Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in the world. According to Statcounter, it accounts for over 65% of the market share. It integrates several Google services into the browser, including Google Lens, Google Translate, Gemini, and Google Password Manager. Having your passwords available directly in the browser you’re using every day is a convenient way to manage accounts. Let’s figure out how you can access and manage your credentials using Chrome — and why it might not be so reliable at keeping your data secure.
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How to view saved passwords on Chrome using a desktop device
You can view your saved passwords on the Chrome web browser by accessing the Google Password Manager:
Launch Google Chrome.
Click the kebab menu at the top-right corner of the toolbar.
Hover over “Passwords and autofill” and select “Google Password Manager.”
You can now browse your saved passwords.
How to view saved passwords on the Chrome Android and iOS apps
To find your saved passwords on the Chrome Android app, you need to:
Launch the Google Chrome app.
Tap the kebab menu at the top-right corner of the screen.
Tap “Settings.”
Under “Passwords and autofill,” select “Google Password Manager.”
You can now see all your saved passwords.
To check your passwords on the Chrome iOS app, you need to:
Launch the Google Chrome app.
Tap the meatballs menu at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
Tap the key icon labeled “Password Manager.”
You can now see your saved passwords.
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How to manage your saved passwords
Chrome lets you easily update your login details, delete credentials for accounts you no longer use, and import passwords from a different browser. Let’s cover these processes step by step.
Editing passwords
You can edit your username, password, and add an additional note to your credentials:
In the Google Password Manager, locate the password you want to edit and click it.
You may be asked to enter a password or a PIN as a security step.
Once inside the item, select “Edit.”
Enter the new password. Optionally, you can add a note to the item.
Click “Save” to finish editing the item.
Importing passwords
If you’re moving from a different browser or password manager to the Google Password Manager, you can easily import your existing passwords:
In the Google Password Manager sidebar, select “Settings.”
Locate “Import passwords” and click “Select file.”
Google will import all passwords from the file.
Exporting passwords
If you want to create an offline backup of your passwords or if you plan to switch to a different password manager, you can export the CSV file from your browser:
In the Google Password Manager sidebar, select “Settings.”
Locate “Export passwords” and click “Download file.”
You may be asked to enter a password or a PIN as a security step.
Select where you want to store the file on your device and click “Save.”
Importing and exporting are available on both the Chrome desktop browser and the mobile app.
Deleting passwords
In the Google Password Manager, locate the password you want to edit and click it.
You may be asked to enter a password or a PIN as a security step.
Once inside the item, select “Delete.”
You will see a “Password deleted” notification at the bottom of your screen. You have five seconds to click “Undo” if you change your mind. Once the notification disappears, you can no longer restore the password.
You can also bulk delete items from Google Password Manager. However, keep in mind that this action can’t be undone and all your passwords and passkeys will be permanently deleted.
In the Google Password Manager sidebar, select “Settings.”
Locate “Delete all Google Password Manager data” and select “Delete data.”
Click “Delete” to verify.
Managing “Never save” websites
If you use the Google Password Manager as your default tool, it will prompt you to save new passwords when you create accounts or log in to websites for the first time. You can then save the details, close the prompt, or select “Never.” If you simply close the prompt, Chrome will ask you to save the details next time you log in. However, if you choose to never save the credentials, you won’t receive the prompt anymore unless you change the settings.
If you want to save passwords on websites you’ve set to never save them, you can adjust the Google Password Manager settings:
In the Google Password Manager sidebar, select “Settings.”
Under “Declined sites and apps,” locate the websites you want to save passwords for again and press “X” to remove them from the list.
Tips for better password management
Passwords protect and grant access to our personal data, but juggling them all can be challenging, especially when you forget a password while rushing to get your tasks done. To reduce the stress of handling your credentials and keep your accounts safe, you can follow a few tips:
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. Update your passwords, starting with your most important accounts, like your email provider, banking, medical services, and messaging.
Create strong passwords for your accounts. We recommend all your passwords be at least 15 characters long and use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. Alternatively, you can create a passphrase — a sequence of words that only you know. Check out our article with tips for setting up a strong password.
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 let you access your credentials on the go, and you don’t need to memorize them all.
Set up multi-factor authentication (MFA). You can use another device to verify your login attempts. As an additional layer of security, MFA helps ensure that your accounts remain safe even if your passwords are compromised. Although you can use different authentication methods, like hardware tokens or biometrics, authenticator apps are one of the easier options. You can set up NordPass Authenticator to generate one-time codes whenever you need to log in with MFA.
Use passkeys. If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of the password-MFA login flow, you can switch to passwordless authentication instead. Passkeys let you log in to your accounts the same way you’d unlock your phone — with a fingerprint, face scan, screen pattern, or PIN. They combine biometric authentication with encryption keys, keeping your account secure and letting you log in more easily.
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 until you close the browser. 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.
With NordPass Premium, you can unlock advanced features, such as Password Health, Data Breach Scanner, and Email Masking in your preferred browser. You don’t have to compromise security for convenience — with NordPass, you get both.