Delete a saved password in three steps

Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top right corner. Select Settings, then click Autofill and passwords on the left side. Choose Passwords to see all your saved passwords.

Find the password you want to remove by scrolling or typing the website name in the search box. Click the three dots next to that password entry and select Delete. Chrome will remove it immediately — you won't see a confirmation message, but the password is gone.

The next time you visit that website, Chrome won't fill in your password automatically. You'll need to type it in by hand or save it again if you want Chrome to remember it.

Key Takeaways

  • Deleted passwords are removed from Chrome permanently and cannot be recovered from the browser itself.
  • Deleting a password from Chrome does not change your actual password on the website — only Chrome's copy disappears.
  • You can delete one password at a time or clear all saved passwords at once through Settings.
  • If you use a Google Account and sync is turned on, deleting a password removes it from all devices where you're signed into Chrome.

Delete multiple passwords at once

If you want to remove several passwords instead of one, Chrome lets you delete them together. Go to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Passwords again.

Check the box next to each password you want to delete. You can select as many as you need. Once you've checked all the ones you want gone, a Delete button appears at the top. Click it, and all selected passwords are removed at once.

Clear all saved passwords from Chrome

To delete every password Chrome has saved, use the Clear Browsing Data tool. Click the three dots in the top right, then select Settings. On the left side, click Privacy and security, then Clear browsing data.

A window pops up with options for what to delete. Make sure the time range at the top is set to All time if you want to remove everything. Check only the box next to Passwords and other sign-in data — leave the other boxes unchecked unless you want to delete your browsing history, cookies, and cached images too.

Click Clear data and Chrome removes all your saved passwords. This action cannot be undone through Chrome's interface, though if you use Google Account sync, you may be able to recover them through your Google Account settings on a different device.

What happens when you delete a password

Deleting a password from Chrome only removes it from your browser. Your actual password on the website stays the same — you haven't changed anything on Facebook, Gmail, your bank, or anywhere else. The website has no idea you deleted Chrome's copy.

The next time you visit that website, Chrome won't automatically fill in your username and password. You'll type them in by hand. If you want Chrome to save them again, a prompt will appear asking if you'd like to save the password.

If you use Chrome sync and you're signed into a Google Account, deleting a password removes it from Chrome on all your devices — your phone, tablet, and computer. The deletion syncs across everything within a few minutes.

Recover a password you accidentally deleted

If you deleted a password by mistake, Chrome doesn't have an undo button. However, if you use Google Account sync, you might recover it. Sign into your Google Account on a different device where Chrome still has that password saved, and the sync should restore it to your first device.

If that doesn't work, your only option is to reset the password on the actual website. Visit the website's login page, click "Forgot password," and follow their steps to create a new one. Then save it in Chrome again.

To avoid accidental deletions in the future, be careful when using the Clear Browsing Data tool — it's easy to check the wrong boxes. When deleting individual passwords, double-check the website name before clicking Delete.

Turn off password saving if you don't want Chrome to remember them

If you don't want Chrome to save passwords at all, you can turn off the feature. Go to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Passwords. Toggle off the switch next to Offer to save passwords.

With this turned off, Chrome won't ask you to save passwords when you log into websites. Any passwords already saved will stay in Chrome unless you delete them manually. This setting applies only to the current user profile — if someone else uses Chrome on your computer with their own profile, they can still save passwords in theirs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see my saved passwords before I delete them?

Yes. Go to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Passwords. Click the eye icon next to any password to reveal it. You'll need to enter your computer's password or use your fingerprint to view it, depending on your device.

If I delete a password from Chrome, will it delete from my phone too?

Yes, if you use the same Google Account on both devices and sync is turned on. The deletion syncs within a few minutes. If you use different accounts or sync is off, the password stays on your phone.

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

Deleting a single password removes just that one entry. Clearing browsing data removes passwords, browsing history, cookies, cached images, and other data all at once. Clearing data is faster if you want to remove everything, but riskier if you only want to delete passwords.

Can I delete a password without signing into Chrome?

Yes. You don't need to be signed into a Google Account to delete passwords from Chrome. You can delete them from any user profile on your computer. If you are signed in and sync is on, the deletion affects all your devices.

Will deleting a Chrome password log me out of websites?

No. Deleting a password from Chrome doesn't log you out or change anything on the website. You'll stay logged in until you manually log out or the website's session expires. Chrome just won't remember your password for next time.