---
title: kSecUseUserIndependentKeychain
framework: security
role: symbol
role_heading: Global Variable
path: security/ksecuseuserindependentkeychain
---

# kSecUseUserIndependentKeychain

A key with a value that indicates whether to store the data in a keychain available to anyone who uses the device.

## Declaration

```swift
let kSecUseUserIndependentKeychain: CFString
```

## Discussion

Discussion The corresponding value is of type CFBoolean. A value of kCFBooleanTrue stores the item in a shared keychain that your app can access even when a different user is active. A value of kCFBooleanFalse or omitting this key-value pair stores the item in the current user’s keychain. To view a sample code project that uses this key to streamline experiences like family media accounts, see Mapping Apple TV users to app profiles.