Even though Google Password Manager is great, many users choose to turn it off for security reasons. So, if you are a Google Chrome user but don’t like the idea of saving passwords in the browser, it’s time to disable Google Password Manager completely.
Export Your Saved Passwords
Before disabling the Google Password Manager, it’s important to export your already saved passwords first.
Exporting your saved passwords will allow you to reuse all your Chrome passwords in a new password manager app later.
It’s recommended to export your already saved passwords before you turn off the Google Password Manager. To export your saved passwords, follow this article.
How to Disable Google Password Manager on Desktop
It’s easy to disable Google Password Manager in Chrome for desktop. Follow the steps shared below.
1. Launch the Google Chrome browser on your desktop.
2. Click on the profile icon at the top-right corner.
3. On the menu that appears, click the Google Password Manager icon.
4. On the Google Password Manager screen, switch to the Settings tab.
5. Turn off the toggle for ‘Offer to save passwords’.
How to Disable Google Password Manager in Chrome for Android
If you use the Google Chrome browser on your Android phone, follow these steps to disable the password manager.
1. Launch the Google Chrome app on your Android phone.
2. Tap the three dots.
3. On the Chrome menu, select Settings.
4. On the Settings screen, click on Password Manager.
5. On the Password Manager screen, tap the Gear icon at the top right.
6. On the Password Manager Settings, turn off the toggle for Offer to save passwords.
How to Disable Google Password Manager in Chrome for iPhone
The steps to disable the Google Password Manager is a bit different in Chrome for iPhone. So, if you use Google Chrome on iOS, here’s what you should do.
1. Launch the Google Chrome app on your iPhone.
2. Tap the three horizontal dots at the bottom right corner.
3. On the Chrome menu, tap Password Manager.
4. On the Password Manager screen, turn off the toggle for ‘Offer to save passwords’.
This guide explains how to disable Google Password Manager on Desktop, Android, and iPhone. If you need more help with this topic, let us know in the comments.
