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How to Manage Password Autofill in Your Browser

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  1. Open your browser's password settings

    In Chrome, go to Settings β†’ Autofill and passwords β†’ Password Manager to find all the related options in one place.

  2. Turn the save-password prompt on or off

    Switching on "Offer to save passwords" makes the browser ask every time you log in somewhere new; switching it off stops those prompts entirely.

  3. Turn auto sign-in on or off

    With auto sign-in on, saved accounts log you in automatically with no extra confirmation; turning it off adds a confirmation step before signing in.

  4. View your saved passwords

    Selecting a site from your saved passwords list and confirming with your device password or fingerprint lets you see the stored password.

  5. Delete a saved password

    Click the three-dot menu next to any entry in the list and choose "Delete" to remove the stored login for that site.

  6. Set it up similarly in other browsers

    Edge keeps the same options under Settings β†’ Profiles β†’ Passwords, and Safari under Settings β†’ Passwords (or the iCloud Keychain settings), so you can manage saving and autofill the same way.

Turn it off on shared or public computers

On a computer used by multiple people β€” a library terminal, a shared office machine β€” turning off both password saving and auto sign-in is the safer choice for keeping your accounts secure.

Where your saved passwords actually live

If you're signed into a browser account, saved passwords are typically encrypted and synced to that account across your devices; if you're not signed in, they usually stay stored locally on that one device only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are my saved passwords actually stored?

If you're signed into your browser account, they're generally encrypted and synced to that account; if not, they're normally kept only on the local device.

What should I check if autofill isn't working?

The site's address may have changed slightly from the one originally saved, or your browser's autofill setting may be switched off β€” check both the saved address and the autofill toggle in your password manager.