How to View Saved Passwords Stored in your Browser

This article explains how to retrieve saved passwords across the most popular platforms and browsers, including Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Opera. Depending on the device and browser you use, the steps may vary slightly, but in all cases you will need to verify your identity to view saved credentials. Use the section that matches your browser or device below to get started.

Google Chrome – Retrieving Saved Passwords

Google Chrome uses the Google Password Manager to store and manage saved credentials. You can access it directly inside Chrome or via the web at passwords.google.com. You will need to verify your identity (PIN or password) to view, edit, or copy specific saved credentials.

Methods to Retrieve Saved Passwords:

1. Via Web (Any Browser):
   • Go to passwords.google.com.
   • Sign in to your Google Account.
   • Click on the website you want to view, then click the eye icon to reveal the password.
2. Via Chrome Desktop:
   • Open Chrome and click your profile icon in the top right.
   • Click the Passwords icon (key) or go to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Google Password Manager.
3. Via Android/iOS Device:
   • Open the Chrome app.
   • Tap the three-dot menu (top right on Android, bottom right on iOS).
   • Select Settings > Password Manager.
4. Via Google Account Settings:
   • Open your Google Account settings, navigate to the Security tab, and select Password Manager.

Apple Safari – Retrieving Saved Passwords

Apple devices manage saved passwords through the built-in Passwords app (newer devices) or through Settings (older devices). Passwords are stored in iCloud Keychain and sync automatically across all Apple devices signed in to the same Apple ID. You will need to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to view saved credentials.

Accessing Passwords on iPhone/iPad:

• Passwords App (newer iPhones): Open the Passwords app from your home screen and tap All. Authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID to see the list.
• Older iPhones: Open the Settings app, scroll down, and tap Passwords. Authenticate to view your saved credentials.
• Siri: Say, "Hey Siri, show my passwords."
• Spotlight Search: Type "Passwords" into the Spotlight search bar on your home screen and tap the Passwords app result.
• Shared Passwords: Within the Passwords app, you can view passwords that have been shared with trusted contacts.

Accessing Passwords on Mac:

1. Open System Settings (macOS Ventura and later) or System Preferences (older macOS).
2. Click on Passwords.
3. Unlock using your Touch ID or your Mac user account password.
4. Alternatively, open Safari > Settings (or Preferences) > Passwords tab.

Accessing Passwords on Windows:

If you use iCloud for Windows, you can access your Apple saved passwords through the iCloud Passwords app, available from the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft Edge – Retrieving Saved Passwords

Microsoft Edge has a built-in password manager that stores credentials locally on your device. To access it, click the three-dot menu (...) in the top right of Edge, select Settings, then choose Passwords and autofill > Microsoft Password Manager. Click the eye icon next to any saved password to reveal it — this will require your Windows PIN or device password for verification.

Steps to Access Saved Passwords in Edge:

1. Open Settings: Click the three dots (...) in the top-right corner of Edge, then select Settings.
2. Passwords and Autofill: Select the Passwords and autofill section on the left navigation menu.
3. Microsoft Password Manager: Click on Microsoft Password Manager.
4. View Credentials: Scroll down to the Saved passwords section to see a list of websites, usernames, and hidden passwords.
5. Reveal Password: Click the eye icon next to the credential you want to see.
6. Authenticate: Enter your Windows computer PIN or password when prompted for security verification.

Mozilla Firefox – Retrieving Saved Passwords

Mozilla Firefox stores saved passwords in its built-in Password Manager, also called Firefox Lockwise. You can access it directly through Firefox's menu or by using the direct link below. Firefox may require you to enter a Primary Password if you have set one up — this is an optional master password that protects all your saved logins.

Steps to Access Saved Passwords in Firefox:

1. Open the Menu: Click the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu ☰) in the top-right corner of Firefox.
2. Select Passwords: Click Passwords from the dropdown menu. This opens the Firefox Password Manager.
3. Find Your Login: Use the search bar at the top to find a specific website, or scroll through the list on the left.
4. Reveal Password: Click on the saved login entry, then click the eye icon next to the password field to reveal it.
5. Authenticate (if prompted): If you have a Primary Password set up, you will be required to enter it before your saved logins are displayed.

Opera – Retrieving Saved Passwords

Opera is built on the same Chromium engine as Google Chrome, so its password manager works very similarly. Saved passwords are stored locally and can be accessed through Opera's settings. You will need your device PIN or password to reveal saved credentials.

Steps to Access Saved Passwords in Opera:

1. Open Settings: Click the Opera logo (O) in the top-left corner of the browser, then select Settings. Alternatively, press Alt + P (Windows) or Cmd + , (Mac).
2. Autofill: In the Settings menu, click on Autofill in the left navigation panel.
3. Passwords: Click on Passwords to open the list of saved credentials.
4. Find Your Login: Scroll through the list or use the search bar to find the website you are looking for.
5. Reveal Password: Click the eye icon next to the saved password to reveal it.
6. Authenticate: Enter your device PIN or password when prompted.

Review

Knowing how to retrieve your saved passwords is an important part of managing your account access. Whether you use Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Opera, each browser provides a built-in password manager that securely stores your credentials. In all cases, you will be required to verify your identity before viewing saved passwords. Use the quick-access addresses provided in each section above to jump directly to your browser's password manager, or follow the step-by-step instructions if you prefer to navigate manually.