How to Find Saved Passwords on Android
To find saved passwords on your Android phone, open your device Settings, scroll down, and tap on Google. Select Autofill, then tap Autofill with Google, and finally choose Google Password Manager. Here, you will see a list of all your saved accounts; simply tap on a website or app and verify your screen lock to view the hidden password.
Most Android phones automatically save your login credentials using Google Password Manager, which links directly to your main Google account. This is incredibly convenient until you actually need to see a password to log in on another device, like a new laptop or a smart TV.
Whether you are trying to find an old Netflix password or double-checking your banking credentials, accessing your hidden vault takes only a few seconds once you know where to look.
Method 1: Using Android Device Settings
This is the most reliable way to access your passwords, as it works across all modern Android devices including Samsung, OnePlus, Motorola, Xiaomi, and Google Pixel.
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Open Your Settings App
Unlock your phone and open the primary Settings app (usually represented by a gear icon). Scroll down through the list until you locate the menu option labeled Google and tap on it.
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Navigate to Autofill
Inside the Google menu, look for a tab titled Autofill. Note: On some older devices, you may need to tap "Manage your Google Account" first, then navigate to the "Security" tab. Tap on Autofill with Google.
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Open Password Manager
Tap on Google Password Manager. You will now see a search bar and an alphabetical list of every website and application that has a password securely saved to your account.
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Verify and View
Tap on the specific website or app you want to view. Your phone will immediately prompt you to enter your screen lock PIN, pattern, or fingerprint. Once verified, tap the eye icon next to the hidden password to reveal it in plain text.
Anyone who knows your phone's screen lock PIN can access your Google Password Manager. To keep your accounts safe, never share your primary device PIN with strangers or use an easily guessable code.
Method 2: Finding Passwords via Google Chrome
If you primarily save your passwords while browsing the web rather than using dedicated apps, you can access your vault directly through the Google Chrome browser on your phone.
- Open the Google Chrome app on your Android device.
- Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
- Tap on Password Manager.
- Find the account you are looking for, verify your identity via fingerprint or PIN, and tap the eye icon to view the password.
If you realize your password is weak after viewing it and want to secure your account, you might want to check out our guide on [INTERNAL LINK: How to Change Your Gmail Password on Mobile].
How to Export or Delete Saved Passwords
Once you are inside the Google Password Manager, you have complete control over your personal data.
To delete a password: Tap on the saved account, verify your identity, and tap the Delete button at the bottom of the screen. This will permanently remove the credential from your Google Account across all of your synchronized devices.
To export your passwords: If you want to move your passwords to a dedicated third-party app (like Bitwarden or 1Password), tap the Settings icon (the gear) inside the Password Manager. Tap Export passwords and confirm with your fingerprint. This will generate a .csv file containing all your usernames and passwords.
Keep your exported .csv file completely secure. The file is unencrypted, meaning anyone who opens it on a computer can read all of your passwords instantly.
Why Aren't My Passwords Showing Up?
If you open the Password Manager and the list is completely empty, one of three things has likely happened:
- You are logged into the wrong Google Account: If you have multiple Gmail accounts on your phone (e.g., a work email and a personal email), tap your profile picture in the top right corner of the Password Manager to switch to the account where your passwords are actually saved.
- Autofill is turned off: You may have declined to save passwords in the past. To ensure future passwords are saved, go to the Password Manager settings and toggle on Offer to save passwords.
- You are using a third-party manager: If you previously set up Samsung Pass, Dashlane, or another service, your passwords will be stored in that specific application, not in Google's default manager.
To add an extra layer of security to your most important accounts beyond just a strong password, we highly recommend reading our detailed breakdown: [INTERNAL LINK: What Is Two-Factor Authentication and How to Enable It].
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I view my saved Android passwords on a computer?
A: Yes. As long as you are signed into the same Google Account on your desktop or laptop, you can access your entire password vault from any computer by visiting passwords.google.com in your web browser.
Q: Does viewing my password send an alert to the account?
A: No. Viewing a saved password inside your Android settings happens entirely locally on your device. It does not trigger a login alert or notify the website (like Instagram or Facebook) that the password was viewed.
Q: How do I stop my phone from asking to save passwords?
A: Open Google Password Manager, tap the Settings gear icon in the top right corner, and turn off the switch labeled "Offer to save passwords." Your phone will no longer prompt you with a pop-up when you log in to a new site.
Q: What happens to my passwords if I lose my phone?
A: Because Google Password Manager safely syncs with your Google Account in the cloud, your passwords are secure. You can access them immediately by logging into your Google Account on a new phone, tablet, or computer.