How to Remove Saved Passwords From Web Browsers

Browsers
Web browsers make it convenient to save passwords for easier online access. However, there may be times when you want to remove saved passwords for security or privacy reasons, or perhaps simply because they have expired. This guide will show you how to do that in three popular web browsers: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. By following these steps, you can keep your sensitive information secure and up to date.

Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and look for three dots (…) in the top-right corner. Click on the dots and select “Settings” from the menu.

Go to Settings
Go to Settings

Select Profiles at the left pane and choose Passwords

Under Profiles select Passwords
Under Profiles select Passwords

You’ll see a list of saved passwords under the “Saved Passwords” section. To remove a password, find the three dots (⋯) next to it and choose “Delete.”

Click the ... dots
Click the dots
Choose Delete
Choose Delete

Google Chrome

Open Google Chrome and locate the three dots (…) in the top-right corner .Click on the dots and select “Settings” from the options.

Go to Settings
Go to Settings

Find “Autofill And Passwords” at left pane, Select it and choose “Password Manager”

Go to Autofill and Passwords > Password Manager
Go to Autofill and Passwords > Password Manager

You’ll find a list of saved passwords. Select the profile from which you wish to remove the saved password and choose Delete.

Select the password to delete
Select the password to delete
Delete
Delete

Mozilla Firefox

Open Mozilla Firefox and look for the three horizontal lines (☰) in the top-right corner. Click on the lines and select “Settings” from the menu.

Go to Settings
Go to Settings

In search box type “Password” , find “Login and Passwords” and select “Saved Logins”

Search for 'Password' and go to Saved Logins
Search for Password and go to Saved Logins

At the left pane you’ll see a list of saved passwords. To remove a password, choose a profile and click “Remove”

Select the password then choose Remove
Select the password then choose Remove
Confirm removal
Confirm removal

By following these simple steps, you can easily remove those unnecessary saved passwords from your web browsers. It’s a great way to tidy up your browsing experience and maintain security. Just remember, you’ll have to manually enter these passwords again when you visit websites that require authentication.

More browser tips? Check out our blog on web privacy Better Web Privacy – Browsers, Trackers & Blockers

To transfer your browser settings across multiple devices, see Setting Up A Sync Account in Firefox and Chrome and also Edge

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