Master Password for Saved Username & Passwords

I have been a Firefox user for many years - avoiding Safari - until I found out there are a number of plugins that I need and will make using Safari a possibility. One feature I LOVE on Firefox is the way it handles passwords. I have one Master Password that I have to enter in order for Firefox to auto-fill my username and password that is saved.
Is there a way to do this in Safari? Is there a free plugin that will add this feature?

Hi and Welcome to Apple Discussions...
s there a way to do this in Safari? Is there a free plugin that will add this feature?
Yes. No need for a plugin.
You don't need third party software for usernames and passwords. You have the Keychain Access application already. (Applications/Utilties).
To set Safari preferences, launch Safari. From the Safari Menu Bar click Safari/Preferences. For usernames and passwords select the Autofill tab.
Select the box next to: Usernames and Passwords.
In Safari, go to a site you login using a username/password. You will be prompted to save that data so a "keychain" can be created for you.
Carolyn
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