How to setup Google Password Manager

by | May 28, 2024 | Tutorials

Setting up Google Password Manager is easy and can be done through your Google account and browser settings. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

On Desktop (Using Google Chrome):

  1. Enable Sync:
    • Open Google Chrome.
    • Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner and select Turn on sync (if not already enabled).
    • Sign in with your Google account and click Yes, I’m in.
  2. Access Google Password Manager:
    • Open Google Chrome.
    • Click on the three dots (menu) in the top-right corner and select Settings.
    • Under the You and Google section, click on Autofill.
    • Select Passwords.
  3. Save Passwords to Google Account:
    • Ensure that Offer to save passwords is toggled on.
    • Ensure that Auto Sign-in is toggled on (optional, for automatic sign-ins).
  4. Manage Saved Passwords:
    • Under Passwords, you can view and manage your saved passwords.
    • Click on the eye icon next to a password to view it (you’ll need to enter your computer password).
    • Click on the three dots next to a password to edit or delete it.

On Mobile (Android and iOS):

On Android:

  1. Enable Google Password Manager:
    • Open the Settings app.
    • Scroll down and select Google.
    • Tap on Manage your Google Account.
    • Switch to the Security tab.
    • Scroll down and tap on Password Manager.
    • Ensure that Offer to save passwords is toggled on.
  2. Access and Manage Passwords:
    • Open the Google app or use Google Chrome.
    • Tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner and select Manage your Google Account.
    • Switch to the Security tab.
    • Scroll down and tap on Password Manager.
    • Here you can view and manage your saved passwords.

On iOS (iPhone and iPad):

  1. Install Google Chrome:
    • Download and install Google Chrome from the App Store.
  2. Enable Google Password Manager:
    • Open Google Chrome.
    • Tap on the three dots (menu) at the bottom-right corner and select Settings.
    • Tap on Passwords.
    • Ensure that Save passwords is toggled on.
    • Ensure that Auto Sign-in is toggled on (optional, for automatic sign-ins).
  3. Access and Manage Passwords:
    • Open Google Chrome.
    • Tap on the three dots (menu) and select Settings.
    • Tap on Passwords.
    • Here you can view and manage your saved passwords.

Using Google Password Manager Website:

  1. Access the Website:
  2. Manage Passwords:
    • Here you can view, edit, and delete your saved passwords.
    • You can also manually add new passwords by clicking the Add button.

By following these steps, you can set up and start using Google Password Manager to securely store and manage your passwords across all your devices.