How to Stop Google Chrome Prompting to Save Passwords?

Local password management is standard practice in a web browser. Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, Firefox etc. Almost every web browser, including the Internet, allows users to select the built-in password manager to take care of login details. The problem arises when you are already using a third-party password manager like 1Password or LastPass and you no longer need the built-in password manager from Microsoft or Google. Here’s how to disable Google Chrome from prompting to save passwords on web and mobile.

Every time you log into a new website or update the password on an old website, Google Chrome presents a popup to save or update information. For casual users, this is fine. However, those using a native password manager like Dashlane or Enpass may find this behavior annoying.

It’s pretty easy to stop Google Chrome from prompting to save passwords on web and mobile. The steps are different for each platform though. Here we will cover Windows/Mac, Android and iPhone.

Close the Save Password Popup in Chrome for Desktop

In the screenshots below, we’re using Google Chrome for Mac.

Since both the Windows and Mac versions of Google Chrome carry the same interface, you can use the same method in the Google Chrome Windows app to disable the password save popup.

Stage 1: Open the Google Chrome browser.

Step 2: Click the Google account profile picture in the upper right corner.

Stage 3: Select the password icon. It will take you directly to the Passwords menu in the Autofill area.

Step 4: Disable the offer toggle to save passwords.

This much. Chrome no longer prompts you to use the Chrome Password Manager to save confidential information.

Turn off Save Password Popups in Chrome for Android

It offers the same Save Password popup on Google Chrome, Android and iPhone to provide a seamless password management experience across all platforms.

Here’s how to disable the “Save password” popup in Chrome for Android.

Stage 1: Open Google Chrome on Android.

Step 2: Tap the three-dot menu in the upper right corner.

Stage 3: Go to the Passwords section.

Step 4: Deactivate save passwords change.

Chrome for Android will now stop asking you about saving usernames and passwords to your Google account.

Turn off Save Password Pop-ups in Chrome for iPhone

Unlike its Android counterpart, Google Chrome for iPhone uses a bottom navigation bar for better accessibility. Follow the steps to disable password save popups in Chrome for iPhone.

Stage 1: Open Google Chrome on iPhone.

Step 2: Tap the three-dot menu at the bottom.

Stage 3: Tap on Settings.

Step 4: Tap on Passwords from the menu below.

Step 5: Deactivate Save Passwords Switch from the Passwords menu and you can continue without constant reminders from Google to save passwords.

Get a Third-Party Password Manager

While Chrome Password Manager works well for casual users, advanced users should look elsewhere for their password management needs.

• Chrome Password Manager does not have native apps for iPhone and Android. That’s why you can’t enjoy these autofill tricks to fill in login details on the go.

• Unlike 1Password, Enpass or LastPass, Google’s password management lacks multi-vault support. After a while, there is confusion with hundreds of entries. Better than using a password manager app with multiple vaults for better organization.

• Chrome’s native password manager does not support two-factor authentication. However, custom password managers will offer it.

• There is no way to access saved passwords from other browsers like Safari or Microsoft Edge. You’ll have to go through a long import/export trick to move passwords between browsers.

• Google’s password management does not allow you to create strong passwords. This means that there is a good chance of reusing old and weaker passwords.

You can easily replace Chrome’s default password manager with a custom service like 1Password to keep your login information secure.

In the screenshot below, you can see the 1Password extension for Google Chrome in action. From the 1Password settings you can go to the AutoFill tab and enable the toggle. Offer to fill and save passwords.

After doing this, 1Password will prompt you to save passwords whenever you try to log in to a new website or update passwords on an old website.

Stop Google Chrome Prompting to Save Passwords

Unless you plan to use Google Chrome to store login and password details, it is recommended that you turn off annoying pop-ups asking you to save passwords on mobile and web. We also recommend upgrading to a native password manager solution for a better and more secure experience across all platforms.

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