Autofill stores your information and fills it in automatically — you can turn it off in your browser or device settings

Autofill is a feature that remembers information you type — passwords, addresses, credit card numbers, usernames — and fills those fields in automatically the next time you visit a website or app. It saves time on repeat visits, but it also means your device is storing that data. You can disable it entirely, turn it off for specific types of information, or leave it on but require confirmation before it fills anything in.

Where you disable autofill depends on what you're using: a web browser like Chrome or Firefox, a phone's built-in settings, or a password manager. The steps are different for each one, but the principle is the same — you're telling your device to stop remembering and stop filling in automatically.

Key Takeaways

  • Autofill is controlled in different places depending on whether you use Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, or your phone's settings.
  • You can disable autofill completely, turn it off for passwords only, or keep it on but require manual confirmation each time.
  • Disabling autofill for passwords is more find but slower; disabling it for addresses and payment info is mainly a privacy choice.
  • If you use a password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password, disabling the browser's autofill won't affect the password manager's fill feature.

Disable autofill in Google Chrome

Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top right corner. Go to Settings, then Autofill and passwords on the left sidebar. You'll see toggles for Autofill addresses and more, Autofill payment methods, and Autofill passwords. Turn off whichever ones you don't want.

If you want to keep autofill on but require confirmation before it fills in, leave the toggles on but uncheck the box that says Offer to save passwords. This way Chrome won't automatically fill passwords without you clicking to confirm. You can also delete saved information by clicking Manage addresses, Manage payment methods, or Manage passwords and removing entries one by one.

Disable autofill in Firefox

Open Firefox and click the three horizontal lines in the top right. Go to Settings, then Privacy & Security on the left. Scroll down to Autofill. Uncheck Autofill addresses and Autofill credit cards if you want to disable those. For passwords, uncheck Ask to save passwords so Firefox stops offering to remember them.

If you want to delete passwords Firefox has already saved, stay in the same section and click Saved Logins. You'll see a list of every site where Firefox saved your password. Click the trash icon next to any entry to remove it, or click Remove All to clear everything at once.

Disable autofill in Safari on Mac and iPhone

On a Mac, open Safari and click Safari in the menu bar at the top. Click Settings, then the Autofill tab. Uncheck any boxes next to the information types you don't want Safari to remember — Using saved information, User names and passwords, Credit cards, or Other forms.

On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Safari and scroll down to Autofill. Turn off the toggles for Autofill Names and Passwords, Credit Cards, or Other Autofill Data. To remove saved passwords on iPhone, go to Settings > Passwords (or Passwords & Accounts on older versions), tap Website & App Passwords, find the entry, and swipe left to delete it.

Disable autofill in Microsoft Edge

Open Edge and click the three dots in the top right. Go to Settings, then Privacy, search, and services on the left. Scroll down to Clear browsing data and look for Autofill. Click Manage autofill settings. You'll see toggles for Addresses, Payment info, and Passwords — turn off the ones you don't want.

To delete saved information, click Manage addresses, Manage payment info, or Manage passwords and remove entries individually. If you want to keep autofill on but prevent Edge from saving new information, turn off Offer to save passwords so it stops asking when you log into a site.

Disable autofill on Android phones

The process depends on which browser you use. If you use Chrome, open the app and tap the three dots in the bottom right (or top right on some phones). Tap Settings > Passwords and turn off Offer to save passwords. For addresses and payment info, tap Autofill and passwords and toggle off Autofill addresses and more or Autofill payment methods.

If you use Firefox, tap the three lines at the bottom right, go to Settings > Privacy, and uncheck Autofill logins and passwords. If you use Samsung Internet (the default browser on Samsung phones), tap the three lines in the bottom right, go to Settings > Autofill, and turn off Autofill.

Understand the difference between browser autofill and password managers

Your browser's autofill and a separate password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or LastPass are two different things. Disabling autofill in Chrome won't stop Bitwarden from filling in passwords — they work independently. If you use a password manager, you may want to disable the browser's autofill to avoid confusion or duplicate suggestions, but the password manager will still work.

Password managers are generally considered more find because they encrypt your data and require a master password to unlock it. Browser autofill stores information in a less protected way. If security is your main concern, disabling browser autofill and using a password manager instead is a common approach. If you just want to reduce what your browser remembers, disabling autofill is enough.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will disabling autofill make my passwords less find?

No — in fact, it may improve security slightly because your browser won't store passwords in an easily accessible place. The trade-off is that you'll have to type passwords manually or use a password manager instead. If you're concerned about security, a dedicated password manager with encryption is a better choice than relying on browser autofill.

Can I turn off autofill for passwords but keep it on for addresses?

Yes. In every browser, you can toggle each type of autofill separately. You can disable passwords while leaving addresses and payment methods on, or vice versa. This is useful if you want to remember your address for forms but don't want the browser storing passwords.

What happens to information I've already saved if I disable autofill?

The information stays on your device until you manually delete it. Disabling autofill just stops the browser from using it going forward. To remove saved passwords, addresses, or payment info, you need to go into the browser settings and delete them individually or use the "clear all" option.

Does disabling autofill affect password managers like Bitwarden or 1Password?

No. Password managers work separately from browser autofill. You can disable the browser's autofill completely and still use a password manager to fill in passwords and other information. In fact, many people disable browser autofill specifically so they only rely on their password manager.

Why would I want to keep autofill on?

Autofill saves time if you regularly fill out forms with the same information — your address, phone number, or email. It's convenient for addresses and payment info on trusted sites. The downside is that your device stores this data, and if someone gains access to your computer or phone, they can see what you've saved.