To erase any saved password in Chrome, open the Google Password Manager, find the entry, and tap or click Delete. For a full reset, use the Delete all Google Password Manager data option in the same menu.
Saved passwords are convenient until a login becomes outdated, you share a device, or you simply want to start fresh. Chrome stores every set of credentials you ask it to remember, and clearing them out takes only a few taps — whether you are on a computer or an Android phone. Below are the exact steps for each device.
Erase A Single Saved Password
Deleting one password at a time works the same way on desktop and Android: open the password manager, find the account, and confirm the removal. This leaves every other saved login untouched.
On A Desktop Computer
- Open Chrome and click the three-dot More icon at the top right.
- Go to Passwords and autofill > Google Password Manager.
- Click the saved entry you want to erase. The password and site details appear.
- Click Delete next to the entry, then confirm in the pop-up window.
After step four, Chrome removes that one login. It will no longer autofill on that site.
On An Android Phone Or Tablet
- Open the Chrome app and tap the three-dot menu at the top-right corner.
- Go to Settings > Password Manager.
- Tap the entry you want to erase from the list of saved passwords.
- Tap Delete at the bottom, then confirm with the on-screen prompt. Your device may ask for your PIN or biometrics before allowing this action.
The password is gone. Other saved logins remain in the manager.
How To Delete All Passwords At Once
Chrome offers a bulk-erase option that wipes every stored credential from the Google Password Manager in one action. This is useful before handing off a device or starting over with a fresh set of logins. The feature is currently available on desktop.
- In Chrome on a computer, click the three-dot More icon and go to Passwords and autofill > Google Password Manager.
- On the left side of the window, click Settings.
- Look for Delete all Google Password Manager data and click it.
- A pop-up asks you to confirm. Click Delete data, then click Delete again in the final confirmation dialog.
Once confirmed, Chrome removes every saved password from the password manager across all of your signed-in devices. Autofill stops for every site.
Google also provides an Export passwords button on the same Settings page. Tap it to download a CSV file of all stored logins before you delete everything. This gives you a backup in case you need a specific password later.
Remove Passwords By Clearing Browsing Data
An older but still effective method removes passwords through Chrome’s standard data-clearing panel. This is the approach many third-party guides describe, and it still works on both desktop and Android.
Desktop Steps
- Click the three-dot More icon and go to Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data.
- Click the Advanced tab.
- Check the box next to Passwords and other sign-in data.
- Make sure All time is selected in the time range dropdown, then click Clear data.
This erases every saved password in one shot. Other browsing data like cookies and cached images remains unchecked unless you select those options too.
Android Steps
- Open the Chrome app, tap the three-dot menu, and go to Settings.
- Tap Privacy and security > Clear browsing data.
- Switch to the Advanced tab and tap the checkbox for Passwords and other sign-in data.
- Tap Clear data at the bottom of the screen. Your device may prompt for identity verification before proceeding.
Comparison: Single Deletion vs. Bulk Erase
| Method | Scope | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Delete single entry in Password Manager | One login removed, all others preserved | Fixing a wrong credential or removing an old account |
| Delete all Google Password Manager data | Every saved password deleted instantly | Device hand-off, security reset, fresh start |
| Clear Passwords via browsing data | All passwords removed in one action | Users who prefer the older Chrome settings layout |
| Export before deleting | Saves a backup file before any removal | Keeping a local copy before bulk erase |
| Individual deletion on Android | One tap per login, requires biometrics | Quick cleanup without losing most passwords |
| Bulk delete on Android | Not available from Android Password Manager settings | Use the Clear browsing data method instead |
| Desktop vs. Android menu labels | Desktop uses Passwords and autofill; Android uses Password Manager | Knowing the correct path for your device |
Google’s official help pages use the Passwords and autofill and Google Password Manager labels on desktop. Some older guides refer to Autofill and passwords or Manage Saved Passwords — the current menus are the ones in the steps above. If you see a different label, look for the three-dot menu first, then the Passwords and autofill option.
What Happens After You Delete Passwords
Once a saved password is erased, Chrome can no longer autofill the login for that site. The browser does not delete your actual account — it only removes the stored credentials. To sign in again you will need to type the username and password manually. If you choose a bulk delete without an export and do not know your passwords, you could get locked out of accounts permanently.
When you sign in to a site after deleting its saved password, Chrome asks whether you want to save the new login. Tapping Save stores it in the password manager again. You can also add a password manually by going to the Password Manager and clicking Add, then typing the site URL, username, and password.
Security And Privacy Considerations
| Concern | What To Know | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| Autofill stops for deleted entries | Chrome no longer fills in old logins after removal | Keep a password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password as a cross-browser backup |
| Identity verification on Android | Google may require PIN, pattern, or biometrics before showing or deleting passwords | Ensure you know your device unlock method; a reset could block access to the manager |
| Deleted passwords stay gone | Chrome does not keep a recycle bin for password data | Export before bulk delete, or delete one entry at a time if you are unsure |
| Sync clears across devices | If you have Chrome sync turned on, deleting a password on one device removes it from all signed-in devices | Pause sync if you want to keep passwords on other devices while cleaning one |
| Third-party password managers | Deleting Chrome’s passwords does not affect entries stored in apps like LastPass or Dashlane | Those apps store credentials separately — check their own settings for deletion |
Final Checklist: Erasing Passwords From Chrome
- Decide your scope: delete one password, all passwords via Password Manager, or all passwords via browsing data.
- Back up important credentials: use the Export passwords feature in Google Password Manager Settings before a bulk delete.
- Follow the current menu path: use More → Passwords and autofill → Google Password Manager on desktop; on Android use Chrome menu → Settings → Password Manager.
- Confirm each deletion: Chrome prompts you before completing the removal. Read the dialog to make sure you are erasing the right data.
- Test a login afterward: visit the site and confirm Chrome no longer fills in the old credential. If it still autofills, the password may have been saved in a second location or synced again.
Erasing passwords from Chrome is straightforward once you know the current menu names. Use the single-delete path for quick fixes and the bulk-option or browsing-data method for a full reset. Keep an export file handy if you think you will need those logins later.
References & Sources
- Google Help. “Manage passwords in Chrome – Computer.” Official Google documentation for deleting passwords on desktop, including the Delete all Google Password Manager data option.