How to use mail password viewer
Mail Password Viewer is a free tool that allows you to view the passwords stored by the Mail app on your Mac. Here's how to use it:
Prerequisites:
- You need to have the Mail app installed on your Mac.
- You need to have a Mail account set up on your Mac (e.g., iCloud, Gmail, Exchange, etc.).
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Download and install Mail Password Viewer: You can download the tool from various websites, such as Softonic or FileHippo. Once downloaded, run the installer and follow the prompts to install the tool.
- Launch Mail Password Viewer: After installation, launch the Mail Password Viewer app from your Applications folder or Spotlight search.
- Authorize the tool: The first time you run the tool, you'll be prompted to authorize it to access your Mail passwords. Click "Allow" to grant permission.
- Select the Mail account: In the Mail Password Viewer window, select the Mail account you want to view the passwords for from the dropdown menu.
- View the passwords: Click the "View Passwords" button to display the passwords stored for that Mail account. You'll see a list of passwords, including the username, password, and password hint (if available).
- Copy or export the passwords: You can copy the passwords to the clipboard or export them to a file (e.g., CSV, TXT) for further use.
Important Notes:
- Mail Password Viewer only works on Macs running macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later.
- The tool only displays passwords stored by the Mail app, not passwords stored by other apps or services.
- Be cautious when using this tool, as it can potentially compromise your account security if not used responsibly.
- If you're concerned about the security of your Mail passwords, consider using a password manager like 1Password or LastPass to store and generate strong, unique passwords for each account.
Remember to use Mail Password Viewer responsibly and only for legitimate purposes. If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to ask!