How to Remove Saved Passwords from Google Chrome

Google Chrome is undoubtedly the most popular browser. It comes by default on every Android phone. People also prefer products from Google over Safari and Internet Explorer on desktop. A new wave of browsers like Brave and Vivaldi and older players like Firefox and Microsoft Edge are getting better offers with more features. If you plan to switch from Google Chrome to another browser, it is recommended to remove saved passwords from the Chrome browser.

Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari etc. Most web browsers, such as While users mostly invest in a full-fledged password manager, it is common to see the same users save their passwords in a preferred web browser like Google Chrome.

When users switch from their daily Google Chrome browser to a new Firefox or Microsoft Edge, they only import Bookmarks and History. People often forget to export or remove saved passwords from the old Chrome browser, which leaves them for a potential data breach.

In this article, we will talk about how to delete saved passwords in Google Chrome. You can choose the Google Chrome desktop browser or use the Google Chrome app (we’ll explain later) to change or remove saved passwords.

Use Google Chrome Desktop

You can use the desktop version of Google Chrome to search for and make changes to saved passwords. Follow the steps below and delete saved passwords from Chrome.

Stage 1: Open Google Chrome browser on desktop.

Step 2: Make sure you sign in using your Google account sign-in credentials.

Stage 3: You can go to Settings > AutoFill > Passwords or tap the little Profile icon in the menu bar to open the Passwords menu.

Step 4: Here you will see a list of saved passwords along with website names and usernames. Unlike Firefox, Google Chrome does not show the creation date, last modified date, and other details.

Step 5: Go to the website information you want to delete and tap the three-dot menu.

Step 6: Select Remove to delete the saved login information from the Google Chrome browser.

Unfortunately Google Chrome does not offer a dedicated password manager like Firefox Lockwise. But the good news is there is a way to view, manage and remove saved passwords from Google Chrome mobile app.

Use Google Chrome on Mobile

Google Chrome also offers the ability to view and manage saved login information from mobile apps. Follow the steps below to delete saved passwords from Google Chrome Android app.

on Android

Stage 1: Open Google Chrome browser on Android.

Step 2: Sign in using your Google account credentials.

Stage 3: Tap the three-dot menu in the upper right corner and go to Settings.

Step 4: Go to Passwords and you will see a list of saved logins for websites.

Step 5: Tap on the sign-in information and select Delete from the menu below.

The steps are the same as for iPhone. The only difference is you have to go to the Settings menu from the bottom bar. Follow the steps below to make changes to iPhone.

on iPhone

Stage 1: Open Google Chrome on iPhone.

Step 2: Go to the Settings menu from the bottom bar menu.

Stage 3: Go to the Passwords menu.

Step 4: Tap the website name whose login you want to delete and select Delete from the menu below.

Export Login Information

Users often remove passwords from Google Chrome when they plan to switch to another browser or don’t use their old credentials. In such cases, it is recommended to export the login information with you. Google Chrome allows you to export login details so you can easily add them to the new browser. Follow the steps below to export login information from Google Chrome browser on desktop.

Stage 1: Open Google Chrome browser on desktop.

Step 2: Make sure you’re signed in using Google account credentials.

Stage 3: Tap the Settings menu in the upper right corner.

Step 4: Open the AutoFill > Saved Passwords menu.

Step 5: Tap the three-dot menu next to the Saved Passwords option.

Step 6: Select Export Passwords. Remember, your passwords are visible to anyone who has access to the exported file. Therefore, store the file in a safe place where only you have permission to view it.

Now you can import the CSV file to the new browser and enjoy the smooth autofill process.

Delete Saved Passwords from Google Chrome

As I mentioned earlier, People often forget to remove unnecessary login information from old browser. The app makes users vulnerable to potential data theft. If you plan to continue from Google Chrome or keep the Saved Passwords menu uncluttered, you should remove the unwanted and irrelevant login entries from the Chrome Settings menu.

Next: You can completely remove Google account from Chrome. Read the post below to learn how to remove a Google account from Chrome.