In this section, we will explore the password types used in macOS. We will see in what situations they are used.
The macOS operating system uses several types of passwords for the security of the hardware, operating system, and user data. There is also a system password. More specifically, we will cover the following:
- Local user account passwords
- Apple ID account and password
- Keychain password
- Resource password
- System password (firmware)
Let's review each of these types of passwords in more detail.
User account passwords
This is the most common type of password and is used for logging in to your Mac. These are the passwords used by all types of local users that are created on a Mac system:
- Standard
- Administrator
- Root
- Sharing Only
Guest and Group accounts are not included as they don't require a password.
These passwords are configured at the time of user creation, or later using System Preferences and the Users & Groups pane.
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