What is a keychain and do i need it?

I have recently forgotten my login password. I got my computer reboted and it is ok now but Keychain access required tabs keep popping up and when i enter my new password it does not recognise it. It is really irritating and i dont know what to...

Keychain Access/File/New Keychain. This should make a new keychain which will allow you access with your current password. Since the keychain will be new, Mail password and others will have to be entered again.

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