How to See Passwords in Chrome

We’ve all been there: you click “Log in,” Chrome offers to autofill your details, and you realize you have no idea what the actual password is. The browser knows. You don’t. Not ideal when you need that password on another device, in another app, or after switching browsers.

The good news? Google Chrome comes with a built-in password manager that lets you securely view, copy, and manage your saved passwords across devices. The better news? You don’t need to be a hacker, a coder, or “that IT person” in the office to use it.

In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to see passwords in Chrome on your computer, Android phone, and iPhone or iPad, plus how to export them safely and keep your accounts secure while you’re poking around in your digital vault.

Important Reminder Before You Start

Before we dive into buttons and menus, a quick but serious disclaimer:

• Only view passwords that belong to you. Accessing someone else’s accounts or trying to bypass security protections is unethical and often illegal.
• Chrome will ask you to confirm it’s really you. On most devices, you’ll need to enter your computer password, device PIN, Face ID, Touch ID, or another form of authentication before it shows a password.
• Anyone with full access to your device may see your passwords. If someone can unlock your computer or phone, they may be able to see your saved passwords too. This is why screen locks and good physical security matter.

With that out of the way, let’s get your own passwords back under control.

How to See Passwords in Chrome on a Computer

On desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux, or ChromeOS), Chrome uses Google Password Manager. You can access it either from Chrome’s menu or directly through a special URL.

Method 1: Using Chrome’s Menu

Follow these steps on your computer:

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. In the top-right corner, click the three-dot menu (More).
3. Click Settings.
4. In the left sidebar, select Passwords and autofill (or simply Autofill in some versions).
5. Click Google Password Manager or Password Manager.
6. You’ll now see a list of saved websites with your usernames and masked passwords (usually shown as dots or bullets).
7. Click a specific site entry, then click the eye icon next to the password to reveal it.
8. Chrome will prompt you to confirm your identity (for example, via your computer password, Windows Hello, Touch ID, etc.). Once authenticated, the password will be visible.

From here, you can copy the password, update it, or delete it if you’re no longer using that account.

Method 2: Going Straight to passwords.google.com

You can also access your saved passwords in any browser using your Google Account:

1. Open a browser and go to passwords.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same Google Account you use in Chrome.
3. You’ll see the full list of saved passwords across devices that sync with this account.
4. Click any website entry, then click the eye icon to reveal the password (after confirming your identity).

This is especially handy if you’re on a different computer or using another browser but still need to look up one of your passwords.

How to See Passwords in Chrome on Android

On Android, Chrome and Google Password Manager are tightly integrated. As long as you’re signed into Chrome and sync is turned on, your passwords follow you.

Here’s how to view them:

1. Open the Chrome app on your Android device.
2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Google Password Manager (or Passwords, depending on your version).
5. You’ll see a searchable list of your saved passwords. Tap the site whose password you want to see.
6. Tap the eye icon or Show password.
7. Authenticate with your screen lock, fingerprint, or face unlock if prompted.

Once authenticated, the password will appear in plain text. You can copy it into another app or jot it down somewhere safer (ideally a secure password manager, not a sticky note on your monitor).

How to See Passwords in Chrome on iPhone & iPad

If you’re an iOS user who lives in Chrome instead of Safari, you still get access to Google Password Manager.

1. Open the Chrome app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap the three-dot menu (usually in the bottom-right corner).
3. Tap Password Manager or Passwords.
4. Under Saved passwords & passkeys, tap the account or website you’re interested in.
5. Tap Show password.
6. Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.

Just like on Android, you’ll then see the password in plain text and can copy it for use in other apps or services.

How to Copy or Export Passwords from Chrome (Safely)

Sometimes you don’t just want to see a password you want to move everything to a dedicated password manager or back up your credentials. Chrome lets you export your passwords as a CSV file, but you should handle this very carefully.

Copying a Single Password

If you only need one password:

1. Open the password entry (on desktop or mobile) using the steps above.
2. Use the copy icon next to the password instead of revealing it, if available.
3. Paste it directly into the destination app, login screen, or password manager.

This avoids leaving the plain-text password visible on your screen.

Exporting All Passwords (Desktop)

On desktop, you can export your saved passwords:

1. Open Chrome > Settings > Passwords and autofill > Google Password Manager.
2. In Password Manager, go to Settings (usually a small cog icon).
3. Scroll to Export passwords and choose Download file.
4. Confirm you want to export and authenticate when prompted.
5. Chrome will save a .csv file with all your passwords in plain text.

That CSV file is extremely sensitive. Anyone who gets it can see all your passwords. Delete it as soon as you’ve imported it into a secure password manager, and never email it or store it in plain cloud storage.

Why You Might Not See Any Saved Passwords

If you open Password Manager and find… nothing… don’t panic just yet. A few common issues can explain an empty list:

1. Passwords Were Never Saved

Chrome only saves passwords if:

• You clicked Save when prompted, or
• You turned on “Offer to save passwords” in settings.

If you always clicked “Never” or disabled saving, Chrome won’t have anything to show.

