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    Google Chrome Autofill Settings: How to Access and Modify Them?

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    Using Chrome’s Autofill tool can make entering information like addresses and card numbers quicker and easier.

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    It stores your contact info, payment details, and email addresses for fast form filling. But what if that information changes or you no longer want it saved?

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    Let’s say your bank issued a new card or you updated your email address.

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    Google Chrome Autofill settings

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    Here’s how you can manage, update, or delete this saved information from Google Chrome:

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    Clearing Autofill Data on Chrome (Desktop)

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    The method differs depending on your device. For desktop:

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    1. Open Chrome on your computer.

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    2. Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.

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    3. Select More tools > Clear browsing data.

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    4. Go to the Advanced tab.

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    5. Check the box for Autofill form data.

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    6. Choose All time as the time range and click Clear data.

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    Your Autofill data is linked to your Google account, meaning changes apply to all synced devices.

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    Clearing Autofill on Android or iOS

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    Clearing Autofill on Android or iOS

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    1. Open the Chrome app.

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    2. Tap the three-dot menu (top right for Android, bottom right for iOS).

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    3. Go to History > Clear browsing data…

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    4. Select Autofill form data.

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    5. Choose All time as the time range.

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    6. Tap Clear data.

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    Turning Off Autofill for Passwords on Chrome (Desktop)

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    1. Open Chrome.

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    2. Click the three-dot menu and go to Settings.

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    3. Select Autofill and passwords > Google Password Manager.

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    4. Choose Settings and toggle off Offer to save passwords.

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    Turning Off Autofill for Passwords on Mobile Devices

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    Turning Off Autofill for Passwords on Mobile Devices

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    1. Launch the Chrome app on your smartphone or tablet.  

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    2. Tap the three-dot menu and choose **Settings**.  

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    3. Go to **Autofill and passwords**, then select **Password Manager**.  

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    4. On Android, tap the gear icon. On iOS, tap **Settings** within the Password Manager.  

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    5. Switch off the option labeled **Offer to save passwords**.  

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    Disabling Autofill for Payment Methods and Addresses (Desktop)

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    1. Open Chrome and go to Settings.

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    2. Under Autofill and passwords, select: wp:list
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      • Payment methods > toggle off Save and fill payment methods.

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      • Addresses and more > toggle off Save and fill addresses.

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    Disabling Autofill on Android and iOS

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    1. Open Chrome.

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    2. Go to Settings.

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    3. To disable bank card autofill: tap Payment methods and switch off Save and fill payment methods.

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    4. For addresses: tap Addresses and more and turn off Save and fill addresses.

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    Editing or Updating Saved Autofill Data (Desktop)

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    Editing or Updating Saved Autofill Data

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    1. Go to Settings > Autofill and passwords.

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    2. Choose Addresses and more or Payment methods. wp:list
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      • Click Add to insert new details.

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      • Use the three-dot menu next to a saved item to Edit or Remove.

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    Editing Autofill Data on Android or iOS

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    1. Open the Chrome app.

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    2. Go to Settings.

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    3. To update: wp:list
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      • Passwords: tap Password Manager, choose the entry, then Edit and Save.

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      • Card info: go to Payment methods, tap the card, update, and tap Done.

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      • Address: go to Addresses and more, edit the entry, and save.

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    Removing Autofill for Specific Sites

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    You can delete saved login info for a specific site:

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    On Desktop:

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    1. Open Chrome > Settings > Autofill and passwords > Google Password Manager.

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    2. Find the site in the list.

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    3. Click the saved login and choose Delete.

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    On Mobile:

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    1. Open Chrome > Settings > Password Manager.

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    2. Tap the login entry and select Delete.

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    Next time Chrome asks to save a password for that site, simply decline.

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    FAQs

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    How do I remove unwanted autofill suggestions?

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    Locate the entry in your autofill settings and delete it manually. Chrome doesn’t let you block autofill for individual sites but turning off the feature entirely is possible.

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    Is it better to turn off autofill in Chrome?

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    Chrome’s autofill isn’t as secure as third-party tools. For better protection, it’s wise to disable it and switch to a secure password manager.

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    Why isn’t Chrome autofill working?

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    Check your browser version and update it if necessary. You can also try clearing cookies and cache to fix the issue.

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    Gamze is a tech enthusiast and the mastermind here, a go-to resource for all things related to internet speed. With a passion for connectivity and optimizing online experiences, Gamze simplifies complex network topics, from boosting Wi-Fi performance to understanding broadband speeds.

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