Chrome stores your autofill data locally on your device, and you can delete it all at once or remove individual entries

When you type into a form field in Chrome, the browser remembers what you typed and suggests it the next time you see a similar field. This is autofill. The data lives on your computer or phone, not on Google's servers (unless you have sync turned on). You can clear all of it, delete specific entries one at a time, or turn autofill off entirely for future forms.

The fastest way to clear everything is through Chrome's settings. The most precise way is to delete entries as they appear. Which one you choose depends on whether you want a clean slate or just want to remove a few old addresses or payment methods you no longer use.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete all autofill data at once by going to Settings > Autofill and Passwords > Addresses and more, then clicking "Delete all".
  • To remove a single entry, start typing in any form field, hover over the suggestion that appears, and click the trash icon.
  • If you have Chrome sync enabled, clearing autofill on one device will clear it on all devices signed into that Google account.
  • Turning off autofill in Settings > Autofill and Passwords prevents Chrome from saving new form data, but does not delete what is already stored.

Delete all autofill data at once

Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top right corner. Select Settings. On the left side, click Autofill and Passwords, then click Addresses and more.

You will see a list of every address, phone number, and email Chrome has saved. At the top right of this section, click the three vertical dots again, then select Delete all. Chrome will ask you to confirm. Click Delete to remove everything at once.

This clears all address and contact information you have ever entered. Payment methods (credit cards and bank accounts) are stored separately and are not deleted by this action.

Delete payment methods separately

Payment card data is stored in a different section. From Settings > Autofill and Passwords, click Payment methods. You will see all saved credit cards and other payment options.

To delete one card, hover over it and click the trash icon. To delete all of them, click the three vertical dots at the top right of the section and select Delete all. Chrome will ask you to confirm before removing them.

If you use Google Pay or have set up a payment method through your Google account, those are managed separately and do not appear in this list.

Remove a single autofill entry as it appears

You do not have to go into Settings to delete one entry. When you click into a form field and Chrome shows you a suggestion, hover your mouse over that suggestion. A trash icon will appear on the right side of it. Click the trash icon to delete just that entry.

This method is useful if you notice an old address, a misspelled email, or a card you no longer use while you are filling out a form. You can remove it when ready without opening Settings.

Turn off autofill to stop saving new data

If you want Chrome to stop remembering what you type into forms going forward, go to Settings > Autofill and Passwords. Toggle off Save and fill addresses and Save and fill payment methods. You can turn these off independently — for example, you might keep address autofill on but turn off payment method saving.

Turning these toggles off does not delete data that is already saved. It only prevents Chrome from storing new entries. If you want a clean slate, delete the existing data first using the methods above, then turn off the toggles.

What happens if you have Chrome sync enabled

If you are signed into a Google account in Chrome and have sync enabled, your autofill data is synced across all devices where you use that account. When you delete autofill data on one device, it deletes on all of them.

You can check whether sync is on by clicking your profile picture in the top right corner of Chrome. If you see your name and email, sync is active. To manage what syncs, go to Settings > You and Google > Manage your Google Account > Sync and Google services.

Autofill on mobile Chrome

On Android and iPhone, the process is similar but the menu layout is slightly different. Open Chrome, tap the three horizontal lines at the bottom right (Android) or top right (iPhone), then tap Settings. Tap Autofill and Passwords, then Addresses and more or Payment methods.

Tap the entry you want to delete, then tap Delete at the bottom of the screen. You cannot delete all entries at once on mobile — you must remove them one by one. If you want to clear everything quickly, use a desktop or laptop instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does deleting autofill data delete my passwords too?

No. Autofill data (addresses, phone numbers, payment methods) and passwords are stored separately in Chrome. Deleting autofill does not touch your saved passwords. If you want to delete passwords, go to Settings > Autofill and Passwords > Passwords and follow the same process.

Will clearing my browsing history delete autofill data?

No. When you clear browsing history in Chrome, autofill data stays. They are stored in different places. You must delete autofill through the Autofill and Passwords section of Settings to remove it.

Can I undo a deletion if I accidentally delete an autofill entry?

No. Once you delete an autofill entry, it is gone. Chrome does not have an undo function for autofill deletions. If you delete something by mistake, you will need to re-enter it the next time you fill out a form, and Chrome will save it again.

Why is my autofill data still appearing after I deleted it?

If you have sync enabled and use multiple devices, make sure you deleted the data on all of them. Sync works both ways — if you delete on one device but not another, the data may reappear. Also check that you are looking in the right section (addresses versus payment methods).