What is AppleCredentialManagerDaemon?

AppleCredentialManagerDaemon is a macOS process that handles credentials and passkeys.

What is AppleCredentialManagerDaemon?

AppleCredentialManagerDaemon stores and retrieves credentials on your Mac. This includes passkeys, passwords, and other login details kept by the system. It is part of Apple's move toward letting you sign in without passwords, using passkeys instead.

What are passkeys?

Passkeys replace passwords. Instead of typing a password, you prove who you are with Touch ID, Face ID, or your device passcode. Your devices store passkeys securely and sync them through iCloud Keychain. AppleCredentialManagerDaemon looks after these credentials on your Mac.

When is it active?

The daemon runs when:

• You create or use a passkey to sign into a website or app
• Safari or another app asks for stored credentials
• Credentials sync through iCloud Keychain
• AutoFill offers to fill in a password or passkey

Does it use many resources?

No. It is lightweight and responds to credential requests as they arrive.

Should you worry?

No. It is a normal macOS security process that keeps your passwords and passkeys safe.

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