How to Remove a Saved Password from a Web Browser
Internet Explorer
To delete individual passwords, highlight the username pre-filled on the screen and select the Delete (not backspace) key. To delete all saved passwords:
Open the Tools menu (in newer versions this will appear as a gear icon in the upper right corner)
Select Internet Options
Select Content
Under AutoComplete, select Settings
Click Delete AutoComplete history...
To prevent AutoComplete in the future, make sure AutoComplete is deselected for User names and passwords on forms.
Microsoft Edge
Open the More actions menu (this will appear as three dotted lines in the upper right corner)
Select Settings
Select View advanced settings, near the bottom page
Under Privacy and services, click on the Manage by saved passwords
Click the X for any listed website you want to delete the passwords for.
Safari (Mac)
In the menu bar, open the Safari menu
Select Preferences
Go to the Autofill tab
Click the Edit button for Usernames and Passwords
Delete the corresponding entry
Note: Keychain Access also has the ability to store passwords for web browsers - you can use the program to delete any unwanted passwords for websites if you are having problems with your web browser.
Safari (iOS/Mobile)
Open the Settings app
Select Safari
Under General, select Passwords & Autofill
Select Saved Passwords
To view the password, tap the webpage and enter in your phone passcode. To delete select the Edit button and choose Delete for any websites that should be forgotten.
Firefox (Windows)
In the menu bar, open the Tools menu (in newer versions this will appear as three dashed lines in the upper right corner)
Select Options
Go to the Security tab (older versions of Firefox will list this as Privacy)
Select Saved Passwords
To eliminate all existing password, select Remove all. To eliminate specific saved passwords, select View Saved Passwords and delete just those associated with the page you're removing. If you wish, deselect the option for Remember passwords - this will prevent passwords from being saved in the future.
Firefox (Mac OS)
In the menu bar, open the Firefox menu
Select Preferences
Go to the Security tab (older versions of Firefox will list this as Privacy)
Select Saved Passwords
To eliminate all existing password, select Remove all. To eliminate specific saved passwords, select View Saved Passwords and delete just those associated with the page you're removing. If you wish, deselect the option for Remember passwords - this will prevent passwords from being saved in the future.
Google Chrome (Desktop)
Open the Chrome menu (in newer versions this will appear as three dashed lines in the upper right corner
Select Settings
Click Show advanced settings
Click Manage Saved Passwords in the Passwords and Forms section
Click the X for any listed website you want to delete the passwords for.
Google Chrome (Mobile)
Open the Chrome menu (this will appear as three dots in the upper right corner)
Select Settings
Select Save Passwords
To delete select the Edit button and choose Delete (or the red minus sign) for any websites that should be forgotten.
To delete individual passwords, highlight the username pre-filled on the screen and select the Delete (not backspace) key. To delete all saved passwords:
- Open the Tools menu (in newer versions this will appear as a gear icon in the upper right corner)
- Select Internet Options
- Select Content
- Under AutoComplete, select Settings
- Click Delete AutoComplete history...
- To prevent AutoComplete in the future, make sure AutoComplete is deselected for User names and passwords on forms.
Last modified: Saturday, 13 July 2024, 2:29 PM