How to Manage Saved Passwords in Google Chrome

Chrome’s built-in password manager has become significantly more capable in recent years. It can save, autofill, check for breached passwords, and generate strong passwords — all without a third-party app. Here is how to use and manage it properly.

How to View Saved Passwords in Chrome

There are two ways to access your saved passwords:

Option 1 — via the address bar: Type chrome://password-manager/passwords directly into the address bar and press Enter.

Option 2 — via Settings:

1. Click the three-dot menu in the top right
2. Go to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Google Password Manager
3. Your saved passwords are listed by website

Click on any entry to view the username. Click the eye icon to reveal the password (Chrome will ask you to verify your Windows PIN or password first).

How to Delete a Saved Password

1. Open Chrome’s Password Manager (chrome://password-manager/passwords)
2. Find the site you want to remove
3. Click the three-dot menu next to the entry
4. Select Delete

How to Edit a Saved Password

1. Open Chrome’s Password Manager
2. Click on the entry you want to edit
3. Click the pencil icon to edit the username or password
4. Click Save

This is useful when you have changed a password on a website and Chrome still has the old one saved.

Check for Compromised Passwords

Chrome can check whether any of your saved passwords have appeared in known data breaches:

1. Go to chrome://password-manager/checkup
2. Click Check passwords

Chrome will highlight any passwords that are compromised, reused across multiple sites, or considered weak. Change any flagged passwords immediately — prioritising compromised ones.

How to Export Your Saved Passwords

You can export all saved passwords as a CSV file — useful if you are switching to a dedicated password manager:

1. Go to chrome://password-manager/passwords
2. Click the Settings icon (gear) in the top right
3. Click Export passwords
4. Confirm and save the file

Warning: The exported CSV file contains all your passwords in plain text. Store it securely, import it into your password manager, then delete the CSV file immediately.

Should You Use Chrome’s Password Manager or a Dedicated Tool?

Chrome’s password manager works well for personal use and is convenient if you already live in Chrome. For businesses, a dedicated password manager like 1Password or Bitwarden offers better security features, central management, and cross-browser support. For home users, Chrome’s built-in tool is a reasonable free option — significantly better than reusing the same password everywhere.

How to Stop Chrome Asking to Save Passwords

If you use a separate password manager and find Chrome’s save prompts annoying:

1. Go to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Google Password Manager > Settings
2. Toggle off Offer to save passwords

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