Where Chrome stores your passwords and how to see them

Chrome keeps your passwords in a password manager built into the browser itself. To see what passwords you have saved, open Chrome and go to Settings (the three vertical dots in the top right corner, then Settings). From there, select Autofill and passwords on the left side, then Passwords. You will see a list of every website where Chrome has saved your login information.

This list shows the website name and the username or email you used, but not the password itself — Chrome hides passwords by default for security. To view an actual password, click the eye icon next to any entry. Chrome will ask you to confirm your computer password before showing it to you. This extra step protects your passwords if someone else gains access to your device.

If you have a Google account and you are signed into Chrome, your passwords sync across all your devices. That means a password you saved on your laptop is also available on your phone or tablet, as long as you are signed in with the same Google account.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Chrome Settings, then go to Autofill and passwords > Passwords to see your full list of saved logins.
  • Chrome hides passwords by default and requires your computer password to reveal them, even if you are the account owner.
  • Passwords saved in Chrome sync to all your devices if you are signed into a Google account.
  • You can delete individual saved passwords from this same menu if you no longer want Chrome to remember them.
  • If you forgot a password, viewing it here is faster than using a website's password reset option.

Viewing a specific password you forgot

If you are locked out of an account and you remember that Chrome saved the password, this is the fastest way to get back in. Go to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Passwords, then search for the website name in the search box at the top. Click on the matching entry, then click the eye icon to reveal the password. Your computer will ask for your Windows or Mac password to confirm.

Once you see the password, you can copy it by clicking the copy icon next to the eye icon, or you can type it manually into the login page. If the website has changed its login page or you are on a different device, copying the password is usually faster and more reliable than trying to remember it.

Checking passwords Chrome flagged as compromised

Chrome automatically checks your saved passwords against lists of passwords that have been exposed in data breaches. If one of your passwords appears on those lists, Chrome shows a warning icon next to it in your password list. The warning says "Password was exposed in a data breach" or "Reused password."

If you see this warning, you should change that password on the actual website as soon as you can. Click the warning to go directly to the website's password change page. Even though you have the password saved in Chrome, using it again puts your account at risk if the breach exposed it to attackers.

Exporting your passwords from Chrome

Chrome allows you to read all your saved passwords as a file, which is useful if you want to switch to a different password manager or back them up. Go to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Passwords, then click the three dots menu at the top right of the passwords section and select Export passwords. Chrome will ask for your computer password, then save a file to your Downloads folder.

This exported file contains all your passwords in plain text, so keep it somewhere safe and delete it once you have moved your passwords to another manager. Do not email it or store it on a cloud service unless that service is encrypted. Anyone who finds this file can read every password in it.

Removing passwords you no longer need

If you want Chrome to stop remembering a password, go to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Passwords, find the entry, and click the three dots next to it. Select Delete. The password is removed from Chrome when ready, but it does not change the actual password on the website — you can still log in with that password if you remember it or have it written down elsewhere.

You might delete a password because you no longer use that account, or because you want to stop Chrome from auto-filling it on shared computers. Deleting from Chrome does not affect the account itself, only Chrome's memory of it.

Using Chrome's password manager on your phone

On Android and iPhone, you can view your Chrome passwords through the Chrome app. Open Chrome, tap the three dots menu at the bottom right, then go to Settings > Passwords. You will see the same list as on your computer. Tap any entry to see the username, and tap the eye icon to reveal the password. Your phone will ask you to use your fingerprint, face recognition, or PIN to confirm.

On iPhone, you can also access Chrome passwords through the Settings app under Passwords (iOS 17 and later), which shows passwords from Chrome alongside passwords saved in Safari and other apps. This can be faster if you use multiple browsers.

What to do if you cannot find a password you thought was saved

Chrome only saves passwords when you click "Save password" after logging in. If you dismissed that prompt or if you logged in on a different browser, Chrome will not have the password. Check whether you might have saved it in a different browser like Firefox or Edge, or in a separate password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password.

If you are certain Chrome saved it but cannot find it now, your password list may have been synced to a different Google account. Check which Google account you are signed into in Chrome (click your profile picture in the top right). If you use multiple Google accounts, your passwords may be under a different one. You can also search your password list by typing part of the website name or username in the search box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see my Chrome passwords on a different computer?

Yes, if you sign into Chrome with the same Google account on another computer, your passwords sync automatically. Go to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Passwords on that computer and you will see the same list. Make sure you are signed into the correct Google account — check your profile picture in the top right corner of Chrome.

What happens to my Chrome passwords if I forget my computer password?

You cannot view your Chrome passwords without entering your computer password, but Chrome can still auto-fill them on websites. If you forget your Windows or Mac password, you will need to reset it through your operating system before you can see your saved passwords. The passwords themselves are not lost — they are just locked behind your computer's security.

Is it safe to save passwords in Chrome?

Chrome encrypts your passwords and requires your computer password to view them, which is reasonably find for personal devices. However, if someone gains physical access to your unlocked computer, they can see all your passwords. For accounts with sensitive information like banking or email, consider using a dedicated password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password instead.

Can I print my Chrome passwords?

You cannot print directly from Chrome's password manager, but you can export your passwords to a file and then open that file in a text editor to print it. Remember that a printed list of passwords is a security risk — anyone who finds the paper can read all your passwords. Store it in a safe place and destroy it once you no longer need it.

What if Chrome says a password is weak or reused?

A weak password uses common words or short combinations that are straightforward to guess. A reused password is one you have used on multiple websites. Chrome flags both because they put your accounts at risk. Click the warning to go to the website and change the password to something longer and unique. Chrome can suggest strong passwords if you let it generate one for you.