How to find saved passwords on Android

Kamile Viezelyte
Cybersecurity Content Writer
Saved passwords on Android

Gone are the days when just one password was enough to get you through the day. Now, everything needs a password—from the loyalty card at your favorite café to your bank accounts. Saving them on your phone can seem like the easy way out until you can’t remember exactly where on the device they’re stored. So, save yourself the trouble and learn how to find saved passwords on your Android device in today’s guide.

How to find passwords stored on your Android device

Using built-in settings

Android comes equipped with a handy feature that lets you check your saved passwords on demand. All you need to do is access your Android device’s settings and search for passwords. There, you’ll find a list of accounts with saved passwords and will be able to manage, update, or delete your credentials as needed.

Using Google Chrome

Good news for the many of us who use Google Chrome for our online activities: Chrome on Android makes it easy to view, manage, or remove saved passwords. Here's a quick rundown of how to do that:

  1. Launch the Chrome app on your Android device.

  2. Tap the 3 dots in the top-right corner of the browser and select “Settings.”

  3. Then, select “Google Password Manager.”

  4. Now you have access to all of your saved passwords and can manage them as needed.

For a detailed guide on managing your passwords in Chrome, refer to our comprehensive blog post.

Using a third-party password manager

While storing passwords in your internal Android storage or the Chrome browser can be convenient, these methods aren’t particularly safe. Imagine: you leave your device unlocked, and a stranger with malicious intent snags it to explore your saved passwords. Or, if your Google account is breached—well, if you use it to sync your Chrome details, those saved passwords are put at risk.

Installing a third-party password manager on your Android can be a safe option for storing and accessing your credentials. Such apps provide a way to keep your passwords private without the risk of them being found inside your browser or in your phone’s internal storage. Plus, password managers have built-in protective features, like NordPass’ autolock, which ensures you need to enter the Master Password to see and manage your passwords after a set period of time.

Once you install a third-party password manager, you can select it as your preferred password storage service. So, if you can’t find your saved passwords in the Android or Chrome settings, try using your password manager app.

How to find saved passkeys on your Android device

Passkeys are a novel and more secure alternative to passwords. They were first introduced by the FIDO Alliance and then adapted by Google to make logging into websites and apps simpler and safer. This innovation marks a significant leap beyond traditional password protection, offering a seamless blend of simplicity and enhanced security for website and app logins.

With passkeys, logging in to websites and apps becomes significantly faster and more secure, as it eliminates the usual vulnerabilities associated with traditional password-based systems. For Android users, this means an upgrade to a more secure, efficient way of accessing online services without the constant worry of password theft or phishing attacks.

You can find and manage passkeys in your Android settings by searching for “Passwords, passkeys, and autofill.” To learn more about all things passkeys and how to use them on your Android device for a safer and more streamlined online experience, make sure to check out our blog post covering the topic of passkeys in detail.

A simpler way to store and manage your passwords and passkeys on Android

Let's be honest, the convenience of built-in password management tools is great, but when you really want to level up your online security, third-party password managers such as NordPass are where it's at.

Think of password managers as the Swiss Army Knife of the online world. Not only do they keep all your credentials in a single secure place, but they also step up by creating strong, complex, and one-of-a-kind passwords for each of your accounts.

Imagine not having to hit the "forgot password" link every time you log into an account because your password manager remembers all your complex passwords for you. We’re not talking about passwords that include your pet's name followed by “123” here—we're talking about truly complex and unique passwords to keep all your accounts properly protected. Plus, with a password manager like NordPass, you're not just getting a storage unit for your passwords and passkeys; you’re getting a variety of other handy security features such as Data Breach Scanner, Email Masking, machine-learning enhanced autofill, and more.

So, while sticking with the built-in options might seem convenient, embracing the prowess of a third-party password manager could be the upgrade your online security needs. It's like choosing between a regular door lock and a state-of-the-art security system for your home. The choice is clear for those who value their online safety.

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