2. You’re Logged into the Wrong Google Account

Passwords in Chrome are tied to your Google Account if sync is turned on. If you’re using a work account instead of a personal one (or vice versa), you might be staring at the wrong password vault. Check the profile icon in the top-right of Chrome to confirm which account you’re using.

3. Sync Is Turned Off

If you saved passwords on one device but turned off sync, they might live only on that device. To sync passwords:

• Go to Chrome Settings > You and Google > Sync.
• Make sure Passwords is enabled.

4. You Switched Devices or Reinstalled Chrome

If you weren’t signed into your Google Account when saving passwords, they may have been stored only locally. After reinstalling Chrome or switching devices, those local-only passwords don’t come along for the ride.

Security Tips When Viewing Passwords in Chrome

Being able to see your passwords is convenient, but convenience should not come at the cost of security. Here are some practical tips to stay safe:

• Always lock your devices. If someone can unlock your laptop or phone, they have a clear path to your saved passwords.
• Turn on extra verification for autofill. On many devices, Chrome and Google Password Manager can require Face ID, Touch ID, fingerprint, or Windows Hello before auto-filling passwords. This stops someone from casually logging in if they borrow your device.
• Avoid viewing passwords on public or shared computers. Don’t reveal passwords on devices you don’t fully control.
• Use unique passwords for every site. If you discover that several entries in Chrome use the same password, it’s time to clean house. Reuse is a major security risk.
• Consider a dedicated password manager. Chrome’s built-in manager has improved a lot, but third-party tools often provide stronger security features, data breach monitoring, and better organization.

Think of Chrome’s password view as a tool for recovery and transition, not as your only long-term security strategy.

Real-World Experiences with Seeing Passwords in Chrome

If you’ve ever felt personally attacked by that “Incorrect password” message, you’re in good company. Let’s talk about how people actually use Chrome’s password viewing features in daily life and what you can learn from their experiences.

“I Just Got a New Phone and Nothing Works”

One common scenario: you upgrade your phone, install all your favorite apps, and then realize you don’t know the password to anything. Emails? Banks? Streaming services? Gone from your memory.

This is where Chrome’s cross-device password sync saves the day. If you’ve been using Chrome on your old phone or computer with password sync turned on, you can:

• Sign into Chrome on your new phone with your Google Account.
• Open Password Manager from Chrome settings.
• Search for each app or website and copy the passwords into the new apps as needed.

Many users discover that their “lost” passwords were never lost Chrome was just quietly carrying them around.

“I Want to Move to a Real Password Manager”

Another popular use case is upgrading from Chrome’s built-in manager to a dedicated password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, NordPass, or others. The process usually looks like this:

1. Export passwords from Chrome as a CSV file.
2. Immediately import that CSV into the new password manager.
3. Delete the CSV file from your computer (and from your trash or recycle bin).

In this situation, being able to see and export passwords in Chrome is less about reading them and more about migrating them in bulk. Many users who do this say it’s the first time they truly realized how many accounts they have and how many of them were using weak or recycled passwords.

“I Forgot My Wi-Fi Password”

Here’s another real-life headache: the Wi-Fi router is in an inconvenient location, the label is worn off, and the only device currently connected is your laptop. If you’ve saved the Wi-Fi password in your Google Account for network devices, it may appear in your Password Manager as a saved credential.

While this doesn’t work in every setup, many people have found that Google Password Manager will store Wi-Fi details for supported devices, letting them quickly reveal and share the password with guests or new gadgets without crawling behind furniture to read a tiny sticker.

“I Didn’t Realize How Exposed I Was”

For some users, viewing passwords in Chrome is a wake-up call. They scroll through a long list and see:

• Passwords like password123 or qwerty.
• The same password reused across banking, email, and social media.
• Old accounts they forgot they even had.

This is uncomfortable, but it’s also extremely useful. Once you see the reality of your password habits, you can:

• Start changing high-risk passwords first (email, banking, cloud storage).
• Use Chrome or a third-party manager to generate long, random passwords.
• Delete accounts you no longer use or need.

In other words, using Chrome to see your passwords is not just about convenience it can be the first step in a serious security upgrade.

“My Family Keeps Asking Me for Passwords”

One underrated feature of password managers (including Chrome’s) is shared access. Instead of sending your Netflix or Wi-Fi password in plain text over a messaging app, you can often use built-in sharing features where available, or at least look up the password and read it out once.

If you’re the “household IT department,” being able to quickly pull up saved passwords in Chrome makes your life easier. Just remember not to turn your own Google Account into a free-for-all keep your device locked and don’t hand out your login details.

Final Thoughts

Learning how to see passwords in Chrome is less about “breaking into” anything and more about taking control of data you already own. Chrome’s built-in password manager makes it easy to view, copy, and export your saved passwords, whether you’re on a computer, Android phone, or iPhone.

Use that power wisely: protect your devices, avoid exposing passwords on shared machines, and consider migrating to a dedicated password manager for long-term security. Once you’ve cleaned things up, the next time Chrome auto-fills a login, you’ll know exactly what’s going on behind those little dots and you’ll know you’re the one in control.