How To View and Manage Your Google Passwords

Introduction

With so many online accounts and passwords we use daily, having an effective means of organizing them safely is key. Google Password Manager provides an effective yet user-friendly solution – this article will outline how it does just that.

What is Google Password Manager?

Google Password Manager is an integrated feature of your Google account designed to make managing login credentials for various websites and applications simpler, creating easier-to-remember passwords that sync across devices connected with your account and offering convenient synchronization features across them all.

How to Access Your Saved Passwords

Accessing Google Password Manager on a Desktop

1. Open Google Chrome: Launch Google Chrome browser on your computer.
2. Navigate to Settings: Click on the three vertical dots located at the top-right corner of your browser window and choose “Settings” from the drop-down menu.

1. Find the Passwords Section: On the left sidebar, under “Autofill”, click on “Passwords”.

1. View Your Saved Passwords: Now, you will see a list of your saved passwords. To view any specific one, click its arrow icon. Enter either your device password or use fingerprint/face ID for authentication purposes to gain access.

Accessing Google Password Manager on Android Devices

1. Open Google Chrome: Launch Google Chrome app on Android devices.
2. Navigate to Settings: Tap the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of your screen, and choose “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
3. Find the Passwords Section: Scroll down and tap “Passwords.
4. View Your Saved Passwords: Once logged in, you will see a list of passwords you have stored. To view one specifically, tap its website name and either enter your device password or use fingerprint/face ID authentication for that specific site.

Accessing Google Password Manager via passwords.google.com

1. Visit the Website: Open your preferred browser and go to passwords.google.com.
2. Sign in to Your Google Account: If you’re not already logged in, enter your Google account credentials and sign in.
3. View Your Saved Passwords: Once signed in, you’ll see a list of passwords you have stored. To open any specific one, click its eye icon and either use your device password or fingerprint/face ID authentication for that password.

Managing Your Saved Passwords

Google Password Manager also allows you to edit, delete, or export your saved passwords. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Access Your Saved Passwords: Follow the above steps to access your saved passwords either through Google Chrome or passwords.google.com.
2. Edit or Delete Passwords: To change a password you’ve saved, just click on its website name and update its login details as needed. To remove a saved password altogether, click on its trashcan icon next to it.
3. Export Your Passwords: To export your passwords, click on the three vertical dots at the top-right of the list and choose “Export passwords.” Save this file where appropriate.

Accessing Google Chrome Saved Passwords on an iPhone

For iPhone users who want to access their Google Chrome saved passwords, follow these steps:

1. Open Google Chrome: Launch the Google Chrome app on your iPhone.
2. Navigate to Settings: Tap the three vertical dots in the bottom-right corner of the app and select “Settings” from the menu.
3. Access Saved Passwords: Scroll down and tap on “Password Manager”.
4. View Your Saved Passwords: You will now see a list of your saved passwords in Google Chrome. To view a specific password, tap on the website’s name then authenticate and the password will be revealed.

Managing Passwords in Bulk

Google Password Manager also allows you to select and delete multiple passwords at once. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Access Your Saved Passwords: Follow these steps to access your saved passwords using either Google Chrome or passwords.google.com.
2. Select Passwords: Click the checkbox next to each password you wish to delete.
3. Delete Selected Passwords: Once you have selected all the desired passwords, click the Trash Icon at the top of your list to delete them all instantly.

Google’s Password Checkup Feature

Google provides a Password Checkup feature, which scans your saved passwords and alerts you if any are weak, reused, or have been compromised in a data breach. Here’s how this feature can be utilized:

1. Access the Password Checkup: Visit passwords.google.com and sign in to your Google account if you’re not already logged in. Click on “Check Passwords” or “Password Checkup” to begin the process.
2. Authenticate: Authenticate using your device’s password, Face ID, or Touch ID.
3. Review the Results: Google will display the results, identifying any weak, reused, or compromised passwords and offering recommendations to strengthen them. Follow their advice to increase password security.

Frequently Asked Questions