Chrome’s built-in password manager prompts users to save their login credentials whenever they visit a new site. The saved passwords are encrypted and stored in Chrome’s password manager to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access. The password manager syncs all usernames and passwords across devices signed in with a Google account and fills in relevant fields with the saved credentials when needed. However, if you are looking for a way to view, copy, or edit your saved passwords in Google Chrome, the quick steps below are all you need.
Though the password manager works seamlessly most of the time, it may sometimes fail to save or sync updated passwords. In such a situation, you may need to view and copy a password from one device and use it on the other to log in to an account. Editing passwords in Chrome for the web and Android is easy. Whether you want to update an old password or remove a saved one, Chrome makes it easy to manage all your passwords in one place.
Steps to View and Edit Passwords in Chrome (Web)
Whether you have forgotten or want to update a password for security reasons, you can easily access and edit saved passwords in Chrome for desktop computers. Follow the steps below.
- Open Google Chrome on your computer.
- Click the 3 vertical dots in the top right corner of the browser window.
- From the drop-down menu, select Passwords and Autofill > Google Password Manager.
- Alternatively, paste the following URL into Chrome’s address bar and press Enter.
chrome://settings/autofill
- Click Google Password Manager and you’ll now have the list of all websites for which Google has saved login credentials.
- Click the website you want to view the login information of.
- At this point, you’ll be prompted to pass Windows Security by verifying your face or PIN.
- Finally, you’ll have access to the username and password for the selected website.
- The password is masked by dots by default so click the Eye icon to view it in plain text.
- Now that you have the password, click the copy icon next to the eye icon to copy your password.
- If you wish to edit the password, click the Edit button.
- Now, click the eye icon in the password field and type the new password.
- Finally, click the Save button.
Edit and Share Password in Chrome (Android)
Chrome is the default web browser on Android. It automatically saves the login information you use to sign up on a website. Next time, when you visit that website and try to log in, it populates relevant fields with your credentials. Moreover, the Chrome app also allows users to view, copy, edit, share, or delete saved passwords.
While your passwords are safely stored in the Chrome app’s password manager, they are not encrypted. If someone gains access to your device, they can easily view all your accounts and passwords. Therefore, it is recommended to use a strong and unique PIN or biometric authentication for added security.
Follow the steps below to manage passwords in Chrome for Android.
- Open Google Chrome on your Android device.
- Tap on the three-dot icon in the top-right corner of the screen and select Settings from the menu that appears.
- Tap the Password Manager option under the Basics section.
- You will now see a list of all websites you’ve saved passwords for in alphabetical order. You can also search for specific websites using the search bar at the top if you have a lot of passwords.
- Tap a website and enter your screen lock PIN, face, or fingerprint.
- Now tap the eye, copy, or share icon depending on what you want to do. To edit the password for that specific website, tap the Edit button. This will allow you to change the username or password associated with that account.
- Once you have made any necessary changes, tap Save at the top-right corner of the screen.
With these simple steps, you can easily edit and manage your saved passwords in Chrome for desktop and mobile.
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