Chrome stores passwords in two places, and you need to clear both to fully remove them

When you delete a saved password in Chrome, you're removing it from the browser's password manager — the vault where Chrome keeps login credentials for websites you visit. Chrome actually stores passwords in two separate locations: the list you see when you click the key icon, and a backup copy in your Google Account if you have sync turned on. Deleting from one place doesn't automatically delete from the other, so you may need to do both.

The process takes less than a minute, but which steps you take depends on whether you want to delete one password, all passwords on your device, or passwords synced to your Google Account across all your devices.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete individual passwords by clicking the key icon in Chrome's address bar, finding the password, and selecting the trash icon next to it.
  • Deleting a password from your device does not automatically remove it from your Google Account if you have sync enabled — you may need to delete it there separately.
  • To delete all saved passwords at once, go to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Passwords, then use the three-dot menu to delete all.
  • If you turn off sync, passwords remain on your device but stop updating across your other devices and your Google Account.

Delete a single password from your device

Open Chrome and go to any website. Click the key icon in the address bar on the right side — it appears next to the star icon and the extension icons. A dropdown menu shows your saved passwords for that site.

Find the password you want to remove. Click the three dots (or the trash icon, depending on your Chrome version) next to the password entry. Select "Delete" or "Remove". The password is now gone from your device, but if you have Google Account sync turned on, it may still exist in your synced passwords.

Delete a password from your Google Account sync

If you use the same Google Account across multiple devices, Chrome syncs your passwords to your account. Deleting a password from one device doesn't remove it from the sync backup unless you delete it from the account itself.

Go to myaccount.google.com in any browser. Click "Security" in the left menu. Scroll down to "Your passwords" and click "Password Manager". You'll see all passwords synced to your Google Account. Find the password you want to remove, click it, then click "Delete password" at the bottom of the entry. This removes it from your account and all devices that sync to it.

Alternatively, you can delete it directly in Chrome: go to Settings (the three horizontal lines in the top right) > Autofill and passwords > Passwords. Find the password, click the three dots next to it, and select "Delete". If sync is on, this removes it from your account as well.

Delete all saved passwords at once

If you want to clear every password Chrome has stored on your device, go to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Passwords. At the top right of the passwords list, click the three dots. Select "Delete all". Chrome will ask you to confirm — click "Delete all passwords" again.

This removes all passwords from your device when ready. If you have sync enabled, the passwords are also removed from your Google Account and all other devices using that account. If you only want to clear passwords on this device but keep them synced elsewhere, turn off sync first, delete the passwords, then turn sync back on.

What happens when you delete a password

Once deleted, Chrome no longer fills in that password automatically when you visit the website. The next time you log in, you'll need to enter your password manually. If you save it again, Chrome will ask permission and add it back to your vault.

Deleting a password from Chrome does not change the password on the actual website — it only removes Chrome's copy. Your account on that website remains active with the same password you used before. If you forget the password after deleting it from Chrome, you can use the website's "Forgot password?" link to reset it.

Turn off sync if you want to keep passwords on one device only

By default, Chrome syncs passwords to your Google Account so they appear on every device where you sign in. If you want passwords to stay only on your current device and not sync anywhere, turn off sync.

Go to Settings > You and Google > Manage your Google Account > Security. Under "Your devices", find the device you're using and click it. Toggle off "Sync passwords" or "Sync everything" depending on your Chrome version. Passwords already on your device stay there, but new passwords you save won't sync to other devices or your account.

Passwords you should delete

Consider deleting saved passwords for accounts you no longer use, shared computers, or websites you don't trust. If you've changed a password on a website but Chrome still has the old one saved, delete the old entry so you don't accidentally log in with outdated credentials.

If you share your device with other people, deleting their passwords prevents them from being auto-filled when they use your browser. However, deleting passwords is not the same as signing out — if someone has access to your device, they can still see your saved passwords by going to Settings > Passwords and clicking the eye icon next to each entry. If privacy from other users is a concern, consider using Chrome's Guest mode or a separate user profile instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I delete a password in Chrome, can I get it back?

No — once deleted, Chrome does not keep a recovery copy. If you need the password again, use the website's password reset feature. If you deleted it by accident and have a recent backup of your device or Google Account, you may be able to restore it from that backup, but Chrome itself does not offer an undo option.

Will deleting passwords from Chrome log me out of websites?

No. Deleting a saved password only removes Chrome's copy — it does not log you out or change anything on the website itself. You'll remain logged in until you manually sign out or your session expires.

What's the difference between deleting a password and clearing browsing data?

Deleting a password removes only that login credential from Chrome's password manager. Clearing browsing data (Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data) removes cookies, history, cached files, and other data, but does not delete saved passwords unless you specifically check the "Passwords" box.

If I turn off sync, do my passwords disappear?

No. Turning off sync stops passwords from syncing to your Google Account and other devices, but passwords already on your current device remain there. They straightforward won't update or appear on other devices anymore.

Can I delete passwords without signing into my Google Account?

Yes. You can delete passwords stored on your device by going to Settings > Passwords without signing in. However, if you have sync enabled and want to remove a password from your Google Account across all devices, you need to sign in to your account at myaccount.google.com.