any of your devices.

 

[chscag]

The passwd is for banking.

Just as a bit of information: Some banking institutions do not allow the saving of a password to access the account. The user name can usually be stored okay. Not every bank has that policy, but some do.

Others have instituted 2FA for accessing your account. That's a good thing by the way.

 

[Rod]

By app I was referring to Firefox. It will offer to save password and username unless you click "Never" in the first instance.