SamuraiSafe macOS Tip
Three ways to fill in usernames or passwords (or other fields) on macOS.
There are three ways to fill in forms with usernames and passwords stored in SamuraiSafe on Mac:
Cut and Paste
- Clicking the Name, ** or WWW button will copy the appropriate field to the system pasteboard.
- Use ⌘+v to paste the result.
To access the notes field, open the detail drawer and select directly from the display.
After a delay (specified in Settings), the clipboard will be automatically cleared.
Drag and Drop
- Drag the Name, ** or WWW button over the field you wish to fill.
Password Autofill
Password Autofill will automatically fill usernames and passwords in Safari or other apps that support Autofill.
- Autofill is most convenient on a Mac if you use TouchID to unlock SamuraiSafe.
- Enable Autofill for SamuraiSafe in System Settings(Preferences) / Extensions / SamuraiSafe / Password Autofill.
- Open the safe you wish to use for Autofill in SamuraiSafe and select the Files menu Use Safe for Password Autofill.
- Safari, and other apps supporting Autofill will prompt to fill in the username and password as appropriate based upon the matching web page address (url).
- By selecting the key icon, you may search for the appropriate safe entry for supplying username and password.
See Also
Use TouchID on Mac
Autofill your username and password in Safari on Mac