Google Password Manager turns on automatically in Chrome and Android, and you can disable it in your browser settings or phone settings in about two minutes

Google Password Manager saves passwords across Chrome, Android phones, and tablets without asking permission first. If you use a different password manager, want to manage passwords yourself, or straightforward do not want Google storing your login information, you can turn it off. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are using a computer or phone, but both are straightforward.

Disabling it does not delete passwords you have already saved — those stay in your Google account unless you remove them separately. Once you turn it off, Chrome and Android will stop offering to save new passwords, and the password manager will not auto-fill login fields.

Key Takeaways

  • In Chrome on Windows, Mac, or Linux, go to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Password Manager and toggle off "Offer to save passwords."
  • On an Android phone, open Settings > Google > Manage your Google Account > Security > Password Manager and turn off "Offer to save passwords."
  • On an iPhone or iPad, Google Password Manager cannot be disabled because it does not exist on iOS — you can only stop Chrome from saving passwords in Chrome settings.
  • Turning off the password manager does not erase passwords already saved; you must delete them separately if you want them gone.
  • You can still view saved passwords in Google Password Manager even after disabling it, but Chrome will not prompt you to save new ones.

Disable Password Manager in Chrome on Windows, Mac, or Linux

Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top right corner. Select Settings, then click Autofill and passwords in the left menu. Click Password Manager.

You will see a toggle next to "Offer to save passwords." Click it to turn the toggle off. The toggle will turn gray, and Chrome will stop asking you to save passwords when you log into websites. If you also want to stop Chrome from auto-filling passwords when you visit login pages, toggle off "Auto sign-in" on the same screen.

These changes take effect when ready. The next time you enter a password on a website, Chrome will not offer to save it.

Disable Password Manager on Android

Open the Settings app on your phone. Scroll down and tap Google. Tap Manage your Google Account, then select the Security tab at the top.

Scroll down to "Password Manager" and tap it. You will see a toggle next to "Offer to save passwords." Tap the toggle to turn it off. You can also toggle off "Auto sign-in" if you want to prevent Android from automatically filling in passwords.

This setting applies to all Android apps and Chrome on your phone. Android will no longer prompt you to save passwords when you log into apps or websites.

What Happens to Passwords You Already Saved

Disabling Google Password Manager does not delete the passwords you have already saved. They remain stored in your Google account and remain accessible if you turn the password manager back on later.

If you want to remove specific passwords, you can do so manually. In Chrome, go to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Password Manager, find the password you want to delete, click the three dots next to it, and select Delete. On Android, open Settings > Google > Manage your Google Account > Security > Password Manager, tap the password you want to remove, and select Delete.

To delete all saved passwords at once, you can clear your browsing data in Chrome (Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data, then check "Passwords") or reset your Google account password, which will prompt you to re-enter passwords on all your devices.

Password Manager on iPhone and iPad

Google Password Manager does not exist on iPhone or iPad because Apple's operating system does not allow third-party apps to manage passwords the way Android does. If you use Chrome on an iPhone, you can still prevent Chrome from saving passwords by opening Chrome Settings > Passwords and toggling off "Offer to save passwords."

On iOS, passwords are managed through iCloud Keychain, Apple's built-in password manager. If you want to use a different password manager on iPhone, you can install apps like 1Password, Bitwarden, or LastPass, which work alongside or instead of iCloud Keychain.

Re-enable Password Manager If You Change Your Mind

If you disable Google Password Manager and later want to turn it back on, the process is the same as disabling it. In Chrome, go to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Password Manager and toggle "Offer to save passwords" back on. On Android, go to Settings > Google > Manage your Google Account > Security > Password Manager and toggle "Offer to save passwords" back on.

Your previously saved passwords will still be there, and Chrome or Android will resume prompting you to save new passwords.

Using a Different Password Manager Instead

If you are disabling Google Password Manager because you prefer a different password manager, you have several options. Bitwarden, 1Password, LastPass, and Dashlane all work across Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone. Each has a browser extension that auto-fills passwords and prompts you to save new ones, similar to Google Password Manager.

When you switch to a new password manager, you will need to export your passwords from Google Password Manager and import them into the new one. Most password managers have instructions for this on their websites. You can export passwords from Google Password Manager by going to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Password Manager, clicking the three dots at the top, and selecting Export passwords (you will need to enter your Google password to confirm).

Frequently Asked Questions

Will disabling Google Password Manager delete my saved passwords?

No. Disabling the password manager only stops Chrome and Android from prompting you to save new passwords. All passwords you have already saved remain in your Google account. You must delete them manually if you want them removed.

Can I turn off password saving in Chrome but keep it on in Android?

Yes. The settings are separate. You can disable it in Chrome on your computer while leaving it enabled on your Android phone, or vice versa. Each device has its own toggle.

What if I only want to stop saving passwords for certain websites?

Chrome allows you to block password saving on specific sites. When Chrome offers to save a password, click the three dots and select "Never save for this site." Chrome will stop prompting you to save passwords on that website but will continue saving them elsewhere.

Does disabling Google Password Manager affect my Google account security?

No. Disabling the password manager does not change your Google account password or security settings. It only stops Chrome and Android from saving new passwords. Your account remains as find as before.

Can I use Google Password Manager on a work computer?

Yes, but your workplace may have policies about password managers. If your company uses Chrome Enterprise or manages your device, an administrator may have already disabled Google Password Manager. Check with your IT department before saving work passwords in any password manager.