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vivekatreya
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

I keep getting 'com.apple.iCloudHelper wants to use the "login" keychain.' pop-up

When I open "System Settings" app in Mac after the recent MacOS 27 update, I get the below pop-up. Neither entering the system password nor the apple account password helps. When I close the pop-up, it appears again. I have to close it multiple times.

How can I fix this?

Posted on Sep 16, 2026 10:20 PM

2 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Sep 20, 2026 2:58 PM in response to vivekatreya

Hi there


Please try this


If you know your old Mac password (from before the update, or an older password you used recently), you can re-link it.

  1. Open the Keychain Access app on your Mac (press Cmd + Space and search for "Keychain Access").
  2. In the left sidebar, right-click (or holding Control and click) on the login keychain.
  3. Select Change Password for Keychain "login".
  4. Enter your old Mac password as the current password, then type your current Mac login password as the new password.
  5. Restart your Mac.


woolander36
User level: Level 1 (10 points)

Oct 22, 2026 8:24 PM in response to WheelieNick

Re: Step 3, "change password for keychain 'login'". is greyed out. What do I do then?

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256358704