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Chrome is the most popular web browser in the world. According to Statcounter, it accounts for over 65% of the market share. The reasons for its dominance range from Google’s own leading position as the world’s top search engine and the developer of Android to the Chrome browser’s built-in features like its password manager.
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Such easy access to a browser-based password manager might tempt you to look into how to save and view passwords on Google Chrome. Today, we’ll explain how you can access and manage your credentials using the browser – and why it might not be so reliable at keeping 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:
Launch Google Chrome.
Click the three-dot icon at the top right corner of the toolbar.
Under “Passwords and autofill,” select “Google Password Manager.”
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:
Launch Google Chrome.
Click the three-dot icon at the top right of the toolbar and select “Settings.”
Locate “Autofill and passwords” in the sidebar and select “Google Password Manager.”
You can now view and access your saved passwords.
Alternatively, you can set up a shortcut to quickly access your saved passwords:
Go to Google Password Manager using one of the two methods above.
Select “Settings” in the sidebar.
Select “Add shortcut” and install the Google Password Manager app in your browser.
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:
Launch Google Chrome.
Tap the three-dot icon (at the top right corner for Android or the bottom right for iOS) and select “Settings.”
Tap “Password Manager.” You may be prompted to verify your identity.
You can now see the full list of your saved passwords on Chrome.
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
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.
Select “Edit.”
You can now change the username and password and add, edit, or remove an extra note.
Select “Save.”
Make sure that your new login credentials are accurate when you make changes.
Importing passwords
Go to Google Password Manager’s “Settings” tab.
Select “Import passwords.”
Select a CSV file on your device to import.
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.
Select “View passwords” to see which items were imported, or close the pop-up.
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.
In the “Passwords” tab, select the saved item you want to delete. You may be prompted to verify your identity.
Select “Delete.”
The password will be deleted.
You can cancel this action by clicking the temporary “Undo” button in the “Password deleted” confirmation. If you don’t take any action before the confirmation disappears, the deletion is permanent, and you can no longer restore the password.
You can also bulk-delete passwords from Chrome:
In the Chrome settings, select the “Privacy and security” tab.
Here, select “Delete browsing data.”
In the “Advanced” tab, check the “Passwords and other sign-in data” box.
Select “Delete 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. 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?
Google Password Manager is a useful solution, as far as browser-based password managers go. However, many users rely on it solely for its convenience while putting actual password security on the back burner. Compared to purpose-built password managers, a built-in browser solution actually leaves much to be desired.
Although you must verify your identity to view items stored in Google Password Manager, the verification lasts the full browser session. Google also hasn’t disclosed what encryption it uses to secure sensitive data. A password manager like NordPass encrypts your data using XChaCha20 encryption and lets you set up Autolock, ensuring you need to re-verify your identity after a set period.
All default Chrome features, including the password manager, are free. NordPass is also available for free on your device and preferred browser – Chrome included. The free version offers the essentials, like encrypted credential storage, autofill, and autosave. With NordPass Premium, you can unlock advanced features, such as Password Health, Data Breach Scanner, and Email Masking. You don’t have to compromise security for convenience – with NordPass, you get both.
FAQ
Google has not revealed what kind of encryption it uses to protect your passwords in Chrome. Therefore, there’s no way of knowing precisely how secure passwords stored in Chrome are.
If your browser and saved credentials are breached, make sure to immediately change your passwords and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on your accounts.
You can also remotely force log out of unknown devices. To do this, go to your Google Account settings. In the “Security” tab, find “Your devices,” tap on the suspicious session and select “Don’t recognize something?” Then, select “Sign out on device.”
If you delete credentials one by one, you have a temporary “Undo” option available on the screen for under 10 seconds. Otherwise, Chrome deletes passwords permanently. You cannot restore them unless you have a backup CSV file.
Passwords might not appear on the Google Password Manager for a few reasons. They might be lost due to issues related to browser updates or cross-device synchronization. If you select ‘Never save' or enable a third-party password manager, your passwords will not be stored in Chrome. You may also accidentally delete passwords inside the browser password manager.
You can import and export passwords in the Google Password Manager settings. For full instructions, please consult our dedicated guide.