Pareto Security

Terminal apps use secure entry

How to fix

  • Before you turn on secure keyboard entry, make sure other apps don't require capturing keystrokes from Terminal or iTerm.
  • Open Terminal or iTerm, click Secure Keyboard Entry in the app menu.

Time to fix

< 1m

What

Secure keyboard entry prevents apps on your computer or network from detecting and recording what you type in Terminal or iTerm.

Terminal Secure Entry