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.keychain File Extension

File Type Mac OS X Keychain File

Developer Apple
Category Data files
File Format Binary

KEYCHAIN file type

A KEYCHAIN file is created by Apple Keychain, a program bundled with Mac OS X that stores authentication information. It contains an encrypted collection of resource authentication data, such as passwords, certificates, and private keys.

More Information

KEYCHAIN files are used to automatically authenticate users after they have checked the option to remember authentication information. They are used for websites, SSH accounts, FTP files, and wireless networks.

NOTE: KEYCHAIN files are commonly found with the name login.keychain.

Common KEYCHAIN Files

login.keychain - глобальная цепочка ключей пользователя, содержащая пароли, логины веб-сайтов, доверенные идентификаторы, сертификаты разработчика и другие ключи. Он расположен в каталоге ~ / Library / Keychains /.

Programs that open KEYCHAIN files

Macintosh
Apple Keychain Access

About KEYCHAIN Files

Our goal is to explain what .keychain file is used for for and how to open it.

File Mac OS X Keychain File usage cases for Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS software listed on this page have been individually researched and verified using the FilesWiki team. We strive for 100% accuracy and only publish information about file formats that we have tested and verified.