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In your browser, click the three-dot menu, go to Settings, click on Passwords or Autofill, and use the list to view, edit, or delete your saved credentials.

How to Manage Saved Passwords in Your Browser ​

Applies to: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome (Windows, macOS)
Article Type: How-To
Last Updated: 2026-03-09

Summary ​

Modern browsers offer to save your passwords and fill them in automatically. This article explains how to view, edit, delete, and manage saved passwords in Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome, and how to use the built-in password generator.

Prerequisites ​

  • Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome installed on your computer.

Instructions ​

1. View Saved Passwords in Microsoft Edge ​

Find passwords stored in Edge.

  1. Open Edge and click the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top-right corner.
  2. Select Settings > Profiles > Passwords.
  3. A list of saved websites and usernames appears.
  4. Click the eye icon next to a password to reveal it. You will be prompted to enter your Windows PIN or password to verify your identity.

2. View Saved Passwords in Google Chrome ​

Find passwords stored in Chrome.

  1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
  2. Select Passwords and autofill > Google Password Manager.
  3. A list of saved websites and usernames appears.
  4. Click a site name, then click the eye icon to reveal the password. Verify your identity with your Windows PIN or password.

3. Edit or Delete a Saved Password ​

Update outdated credentials or remove entries.

Microsoft Edge:

  1. Go to Settings > Profiles > Passwords.
  2. Click the three-dot menu (⋯) next to the entry.
  3. Select Edit to change the username or password, or Delete to remove it.

Google Chrome:

  1. Go to Passwords and autofill > Google Password Manager.
  2. Click the site name.
  3. Click Edit to update, or Delete to remove the entry.

4. Enable or Disable the Save Password Prompt ​

Control whether the browser asks to save new passwords.

Microsoft Edge:

  1. Go to Settings > Profiles > Passwords.
  2. Toggle Offer to save passwords on or off.

Google Chrome:

  1. Go to Passwords and autofill > Google Password Manager > Settings.
  2. Toggle Offer to save passwords on or off.

5. Use the Built-In Password Generator ​

Let the browser create a strong password for you.

  1. When creating a new account or changing a password on a website, click the password field.
  2. The browser suggests a strong password in a dropdown.
  3. Click Use suggested password (Edge) or Use password (Chrome).
  4. The password is automatically saved to the browser's password manager.

Troubleshooting ​

INFO

Browser-saved passwords sync across your devices if you are signed into the browser. In Edge, passwords sync with your Microsoft account. In Chrome, they sync with your Google account. Disable sync in browser settings if you do not want passwords shared across devices.

Symptom / ErrorPotential CauseSolution
Password prompt never appearsFeature disabledGo to password settings and toggle Offer to save passwords on.
Saved password not auto-fillingWebsite changed its login pageDelete the old entry and save the password again by logging in manually.
Cannot view passwords (identity prompt fails)Windows Hello not configuredSet up a Windows PIN or password in Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options so the browser can verify your identity.