How to Show Passwords in Chrome

Display your saved Chrome passwords

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Scott Orgera
Scott Orgera
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Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified.
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Updated on February 10, 2022

What to Know

  • Select the three dots in the upper-right corner of the browser or app > Settings > Passwords > eye icon to view the password.
  • Or, type Chrome://settings in the address bar to go straight to Settings.

This article explains how to view your saved Chrome passwords on the desktop and mobile versions of Google Chrome for all operating systems.

How to Show Saved Passwords in Chrome

To view your saved Chrome passwords on Chrome OS, Linux, macOS, and Windows:

  1. Open Google Chrome and select the three dots in the upper-right corner of the browser window.

    A screenshot of Chrome with the More Options menu highlighted

  2. Choose Settings from the drop-down menu.

    You can also access Chrome's settings by entering chrome://settings in the address bar.

    A screenshot of Chrome with the Settings command highlighted

  3. Select Passwords under the Autofill section to open the Google Chrome password manager.

    Passwords in Chrome settings

  4. A list of saved passwords will appear, each accompanied by their corresponding website and username. By default, these fields show a series of dots. To view a specific password, select the eye next to it.

    The eye icon in Chrome passwords

  5. You may now receive a prompt to enter the operating system username and password, depending on your platform. Once successfully authenticated, the password you've chosen will be shown in clear text. To hide it once again, select the eye icon a second time. 

    Windows Security login screen on Google Chrome

How to View Saved Passwords in Chrome for Android and iOS

Follow the instructions below to show your saved Chrome passwords on Android or iOS devices.

  1. Tap the three dots in the upper-right corner of the Chrome app.

  2. Tap Settings.

    Settings in Chrome for iOS

  3. Select Passwords.

  4. A list of saved passwords will now appear, accompanied by their corresponding website and username. Tap the password that you wish to view.

  5. Tap the eye to reveal the password. You may receive a prompt to enter your device's passcode, or asked to authenticate using your fingerprint or Face ID. Once successfully authenticated, the password selected will be displayed. To hide it once again, tap the eye icon a second time. 

    Viewing a password in Chrome for mobile
FAQ
  • How do I delete saved passwords in Chrome?

    In the desktop browser, go to Settings > Autofill > Passwords to view saved passwords. Then, click the More menu (three vertical dots) and select Remove. In the mobile app, select More (three horizontal dots) > Settings > Passwords. Tap the password, select Edit, and then choose Delete at the bottom of the screen.

  • How do I clear all of my saved passwords in Chrome?

    Chrome doesn't include a quick way to immediately delete all of your saved passwords. You'll need to clear them one at a time on the mobile app or the desktop browser.

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