Why Is Chrome Not Saving Passwords on Windows 10/11: Fixing the Issue

You can expect auto-fill after you have visited a website for the first time on your Windows PC. At least, this is what Google Chrome must execute. Yet, sometimes, Chrome glitches lead to the browser not saving passwords, which is annoying. 

This guide will show you want to do if  Chrome does not save passwords on your Windows 10/11 PC. Let’s start now.

Why Is Chrome Not Saving My Passwords?

There’s a variety of reasons why the browser is not saving passwords. Let us briefly point out the most possible reasons:

• Your Chrome browser is outdated: Like most other browsers, Chrome gets updated automatically. Still, sometimes Chrome might not be updated to the latest version, and this can lead to issues with passwords.
• Your profile is corrupted: It can be caused by using experimental flags or settings or, again, by an outdated version.
• Your Chrome browser has been disallowed to save local data: Passwords are part of local data. If the browser is working correctly and can’t save local data, it is highly likely that it won’t save passwords, too.

How to Fix Chrome Not Saving Passwords Issue

These fixes have worked for other users and will serve you as well. Attempt them in the order presented until the password saving issue is taken care of:

Fix 1: Update Chrome to the latest version

Chrome updates contain patches for bugs/glitches that manifest themselves in previous versions. In this case, we can face the issue. Let’s see what steps must be taken to solve it.

Although the browser can automatically search for updates and install them, some scenarios might prevent it from doing so.

Follow these steps and ensure Chrome is up to date:

• Launch the browser.
• Click the menu button located in the top-right corner of the window (the three-dot icon).
• Click Help and select About Google Chrome from the context menu.

• Once the page opens, you’ll see the version of Chrome you have, and “Checking for updates…” will be right above it. Wait for the scan to complete. If a new version is available, it will be installed automatically.

Try a website now and see if the password problem is solved.

Fix 2: Enable Chrome to save passwords

If your Google Password Manager is still not saving passwords, follow the steps outlined below to see if that fixes the problem: 

• Launch Google Chrome, click on the three vertical dots, and select Passwords and autofill.
• Then, click on Google Password Manager.

• Choose Settings in the left side of the menu.
• Make sure that Offer to save passwords and passkeys is toggled on. 
• If not, enable it and relaunch your browser. 

Fix 3: Create a new Google Chrome user account

If your profile is corrupt, it may cause issues with Chrome’s Password Manager. So let’s try to create a new user account and see if it fix the issue

You can do it in several steps:

• Launch Google Chrome and click on your user icon displayed in the top-right corner of the window, just next to the three-dot menu icon.
• Click Add from the dropdown menu.

• In the window that opens, you can choose Sign in to link your Google Account or select Continue without an account if you don’t want to sign in. 

• If you click on Sign in, go through the steps of adding your email address and password. However, if you go for Continue without an account, just add a name to create a new user account.  Now, check if  Chrome saves your passwords.

Fix 4: Remove sites from the declined sites and apps list

If you’ve previously allowed Google Chrome to save passwords on particular websites, the browser won’t remember passwords for those specific websites unless you remove them from the Declined sites and apps list.

Let’s see how you can do it:

• Start Google Chrome, then click on Settings.
• Find the Passwords and autofill section, move to the Google Password Manager section, and click it. 

• Choose the Settings option in the top left side, then scroll down and go through the Declined sites and apps list. Press on the X signs to remove websites from that list.

Chrome is now ready to save passwords for the websites you’ve just removed from the Declined sites and apps list.

Fix 5: Log in and log out of your Google Account

This quick solution can help if your Google Account has a Chrome glitch:

• Click on your profile logo after launching Chrome, and click on Sign out.

• After you’ve signed out, click on your profile again to sign in. This should be an easy process since you don’t have to enter your email address and password. 
• That said, if you’re prompted to enter the necessary information to log in again—do it. 

Once you’ve done it, check if your passwords can now be saved. If Google Password Manager is not working, let’s find out what can be done next.

Fix 6: Clear the cache and cookies

To fix the issue you need to clear all browsing history for all time and to clear everything else: browsing history, download history, cached images and files, and cookies. 

 Let’s see what can be done:

• Launch Chrome, click on the three vertical dots, and select Settings from the drop-down menu.
• Then, select Privacy and security and click on Delete browsing data.

• Set the Time range under the Basic section to All time, and make sure all the boxes are checked. Then, click on Delete data. 

Is your Google Password Manager still not working? Proceed to the next solution.

Fix 7: Turn off problematic or recently installed Chrome extensions

Sometimes, you can experience Chrome password saving problems because of some browser extensions installed. You can disable any recently installed extensions to see if that corrects the issue.

Go through the steps below:

• Click on the three-dot menu and then over on Extensions. From there, you can select Manage Extensions.

• You’ll be presented with all the extensions on the browser. Click the toggle on each one to turn them off. After that, check if Google Password Manager is working again.

• You can toggle on each extension to see the problematic extension and remove them if you want to.

Fix 8: Restore Google Chrome’s default settings

Sometimes, restoring the default settings may fix the problem with Google Password Manager. However, before you proceed, make sure you’ve enabled sync to ensure everything is backed up.

Here’s what you can do:

• Click on the browser’s menu and click on Settings. 
• Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Reset settings.

• Click Restore settings to their original defaults and then click the Reset settings button.

Now you can check if Chrome saves passwords and they are available again.

Fix 9: Reinstall Chrome

Just reinstall your Chrome if you are sick of all of the above-mentioned issues. Uninstall the app and install the latest version.

Follow these easy steps:

• Press the Win + R shortcut on your keyboard to open the Run dialog.
• Type “control panel” in the text box and press Enter or click OK.

• When the window opens, click on Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.

• Find Chrome from the list and right-click on it. Click on Uninstall.

Download Chrome using another browser and get it installed. Launch the browser and see if everything is fine! 

Fix 10: Install a third-party password manager

If nothing is working for you, consider using a trusted third-party application to manage your passwords.

You can find a huge variety of password managers on the market, some free; others paid. Here are just a few examples of password management services for you to consider:

• Roboform

Roboform is a good tool with a bit of an old-fashioned user experience. Still, it performs very well, and it is a highly functional application that often beats the competition. 

It offers smooth password capture and replay, as well as diverse form-filling options and emergency access. However, it has few extra features and a limited free plan. 

• NordPass

Another option could be NordPass, a branch of the NordVPN company. It is a well-organized service with a friendly user interface for securely accessing your passwords. NordPass can be used on both desktop PCs, mobile apps, and online. 

Among other options, NordPass offers email alias creation and storage and detailed data breach reports. Again, it also doesn’t have too many free features.

Is It Safe to Let Chrome Save Passwords on Windows 10/11?

Chrome’s password manager makes it easy to save and autofill your passwords. And this saves time and effort. Plus, you can sync your passwords across any device signed in to your Google Account, which is convenient.

However, it’s still vulnerable to malware and unauthorized access, especially if you’ve not set a password on your PC. 

I don’t think this is a problem because I’m sure your PC is password-protected.

So, ultimately, it depends on you. If you have sensitive information, going in for a third-party password manager may offer the best protection. 

But keep in mind that these standalone tools can and have been hacked, at least some of them. So do your research before choosing a preferred one.

Read a full guide: Is Google Password Manager Safe? Here’s a Detailed Analysis

Chrome Is Not Saving Passwords: Fixed

If Chrome is not saving passwords, the solutions we’ve covered in this guide should help the password saving feature work again. However, if you want other alternatives, you can check out the password managers we’ve discussed.

If you have any other questions, share them in the comments below! And thanks for reading!

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