How to Remove Saved Passwords From Google Chrome
Google Chrome is arguably the most popular browser. It comes by default on all Android phones. People also prefer Google’s offer over Safari and Internet Explorer on the desktop. A new wave of browsers like Brave and Vivaldi and old gamers like Firefox and Microsoft Edge are gearing up for better deals with more features. If you are planning to switch from Google Chrome to another browser, you are advised to remove saved passwords from Chrome browser.
Most web browsers like Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, etc. offer a built-in password manager to store, manage, and auto-populate login information without hassle. While users mostly invest in a full-fledged password manager, it is common to see the same users save passwords on a preferred web browser like Google Chrome.
When users switch from their daily Google Chrome browser to a new Firefox or Microsoft Edge, they only import bookmarks and history. People often forget to export or delete saved passwords from old Chrome browser, leaving them to a possible data breach.
In this article, we are going to talk about removing saved passwords from Google Chrome. You can either opt for the Google Chrome desktop browser or use the Google Chrome app (more on that later) to change or remove saved passwords.
Use Google Chrome Desktop
You can use the desktop version of Google Chrome to find saved passwords and make changes. Follow the steps below and remove saved passwords from Chrome.
Step 1: Open the Google Chrome browser on the desktop.
2nd step: Make sure you’re signed in using Google Account credentials.
Step 3: You can either go to Settings> Autofill> Passwords, or tap the small Profile icon in the menu bar and open the Passwords menu.
Step 4: Here you will see a list of saved passwords along with website names and usernames. Unlike Firefox, Google Chrome does not display the creation date, date of last modification, and other details.
Step 5: Scroll through the website information you want to delete and tap the three-dot menu.
Step 6: Select Delete to delete the saved connection information from the Google Chrome browser.
Unfortunately, Google Chrome does not offer a dedicated password manager like Firefox Lockwise. But good news, there is a way to view, manage, and delete saved passwords from the Google Chrome mobile app.
Use Google Chrome on mobile
Google Chrome also offers the ability to view and manage saved login information from mobile apps. Follow the steps below to remove saved passwords from Google Chrome Android app.
On android
Step 1: Open Google Chrome browser on Android.
2nd step: Sign in using your Google Account credentials.
Step 3: Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner and go to Settings.
Step 4: Go to Passwords and you will see a list of saved login information for websites.
Step 5: Tap the connection information and select Delete from the next menu.
The steps are also the same as for the iPhone. The only difference is that you have to access the Settings menu from the bottom bar. Follow the steps below to make changes to iPhone.
On iPhone
Step 1: Open Google Chrome on the iPhone.
2nd step: Go to the Settings menu from the bottom bar menu.
Step 3: Access the Passwords menu.
Step 4: Tap the name of the website whose login information you want to remove and select Remove from the next menu.
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Export connection information
Users typically remove passwords from Google Chrome when they plan to switch to a different browser or don’t use the old credentials. In such cases, it is advisable to export the login information with you. Google Chrome allows you to export login information so that you can easily add it to the new browser. Follow the steps below to export login information from Google Chrome browser to desktop.
Step 1: Open the Google Chrome browser on the desktop.
2nd step: Make sure you are signed in using Google Account credentials.
Step 3: Tap the Settings menu in the top right corner.
Step 4: Open the Autofill> Saved passwords menu.
Step 5: Tap the three-dot menu next to the Saved Passwords option.
Step 6: Select Export passwords. Remember that your passwords will be visible to anyone with access to the exported file. So keep it in a safe place where only you are allowed to view the file.
You can now import the CSV file into the new browser and take advantage of the seamless autofill process.
Remove saved passwords from Google Chrome
As I mentioned before, people often forget to remove unnecessary login information from the old browser. This practice makes users vulnerable to potential data theft. If you plan to quit Google Chrome or not clutter up the Saved Passwords menu, you should remove unwanted and irrelevant login entries from Chrome’s Settings menu.
Then:
You can completely remove the Google account from Chrome. Read the article below to learn how to delete a Google account from Chrome.
Last updated on August 23, 2020
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