How to See Saved Passwords in Chrome Edge and Firefox

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How to See Saved Passwords in Chrome, Edge and Firefox

You let your browser remember a password months ago, and now you need it on another device - or you just want to check what's saved. Every major browser keeps a list you can open, search and edit. Here is where to find it in Chrome, Edge and Firefox on a Windows PC, and on your phone.

Only open password lists for your own accounts, on your own devices.

Google Chrome

These are Google's steps:

Open Chrome and select More (the three dots, top right).
Select Passwords and autofill > Google Password Manager.
Select the site you want.
Choose Show password (the eye icon). Windows may ask for your PIN or password first.

Faster: type chrome://password-manager in the address bar.

From the same page you can Edit or Delete a saved password. If you sync Chrome with your Google Account, the same list is also at passwords.google.com in any browser.

Microsoft Edge

Open Edge and select Settings and more (the three dots) > Settings.
Go to Profiles > Passwords.
Find the site and select the eye icon to show the password. Edge asks you to confirm with your Windows PIN or password.

Newer Edge versions group passwords with payment cards under Wallet, so you may land there instead - the password list works the same way. You can also type edge://settings/passwords in the address bar.

Mozilla Firefox

Open the Firefox menu (three lines, top right).
Select Passwords. The about:logins page opens in a new tab.
Pick a login on the left and select the eye icon to reveal the password, or Copy to copy it.

If you set a Primary Password in Firefox, you'll have to enter it first. You can also type about:logins in the address bar.

On Your Phone

Menu names vary by app version and phone maker, so look for "Passwords" or "Password Manager":

Chrome on Android or iPhone: open Chrome > More (three dots) > Settings > Google Password Manager (on some versions, Password Manager). On many Android phones the same list is in Settings > Google > Autofill > Google Password Manager.
iPhone (Safari and apps): passwords saved by Safari live in Apple's Passwords app on recent iOS versions, or in Settings > Passwords on older ones. Face ID or your passcode is needed to view them.
Edge or Firefox on a phone: open the app's Settings and look for Passwords (Edge) or Passwords under Privacy/Logins (Firefox).

Keep Your Saved Passwords Safe

A browser's password list is only as safe as the device it's on:

Lock your PC with Windows + L when you walk away, and use a PIN or password on your phone.
Don't share a Windows account. Give family members their own account so they can't open your list.
Check the warnings. Chrome's Password Manager has a Checkup that flags passwords that are weak, reused or found in a data breach. Change those first - see how to check if your email was in a data breach.
Turn on two-step sign-in for your Google and Microsoft accounts, since they protect synced passwords: how to turn on two-factor authentication.
Be careful with exports. Chrome and others can export passwords to a CSV file, but that file is plain text. Use it only to move to another password manager, then delete it.

If you juggle several browsers and devices, one password manager for everything is easier than hunting through each browser: see how to use a password manager safely.

Password Not There?

Wrong profile or account: browsers can have several profiles. Check the profile icon at the top right, and which Google or Microsoft account is signed in.
Saved in another browser: check each browser you've used on that PC.
Never saved: if you chose "Never" when the browser offered, the site appears in a Never saved or Declined list instead. You'll need to reset the password on the website with its Forgot password link.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why does Windows ask for my PIN or password before showing a saved password?

It's a security check so that someone using your unlocked PC can't read your passwords. Enter the PIN or password you use to sign in to Windows.

Can I see Chrome passwords from another device?

Yes, if you sync Chrome with your Google Account. Go to passwords.google.com in any browser and sign in. Passwords saved only on one computer without sync won't appear there.

Is it safe to export my passwords?

The export is a plain text CSV file that anyone can read. Only export to move passwords into another password manager, then delete the file straight away and empty the Recycle Bin.

I don't see a password I'm sure I saved. Where is it?

It may be saved in a different browser, a different browser profile, or a different Google or Microsoft account. Check each browser you use and which account is signed in.