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url: 'https://www.corbado.com/glossary/chrome-on-mac'
title: 'Chrome on Mac'
description: 'Learn how Chrome on Mac supports passkeys, enhancing security and enabling seamless, secure sign-ins.'
lang: 'en'
keywords: 'chrome on mac'
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# Chrome on Mac

## What is Chrome on Mac?

**Chrome on Mac** is a WebAuthn [authenticator](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/authenticator) that is offered
to use on macOS devices running Google's popular web browser Chrome.

### AAGUID of Chrome on Mac

The [AAGUID](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/aaguid) associated with **Chrome on Mac** is
`adce0002-35bc-c60a-648b-0b25f1f05503`.

This identifier is used to identify the
[Google Password Manager](https://www.corbado.com/blog/how-to-use-google-password-manager) as an
[authenticator](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/authenticator) in passkey / WebAuthn-based systems. Read more
about this in the article about [AAGUID](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/aaguid)

> - **Chrome on Mac** is a WebAuthn [authenticator](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/authenticator) available on
>   macOS running Chrome.
> - Enhances security with robust integration features.
> - [AAGUID](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/aaguid): **adce0002-35bc-c60a-648b-0b25f1f05503**.

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### Features and Security of Chrome on Mac

Chrome on Mac offers several features that enhance security and user experience by
leveraging macOS's native capabilities:

#### Integration with macOS Keychain

- **Store Passkeys**: Safely stores passkeys in your Chrome profile.
- **Manage Passkeys**: Easy management of passkeys through Chrome settings, providing a
  secure way to handle authentication data.

#### Seamless User Experience

- **Autofill**: Utilizes saved passkeys to autofill login details on websites,
  streamlining the sign-in process ([Conditional UI](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/conditional-ui)).
- **Protection by Touch ID**: Although
  [passkeys stored in Chrome](https://www.corbado.com/faq/where-are-passkeys-stored-in-chrome) can't be saved or
  used in [iCloud Keychain](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/icloud-keychain), they are protected by they are
  stored in the [secure enclave](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/secure-enclave) of macOS and offer the user
  local Touch ID to access private keys.

### Managing Passkeys in Chrome on Mac

To manage passkeys in Chrome on your Mac:

1. Open Chrome.
2. Select **More** > **Passwords and autofill** > **Google Password Manager**.
3. On the left, select **Settings** > **Manage passkeys**.

### Important Considerations

- Chrome on Mac can use passkeys stored locally in the
  [secure enclave](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/secure-enclave) but cannot use passkeys from
  [iCloud Keychain](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/icloud-keychain).
- If the Chrome profile is deleted or the macOS devices is lost, passkeys stored by Chrome
  on Mac cannot be recovered.

### Pros and Cons of Using Chrome on Mac

#### Pros

- **Deep Integration**: Uses macOS’s [secure enclave](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/secure-enclave) for
  enhanced security.
- **User-Friendly**: Offers Touch ID, autofill and easy passkey management.

#### Cons

- **Recovery Limitation**: Passkeys cannot be recovered if the Chrome profile is deleted
  or the device is lost.

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## Chrome on Mac FAQs

### What is Chrome on Mac?

- Chrome on Mac is a WebAuthn authenticator that can be selected when using of Google
  Chrome on macOS devices.,

### How does Chrome on Mac handle passkeys?

- Chrome on Mac stores and manages passkeys in the macOS’s secure enclave, enhancing
  security but does not support saving or using passkeys in
  [iCloud Keychain](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/icloud-keychain).

### Can I recover my passkeys if my Mac is lost or Chrome is deleted?

- No, if your Chrome profile is deleted or your Mac is lost,
  [passkeys stored in Chrome](https://www.corbado.com/faq/where-are-passkeys-stored-in-chrome) cannot be
  recovered as they are not saved in a synced way (e.g. via iCloud Keychain).

### Does Chrome on Mac support autofill for passkeys?

- Yes, Chrome on Mac supports autofill for passkeys (Conditional UI) that are stored
  locally in the secure enclave, facilitating a smoother and faster sign-in process on
  websites.