They are pretty easy to manage once you know where to look
Even in our modern age of smartphones, traditional passwords are still problematic as they are the weakest link in the security chain. There is not much that can be done about it so far; But using a password manager to keep our passwords secure is a step in the right direction. You can easily manage the passwords stored in your Google Account with just a few quick taps when using the Chrome browser. The instructions below will cover where to find your saved passwords in Chrome for Android and desktop versions.
How to access your Google Chrome passwords on Android
- open Chrome app, then tap the three-dot menu at the top right.
- Go to Settings and press Passwords section.
- You can find all the passwords stored in your Google account as you scroll down.
- Once you have found an account you want to see the password for, tap it once to go to Edit password the screen.
- Press copy icon to save it in the clipboard to insert somewhere else or eye icon to reveal the password for that account.
- You can also press trash can icon top right to remove the saved credentials for that account, if necessary.
- Enter yours PIN code or biometrics to confirm your choice.
- Press the back arrow or done button to return to the main menu Passwords page.
There you have it. You can access all the saved passwords on Google Chrome. Of course, you can also access your information on the desktop.
How to access your Google Chrome passwords on your desktop
- open Chrome browser, then tap the three-dot menu at the top right.
- Click on the left side of the screen Autofill and go to Passwords section.
- You can find all the passwords stored in your Google account as you scroll down.
- Once you have found the account you want to see the password for, click on it menu with three dots to the right of more options.
- You can choose to copy the password to paste elsewhere, edit your account information or even remove it if necessary.
- You can also click on eye icon to the left to reveal the current password for that account.
- You can also click on eye icon to the left to reveal the current password for that account.
- Enter yours PIN code, password or biometrics to confirm your choice.
And that’s all it takes. You can access all passwords stored in Google Chrome directly on your desktop.
Do you need to use the encryption feature on your device for your passwords?
You may have noticed Encryption on the device function and may be wondering what it was all about. Enabling this feature allows you to lock the saved passwords on your Google Account using a unique security key. Once the feature is set up, sign in with your Google Account from the security key device. You would then have complete control over your passwords at that time; however, it can also be a risky business. You could potentially lose access to them if you accidentally misplaced the key, so be extra careful here.
This feature is completely optional and will probably only be used by a select group of users. The average person would probably not risk losing all of their saved passwords because the unique security key disappeared at some point. Of course, the simple fact that the opportunity is there to begin with means that Google is becoming even more serious about account security. For those who literally want to take their passwords into their own hands, the encryption feature on the device should be a very appealing choice.
Keep an eye on your passwords
Now that you know how to view your saved Chrome passwords on Android and desktop, you can always return to them when needed. It’s helpful to know how to manage them, as you’ll probably want to add more passwords to your Google Account over time. And do not forget to use occasionally Check passwords function to see if any passwords have been affected by a third party data breach. And if you want to move on from Chrome, other browsers are also able to store passwords.
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