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How to Force Google Chrome to Save Your Passwords for Websites

Key takeaways:

  • Chrome has a built-in password manager that can save and autofill your login credentials
  • If Chrome isn’t offering to save passwords, make sure the feature is enabled in settings
  • You can manually add website passwords to Chrome’s password manager
  • Removing a site from Chrome’s “Never Saved” list will allow it to prompt you to save passwords again

Do you struggle to remember all the different usernames and passwords for the various websites you use? Google Chrome has a handy built-in password manager that can save your login credentials and automatically fill them in the next time you visit a site. However, sometimes Chrome doesn’t offer to save a password, even if you have the feature enabled.

In this article, we’ll walk through how to force Chrome to save your passwords, so you never have to worry about forgetting them again. We’ll cover enabling the password saving feature, manually adding passwords, and troubleshooting when Chrome isn’t prompting you to save. By the end, you’ll be a pro at managing your website passwords in Chrome!

Enable Password Saving in Chrome Settings

The first step is to make sure the password saving feature is actually turned on in Chrome. Here’s how to check:

  1. Open the Chrome browser and click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner
  2. Click on “Settings” in the dropdown menu
  3. Click “Autofill” in the left sidebar, then select “Password Manager”
  4. Make sure the toggle next to “Offer to save passwords” is switched on (it should be blue)

If this setting was turned off, Chrome will start prompting you to save login credentials again whenever you enter them on a website.

Add Password to Chrome Manually

Even with the password saving feature enabled, sometimes Chrome misses the opportunity to save your login, or you might have previously told it not to save for a particular site. In these cases, you can manually add the website credentials to Chrome’s password manager:

  1. Open Chrome’s settings and go to the Password Manager as described above
  2. At the bottom, click the “Add” button
  3. Type in the website URL, your username, and your password, then click “Save”

Chrome will now autofill those credentials anytime you visit that site’s login page. This is a handy way to go back and save passwords for sites you use frequently.

Remove Sites from the “Never Saved” List

When Chrome prompts you to save a password and you select “Never”, it adds the site to a list of “Never Saved” sites. It then will not ask you about saving passwords on that site again.

If you change your mind and want Chrome to start prompting you to save passwords for a particular website again, you need to remove it from the Never Saved list:

  1. Go to Chrome’s Password Manager in settings
  2. Scroll down to the “Never Saved” section
  3. Find the website you want to remove and click the “X” icon next to it
  4. Chrome will now prompt you to save your password the next time you log in to that site

Use Chrome’s Password Generator for Strong, Unique Passwords

One of the best ways to keep your accounts secure is to use a different, strong password for every website. But creating and remembering complex passwords is difficult.

Luckily, Chrome has a built-in password generator that will create and save random passwords for you:

  1. When signing up for a new website, click in the password field
  2. Chrome will suggest a strong password and show a key icon
  3. Click the key icon to use the suggested password
  4. Make sure to let Chrome save the password when prompted

Using this feature ensures you have strong, unique passwords for all your accounts without having to come up with them yourself. Plus Chrome remembers them so you don’t have to!

FAQ

What if I’m using Chrome on my phone or tablet?

The process for enabling password saving and adding passwords manually is very similar on mobile devices. In the Chrome app:

  1. Tap the three-dot menu icon and select “Settings”
  2. Tap “Passwords”
  3. Make sure “Save passwords” is toggled on
  4. To add a password manually, tap the “Add” button at the bottom

Is it safe to let Chrome save my passwords?

Google takes security seriously and encrypts the password data stored by Chrome. However, it’s generally recommended to use a dedicated password manager for better security, especially for sensitive accounts like banking or email.

Some additional precautions you can take are:

  • Enable two-factor authentication on accounts whenever possible
  • Don’t let Chrome save passwords on shared or public computers
  • Use a strong, unique password for your Google account and keep it secret

Can I export my saved passwords from Chrome?

Yes, you can! To export your passwords:

  1. Go to the Password Manager in Chrome settings
  2. Click the three-dot menu icon and select “Export passwords”
  3. You’ll be asked to confirm by entering your computer password
  4. Save the CSV file that is generated, which will contain all your saved logins

This is a good way to back up your passwords or import them into another password manager. Just be sure to keep the file secure, as it contains all your login credentials in plain text.

What if I don’t want Chrome to save passwords at all?

To disable the password saving feature entirely:

  1. Go to Chrome settings
  2. Click “Autofill” then “Password Manager”
  3. Toggle off the “Offer to save passwords” setting

With this turned off, Chrome will no longer prompt you to save passwords on any sites. You can turn it back on at any time by following the same steps.

By taking advantage of Chrome’s password manager and generator, you can keep your accounts secure without the hassle of remembering tons of different logins. Just make sure to enable the features in settings and be mindful of when and where you save your passwords. With a little know-how, Chrome can be a handy tool for wrangling all your website credentials!

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