The best iCloud password manager for Chrome is no longer only on Windows

Apple’s Keychain now works with Chrome on Macs

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The newmacOS Sonomaoperating systemwill supportiCloudKeychain for Chrome onAppledevices for the first time, the company has revealed.

Previously a Windows exclusive, Mac users who wish to store their credentials on Apple’s proprietarypassword manager, but use them withGoogle’s popular web browser, are now catered for.

The iCloud Passwords extension for Chrome has hit version 2.0.5, and works on macOS 14 systems. What’s more, the extension works on other chromium-basedbrowsersas well, includingMicrosoftEdge.

macOS Sonoma

Only Apple’sSafaribrowser allowed for the autofilling capabilities of the iCloud Keychain on macOS computers, but now Apple has opened up its platform.

Credentials, including passwords and authentication, can now be entered easily on Chrome running on macOS Sonoma devices; gone are the days of copying and pasting your passwords from the System Setting app.

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macOS Sonoma is currently in public beta, so anyone can try it out, although users should be aware that it does mean that bugs will almost certainly be inevitable. However, Apple does have a commendable history of only releasing public betas of its operating systems once they are relatively stable.

In itsFAQ sectionon beta programs, Apple warns that such software, “may contain errors or inaccuracies and may not function as well as commercially released software. Be sure to back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and your Mac using Time Machine before installing beta software.”

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Various third-party apps are also expected not work with the new OS, as developers may have to update them to make them compatible.

Some of the other new features in macOS Sonoma include new screen savers that transition into your wallpaper, a new widget gallery on your desktop, and Continuity allows you to add iPhone widgets for apps to your desktop without needing to install them on your Mac.

Lewis Maddison is a Reviews Writer for TechRadar. He previously worked as a Staff Writer for our business section, TechRadar Pro, where he had experience with productivity-enhancing hardware, ranging from keyboards to standing desks. His area of expertise lies in computer peripherals and audio hardware, having spent over a decade exploring the murky depths of both PC building and music production. He also revels in picking up on the finest details and niggles that ultimately make a big difference to the user experience.

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