Gone are the days when just one password was enough to get you through the day. Now, everything — from the loyalty card at your favorite café to your bank accounts — needs a password. Saving them on your phone seems like the easiest solution 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 (and where you can store them instead).
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How to find passwords stored on your Android device
Depending on what method you’ve chosen for your password storage, you have a few ways to find passwords on your Android.
Using built-in password management 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.
You can locate your password management preferences in advanced security settings. Keep in mind that the settings might vary based on your Android’s model and OS version.
Open your device’s settings.
Tap “Security and privacy.”
Tap “More security settings.”
Select “Passwords, passkeys, and autofill.”
You will find which service is your preferred password manager.
If you haven’t configured password management settings manually, Google Password Manager will be the primary storage service. To locate what’s stored in your Google Password Manager, you need to:
Open your device’s settings.
Tap “Google services.”
Select “All services.”
Under “Autofill and passwords,” select “Autofill with Google.”
Under “Manage,” tap “Google Password Manager.”
You can now view all the passwords saved on your Android.
Using Google Chrome
Both Android and Chrome are part of the Google ecosystem. Unsurprisingly, Chrome on Android makes it easy to view, manage, and remove saved passwords:
Launch the Chrome app on your Android device.
Tap the kebab menu at the top-right corner of the browser and select “Settings.”
Under “Passwords and autofill,” select “Google Password Manager.”
You can now access all of your saved passwords and manage them as needed.
For a detailed guide on managing your passwords stored in the Chrome mobile app and web browser, refer to our dedicated blog post.
Google Password Manager
You can install and access the Google Password Manager as a standalone native Android app. With the app installed, you can also create copies of your passwords and share them with users who are in your family group. Family group is a Google feature that lets users create six-member groups and share calendar data, passwords, location, and premium apps.
You can add a Google Password Manager shortcut to your home screen to access passwords quickly:
Open the Google Password Manager app.
In the bottom navigation bar, tap “Settings.”
Under “Device settings,” select “Add shortcut to your home screen.”
Touch and hold the icon or tap “Add” to add it to the home screen.
To add a new password to the Google Password Manager, you need to:
Open the Google Password Manager app.
Tap “Add password.”
Enter the website address or select an app from your device, then type your username and passwords. You can tap “Suggest strong password” to generate the credential.
Optionally, you can add a note to the item.
At the top-right corner, tap “Save.”
Each time you try to access a specific password, you will need to enter your PIN or use biometrics as a security measure.
Using a third-party password manager
Although storing passwords in your internal Android storage or the Chrome browser can be convenient, browser password managers and third-party tools don’t offer the same level of security. What if you leave your device unlocked and a stranger with malicious intent snags it to explore your saved passwords? If your Google account is breached and you used it to sync your Chrome details, those saved passwords might be at risk.
Installing a third-party password manager on your Android can be a safe option for storing and accessing your credentials. These apps let you keep your passwords private without the risk of them being found inside your browser or in your phone’s internal storage. Once you install a third-party password manager, you can select it as your preferred password storage service. Password managers also have built-in protective features, like NordPass’s autolock, which ensures you need to enter the Master Password to see and manage your data after a set period of time.
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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.
With passkeys, logging in to websites and apps becomes significantly faster and more secure because 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 the Google Password Manager or the third-party password manager you use. If you use the default Android option, you need to:
Open your device’s settings.
Tap “Google services.”
Select “All services.”
Under “Autofill and passwords,” select “Autofill with Google.”
Under “Manage,” tap “Google Password Manager.”
Your passkeys will be stored alongside passwords.
If you use the Google Password Manager standalone app, simply launch it and scroll through your saved items until you locate the passkey.
To learn more about passwordless authentication and how it works on Android devices, 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
Built-in password management tools are easy to use, but if 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 online safety. They keep all your credentials in a single secure place, let you create strong, complex, and one-of-a-kind passwords for each of your accounts, and offer extra features to keep your data protected.
With a password manager like NordPass, you’re getting a storage unit for your passwords and passkeys. It also covers a variety of other handy security features, like the Data Breach Scanner, Email Masking, and storage for digital documents. Get NordPass to improve your device’s security and protect your personal data more effectively.
How to find saved Wi-Fi passwords on Android
Android devices have an easy way for you to access the Wi-Fi passwords to your connected networks. To locate them, you need to:
Open the device settings.
Tap “Connections.”
Select “Wi-Fi.”
Tap the cogwheel icon next to the network.
Tap the eye icon next to the password. You may need to verify your identity to proceed.
If you need to share the Wi-Fi password with another person, you can use a QR code:
Open the device settings.
Tap “Connections.”
Select “Wi-Fi.”
Tap the cogwheel icon next to the network.
Tap “QR code.” You may need to verify your identity to proceed.
A QR code will appear.
You can save the image of the QR code to reuse it in the future, share via one of the apps on your phone, or use the “Quick share” function to share it with other users nearby.