How to view and manage saved passwords on Google Chrome

Having easy access to a password manager through the browser leads many to look into how you can save and view passwords on Google Chrome. Today, we’ll explain how you can access and manage your passwords on Chrome – and why it might not be such a good idea to rely on a browser to keep your data secure.

How to view saved passwords on Chrome using a desktop device

You can use one of the three methods to view your saved passwords on Chrome. The first is the most straightforward:

1. Launch Google Chrome.

2. Click the three-dot icon at the top right corner of the toolbar.

3. Find Passwords and autofill and select Google Password Manager.

4. That’s it! You can now view all your saved passwords on Chrome.

You can also find your passwords on Chrome via the browser settings:

1. Launch Google Chrome.

2. Click the three-dot icon at the top right of the toolbar and select Settings.

3. Find Autofill and passwords and select Google Password Manager.

4. You can now view and access your saved passwords.

Alternatively, you can set up a shortcut to quickly access your saved passwords:

1. Go to the Google Password Manager using one of the two methods above.

2. On the left-hand side, select Settings.

3. Click Add shortcut and install the Google Password Manager app in your browser.

4. You can now quickly access your saved passwords via the progressive web app (PWA) on your desktop.

How to view saved passwords on the Chrome Android and iOS apps

Here’s how you can access passwords stored in Chrome on your Android or iOS device:

1. Launch Google Chrome.

2. Tap the three-dot icon (at the top right corner for Android or at the bottom right corner for iOS) and select Settings.

3. Tap Password Manager. You may be prompted to verify your identity.

4. You can now see the full list of your saved passwords on Chrome.

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How to manage your saved passwords

You can edit, import, and delete your saved passwords on Chrome using the Google Password Manager console. Let’s cover each of these processes step by step.

Editing passwords

1. In the Passwords tab, select the saved item you want to edit. If you can’t find it, use the search function in the console. You may be prompted to verify your identity.

2. Select Edit.

3. You can now change the username and password and add, edit, or remove an extra note.

4. Click Save.

Make sure that your new login credentials are accurate when you make changes.

Importing passwords

1. Go to the Settings tab of the Google Password Manager.

2. Click Import passwords.

3. Select a CSV file on your device to import.

4. You will see a pop-up tab letting you know if the import was successful and how many passwords were imported to the browser password manager.

5. Select View passwords to see which items were imported, or click Close to close the pop-up tab.

Chrome also lets you delete the CSV file from your device to protect your imported credentials.

Deleting passwords

To delete a password, you will follow a procedure similar to editing.

1. In the Passwords tab, select the saved item you want to delete. You may be prompted to verify your identity.

2. Select Delete.

3. The password will be deleted.

Note that this step is permanent, and you cannot restore any deleted items.

You can also bulk-delete passwords from Chrome:

1. Follow the previous steps for desktop, Android, and iOS to find Settings.

2. Go to History and select Clear browsing data.

3. Check the Passwords and passkeys or Saved passwords box. The name may vary based on your device.

4. Select Clear data.

This will permanently delete all your saved passwords, and you won’t be able to restore them.

Tips for better password management

Passwords are an inescapable part of navigating the digital world —- after all, they protect and grant access to our personal data. Juggling them all can be challenging, especially when you forget a password while rushing through your tasks. We’ve got a few tips to make password handling simpler for you:

• Ensure all your passwords are unique. If a password you reuse is breached, all accounts protected by it can be compromised. Having one-of-a-kind passwords for each account keeps your data more secure as you browse online.

• Create strong passwords for your accounts. While “strong” might be a question of subjectivity, we recommend all your passwords be at least 12 characters long and use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. Read our article with tips for setting up a strong password.

• Update your passwords regularly. The longer you use a password, the more likely it is to eventually appear in a data leak. We recommend changing your passwords roughly every 3-6 months.

• Set up multi-factor authentication (MFA). You can use another device to verify your login attempts. As an additional layer of security, multi-factor authentication helps ensure that your accounts remain safe even if your passwords are compromised.

• Use a password manager. With so many accounts to manage, it’s easy to forget each unique password. Both Chrome’s built-in browser password manager and third-party tools like NordPass offer a convenient way to access your login credentials on the go without the need to memorize them all.

Is keeping passwords on Google Chrome worthwhile?

Once you’ve set Chrome as your default browser, it’ll offer you to take advantage of all its built-in features. For example, if you already use a different password management extension on Chrome, you will be prompted to turn it off in the settings in favor of Chrome’s built-in password manager. However, the question is whether relying on the Chrome interface to keep sensitive information like your login credentials secure is a good idea or if you’re merely choosing convenience at the expense of enhancing their vulnerability.

First, let’s discuss how secure Chrome’s password manager is. Although you need to verify your identity before you can view each individual item in Google Password Manager, the verification lasts the full session. This means that if you were to accidentally leave your device unattended after accessing your built-in password manager, your credentials would run the risk of getting exposed. In turn, a password manager like NordPass lets you enable Autolock, ensuring you need to re-verify your identity after a set period. It also encrypts your data using cutting-edge XChaCha20 encryption, meaning that no one, not even the NordPass team, can see them.

We should cover the cost as well. Chrome is a free browser, and, as such, its built-in password manager is accessible for free too. NordPass is also available for free on your device and preferred browser – Chrome included. The free version offers the essentials of a secure and easy-to-use password manager, like storage for your passwords, passkeys, and credit card details, as well as autofill and autosave.

If you choose to upgrade your NordPass plan, you can unlock more security features, such as Password Health, Data Breach Scanner, and Email Masking, to provide an even more secure online experience. The point is that you don’t have to compromise your security for convenience – with NordPass, you can have both.

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