How To Manage Your Saved Passwords in Google Chrome

Google Chrome offers a built-in password manager that can save, view, edit, and delete your login credentials for various websites. Managing your saved passwords in Chrome is straightforward and allows you to ensure your login details are always up-to-date and secure. This guide will walk you through how to view, edit, delete, and export your saved passwords in Google Chrome on both desktop and mobile versions.

Managing Saved Passwords in Google Chrome on Desktop

Step 1: Access the Password Manager

1. Open Google Chrome on your computer.
2. Click on the three dots menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
3. Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
4. In the Settings page, scroll down and click on Autofill in the left sidebar.
5. Click on Passwords under the Autofill section.

Alternatively, you can go directly to the Passwords page by typing chrome://settings/passwords in the address bar and pressing Enter.

Step 2: View Saved Passwords

1. In the Passwords page, you will see a list of websites for which Chrome has saved login details.
2. To view a saved password, click the eye icon next to the password you want to see.
3. You may be prompted to enter your computer’s password or use biometric authentication to view the password.

Step 3: Edit or Update Saved Passwords

1. Find the website whose login credentials you want to edit.
2. Click the three dots next to the website entry and select Edit.
3. You can update the username or password fields.
4. Click Save to save your changes.

Step 4: Delete Saved Passwords

1. To delete a saved password, click the three dots next to the website entry.
2. Select Remove from the dropdown menu.
3. This will delete the saved password for that website.

Step 5: Export Saved Passwords

1. To export your saved passwords, click the three dots next to Saved Passwords.
2. Select Export passwords.
3. Confirm the export by entering your computer’s password or using biometric authentication.
4. Chrome will export your passwords as a CSV file, which you can save on your computer.

Note: The exported CSV file is not encrypted, so make sure to store it in a secure location.

Managing Saved Passwords in Google Chrome on Mobile

For Android and iOS Devices

1. Open the Chrome app on your Android or iOS device.
2. Tap the three dots menu (⋮) in the top-right corner (Android) or bottom-right corner (iOS).
3. Select Settings.
4. Tap on Passwords under the Autofill section.

View, Edit, or Delete Passwords on Mobile

1. You will see a list of websites with saved passwords.
2. To view a password, select the website, and tap the eye icon. You may need to authenticate using your device password, fingerprint, or face ID.
3. To edit or update the saved password, tap on the entry and update the details.
4. To delete a saved password, tap the website entry and select Delete.

Export Passwords on Mobile

Currently, exporting passwords directly through the mobile Chrome app is not always available. For exporting passwords, it’s recommended to use the desktop version of Chrome.

Additional Tips for Managing Passwords in Chrome

1. Enable Password Sync

If you use Chrome on multiple devices, enabling password sync ensures that your passwords are synchronized across all your devices.

• To enable password sync:
  • In Settings > Sync and Google services, make sure Sync is turned on.
  • Choose Manage what you sync and ensure Passwords is enabled.

2. Use Password Checkup

Google Chrome has a Password Checkup tool that checks whether your saved passwords are secure and alerts you if any of them have been compromised in a data breach.

• To run a password checkup:
  • Go to chrome://settings/passwords.
  • Click Check passwords under Saved Passwords.
  • Chrome will scan your saved passwords and notify you if any are weak, reused, or compromised.

3. Turn Off Password Saving

If you prefer to use a different password manager or don’t want Chrome to save your passwords:

• Go to chrome://settings/passwords.
• Turn off Offer to save passwords.

Summary

Managing your saved passwords in Google Chrome is simple and allows you to keep your login details up-to-date, secure, and easily accessible across all your devices. Whether you need to view, edit, delete, or export your passwords, the built-in password manager in Chrome provides all the necessary tools. Additionally, using features like Password Checkup and syncing can enhance the security and convenience of your online experience.