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I'm using Mac OS X 10.8.3 and openssh, basically I have the inverse problem to most people in that I want to make my laptop automatically lock the keychain (specifically my private key) every time I close the lid or just more frequently.

I can't seem to find any way of setting this option in the keychain app. Does anyone have any idea on how I can configure this? It's just way too relaxed at the moment.

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  • Are you storing your SSH key integrated with a Keychain, or are you using no OS X specific SSH functionality? – Daniel Beck♦ Apr 26 '13 at 16:01
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In Keychain Access, right-click the keychain in question, and select Change Settings for Keychain "Name". Check Lock after… minutes of inactivity and Lock when sleeping.

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  • The screenshot makes this answer a winner :) – John Hunt Apr 30 '13 at 15:41
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KeychainAccess > Preferences in the General tab tick the option Show keychain status in menubar

this will put an icon in the menu bar that has options to lock the keychain.

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