# Updating credentials from the macOS Keychain

You'll need to update your saved credentials in the git-credential-osxkeychain helper if you change your username, password, or personal access token on GitHub.

> \[!NOTE]
> Updating credentials from the macOS Keychain only applies to users who manually configured a personal access token using the `osxkeychain` helper that is built-in to macOS.
>
> We recommend you either [configure SSH](/en/enterprise-server@3.22/authentication/connecting-to-github-with-ssh) or upgrade to the [Git Credential Manager](/en/enterprise-server@3.22/get-started/git-basics/caching-your-github-credentials-in-git) (GCM) instead. GCM can manage authentication on your behalf (no more manual personal access tokens) including 2FA (two-factor auth).

When Git prompts you for your password, enter your personal access token. Alternatively, you can use a credential helper like [Git Credential Manager](https://github.com/GitCredentialManager/git-credential-manager/blob/main/README.md). Password-based authentication for Git has been removed in favor of more secure authentication methods. For more information, see [Managing your personal access tokens](/en/enterprise-server@3.22/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/managing-your-personal-access-tokens).

## Updating your credentials via Keychain Access

1. Click on the Spotlight icon (magnifying glass) on the right side of the menu bar.
2. Type `Keychain Access`, then press the Enter key to launch the app.
3. In Keychain Access, search for `HOSTNAME`.
4. Find the "Internet password" entry for `HOSTNAME`.
5. Edit or delete the entry accordingly.

## Deleting your credentials via the command line

Through the command line, you can use the credential helper directly to erase the keychain entry.

```shell
$ git credential-osxkeychain erase
host=HOSTNAME
protocol=https
> [Press Return]
```

If it's successful, nothing will print out. To test that it works, try and clone a private repository. If you are prompted for a password, the keychain entry was deleted.

## Further reading

* [Caching your GitHub credentials in Git](/en/enterprise-server@3.22/get-started/git-basics/caching-your-github-credentials-in-git)