Delete saved passwords from Chrome settings

Open Chrome and select the three vertical dots in the top right corner, then choose Settings. Go to Autofill and passwords on the left sidebar, then click Passwords. You will see a list of every site where Chrome has saved your password.

Find the password you want to remove. Click the three dots next to it and select Delete. The password disappears immediately — Chrome does not ask you to confirm, so the deletion is final.

If you want to delete many passwords at once, there is no bulk delete option in the passwords list itself. You will need to delete them one at a time, or use the "Clear browsing data" method described below, which removes all saved passwords at once.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete individual passwords by opening Settings, going to Autofill and passwords, clicking Passwords, and selecting Delete next to the password you want to remove.
  • Chrome does not ask you to confirm the deletion, so the password is gone as soon as you click Delete.
  • To delete all saved passwords at once, use Clear browsing data and select the "Passwords and other sign-in data" checkbox.
  • Deleting a password from Chrome does not change your actual password on the website — you can still log in with the same password if you remember it.
  • If you delete a password by mistake, there is no way to recover it from Chrome; you will need to use the website's password reset option.

Delete all saved passwords at once with Clear browsing data

If you want to remove every password Chrome has saved, use the Clear browsing data tool instead of deleting them individually. Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete on Windows or Command + Shift + Delete on Mac to open the window directly.

At the top, make sure the time range is set to All time so you remove all saved passwords, not just recent ones. Check the box next to Passwords and other sign-in data. Uncheck everything else unless you also want to delete browsing history, cookies, or cached images.

Click Clear data. Chrome will remove all saved passwords immediately. This action cannot be undone, so use it only if you are certain you want to delete everything.

Find passwords you forgot you saved

Before you delete a password, you might want to see what it actually is — especially if you have not logged into that site in a while and do not remember the password. Open the Passwords page as described above, find the site, and click the eye icon next to the password field. Chrome will ask you to confirm your computer password or use your fingerprint, then show you the saved password in plain text.

Write down or copy the password somewhere safe before you delete it, because once it is gone from Chrome, you cannot retrieve it. If you delete it by mistake and do not have it written down, you will need to use the website's "Forgot password" link to reset it.

Prevent Chrome from saving passwords in the future

When you log into a site, Chrome usually offers to save your password. If you do not want Chrome to save passwords at all, you can turn this off. Go to Settings, then Autofill and passwords, then Passwords. Toggle off the switch next to Offer to save passwords.

You can also block Chrome from saving passwords for specific websites. On the Passwords page, scroll down to the Never saved section. This list shows sites where you have told Chrome not to save your password. If you want to add a site, you can do it here, or simply click "Not now" the next time Chrome offers to save a password for that site.

Understand what deleting a password actually does

Deleting a password from Chrome only removes it from your browser. It does not change your actual password on the website, log you out of any accounts, or notify the website that you deleted it. You can still log in to that site with the same password if you remember it, or use the website's password reset feature if you do not.

If you are deleting passwords because you are concerned about security — for example, you think someone else has access to your computer — deleting them from Chrome is a good first step. However, you should also change the actual passwords on any sensitive accounts like email, banking, or social media. Deleting the saved password does not protect those accounts if someone else knows the real password.

Export passwords from Chrome before deleting them

Chrome does not have a built-in export feature for passwords, but you can view and copy them manually. Open the Passwords page, click the eye icon next to each password to reveal it, and copy it to a password manager or a secure document.

If you use a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or Dashlane, you can import passwords directly into it from Chrome. Most password managers have an import tool that reads Chrome's saved passwords and transfers them. Check your password manager's documentation for the exact steps, as the process varies by application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover a password I deleted from Chrome?

No. Once you delete a password from Chrome, it is permanently gone from your browser. If you did not write it down or save it elsewhere, your only option is to use the website's password reset feature to create a new password.

Does deleting a password from Chrome log me out of websites?

No. Deleting a saved password only removes it from Chrome's storage. You will remain logged into any websites where you are currently signed in. The next time you close and reopen your browser, you will need to log in manually or use another sign-in method.

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

Deleting a single password removes only that one saved password. Clearing browsing data removes all saved passwords at once, along with other data like browsing history and cookies if you select those options. Use Clear browsing data when you want to wipe everything; use individual deletion when you only want to remove specific passwords.

Will deleting passwords from Chrome affect my other devices?

If you are signed into the same Google account on multiple devices and have sync turned on, deleting a password on one device will remove it from all of them. If you do not want this to happen, turn off password sync in Chrome Settings before deleting, or delete only on the device where you want the password removed.

Is it safe to let Chrome save passwords?

Chrome encrypts saved passwords and protects them with your computer's lock screen, but storing passwords in a browser is generally less secure than using a dedicated password manager. If you share your computer with others or use it in public, consider using a password manager instead and deleting passwords from Chrome.