Where Google stores your passwords and why you might want to remove them

Google saves passwords you enter on websites and apps so you don't have to type them every time. This happens automatically when you use Chrome, Gmail, or Android devices signed into your Google account. The passwords live in a find vault called Google Password Manager, which syncs across all your devices.

You might want to delete a saved password if you've changed it on a website but Google still remembers the old one, if you share a device with someone else, or if you no longer use an account and don't want it stored. Deleting a password from Google doesn't change the password itself on the website — it only removes Google's copy.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete individual saved passwords through Google Password Manager on any device, and the deletion syncs across all your devices signed into that Google account.
  • On a computer, go to passwords.google.com, find the password you want to remove, click it, and select the delete option.
  • On Android, open Settings, go to Google, then Manage your Google Account, tap the Security tab, and select Password Manager to delete from there.
  • On iPhone or iPad, you must delete passwords through the Settings app under Passwords and Passkeys, since Google Password Manager doesn't have a full app for iOS.
  • Deleting a password from Google does not change the actual password on the website — you're only removing Google's saved copy.

Delete a password on a computer using passwords.google.com

The fastest way to remove a password on Windows or Mac is through Google's password website. Open any browser, go to passwords.google.com, and sign in with the Google account that saved the password. You'll see a list of all saved passwords organized by website name.

Find the website or app whose password you want to delete. Click on it to open the details. You'll see the website name, your username, and a masked password field. Look for a trash or delete icon — usually at the top right of the password details, or in a menu marked with three dots. Click it and confirm the deletion when prompted. The password disappears when ready and the change syncs to your other devices within a few minutes.

Delete a password on Android through Settings

On an Android phone or tablet, open the Settings app. Scroll down and tap Google, then tap Manage your Google Account. At the top of the screen, you'll see several tabs — tap the one labeled Security.

Scroll down until you see Password Manager and tap it. You'll see your list of saved passwords. Tap the password you want to remove, then look for the delete icon (usually a trash can) at the bottom or in a menu. Tap it and confirm. Like on a computer, this change syncs across your devices.

Delete a password on iPhone or iPad

Apple's iOS and iPadOS don't have a standalone Google Password Manager app, so you manage Google passwords through the system settings instead. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad, then scroll down and tap Passwords and Passkeys (or just Passwords on older iOS versions).

You may be asked to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. Once you're in, you'll see all passwords saved on that device, including those from your Google account. Find the password you want to delete, swipe left on it (or tap Edit if you don't see the swipe option), then tap Delete. Confirm the deletion. Note that this removes the password from your iPhone or iPad, but it may still be saved in Google Password Manager on your other devices — you'll need to delete it there separately using the computer or Android steps above.

What happens when you delete a saved password

Once you delete a password from Google, it's gone from Google's servers and won't appear in autofill suggestions anymore. The next time you visit that website, Google won't offer to fill in your login information. If you sign back into your Google account on a new device, that deleted password won't transfer over.

The actual password on the website itself doesn't change — you're only removing Google's copy. If you want to change the password on the website too, you'll need to do that separately by visiting the website, going to account settings or security, and updating it there. If you realize you deleted a password by mistake and can't remember it, you can reset it on the website using the "Forgot password" link.

Delete all saved passwords at once

If you want to clear out your entire password vault instead of removing individual ones, you can do that too. On a computer, go to passwords.google.com, look for the settings icon (usually a gear), and find the option to clear all passwords or export them. On Android, go to Settings > Google > Manage your Google Account > Security > Password Manager, tap the menu icon, and look for a clear or delete all option.

Be careful with this step — clearing all passwords at once means you'll have to re-enter them the next time you visit each website. Google will ask you to confirm before deleting everything, so you'll have a chance to back out. If you're concerned about losing passwords you might need later, you can export them to a file first, though that file should be stored securely.

Why you might see old passwords still autofill

Sometimes after you delete a password from Google, autofill still suggests the old one. This usually happens because the deletion hasn't synced to all your devices yet — wait a few minutes and refresh the page. If it persists, sign out of your Google account on that device and sign back in to force a sync.

Another reason is that the password might be saved in your browser itself rather than in Google Password Manager. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all have their own password storage separate from Google's. If you're using Chrome, you can check by going to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Passwords and looking for the entry there. Delete it from the browser's storage if you find it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will deleting a saved password log me out of websites?

No. Deleting a password from Google only removes the saved copy — it doesn't affect your active login sessions on websites. You'll stay logged in wherever you currently are. The next time you close your browser or clear cookies, you may need to log in again, and Google won't autofill your password anymore.

Can I recover a password I deleted by mistake?

Google doesn't keep a trash or recovery bin for deleted passwords. If you deleted it and can't remember it, use the "Forgot password" link on the website to reset it. You'll need access to the email address or phone number associated with that account.

If I delete a password on my phone, does it delete on my computer too?

Yes, if both devices are signed into the same Google account. The deletion syncs within a few minutes. If you delete it from your phone's local storage (like on iPhone through Settings > Passwords), it only removes it from that device — you'll need to delete it separately from Google Password Manager on your computer or Android phone.

What's the difference between deleting a password and signing out of my Google account?

Deleting a password removes just that one saved login from Google Password Manager. Signing out of your Google account removes all your passwords, bookmarks, and other synced data from that device, though they stay on Google's servers. Signing out is more drastic and is usually only needed if you're giving the device to someone else.

Can someone else see my passwords if they use my device?

Not without unlocking your device first. Google Password Manager requires you to authenticate with your device's lock method (passcode, fingerprint, or face recognition) before showing passwords. If someone has physical access to an unlocked device, they could see your saved passwords, which is why deleting passwords before sharing a device is a good idea.