TITLE
    Mac OS 9: File Security - Using Your Keychain On Another Computer
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9/28/99
7/11/00

TOPIC

    This article explains how to copy your keychain to another computer in order to use file security, a Mac OS feature introduced with Mac OS 9.0


DISCUSSION

    You can use your keychain on more than one computer, such as your computers at home and at work.

    To use a keychain on another computer:
      1. Make sure the Keychain Access control panel is installed on the computer you want to use.
      2. Lock your keychain.
      3. Make a copy of your keychain file. Keychains are stored in the Keychains folder, in the Preferences folder, inside the System Folder.
      4. Copy the keychain file to the Keychains folder on the other computer.
      5. Unlock your keychain.

Document Information
Product Area: Mac OS System Software
Category: Mac OS 9.0
Sub Category: System Software Components
Keywords: kmos90

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