How to Save a Password and Make Signing In Easier

These instructions are for a desktop or laptop computer.

The first time a person signs in to a website, the browser should ask whether they want to save the password. After the password is saved, the browser can enter the username and password automatically during future visits.

Some websites may still require the person to click Log In or enter a security code.

Google Chrome

  1. Open Google Chrome.
  2. Go to the website.
  3. Enter the username or email address.
  4. Enter the password.
  5. Click the website’s Log In or Sign In button.
  6. A small message should appear near the top-right corner asking whether you want to save the password.
  7. Click Save.

The next time you visit the website, Chrome should enter the username and password automatically.

If Chrome Does Not Ask to Save the Password

  1. Click the three dots in the top-right corner of Chrome.
  2. Click Passwords and autofill.
  3. Click Google Password Manager.
  4. Click Settings on the left.
  5. Make sure Offer to save passwords and passkeys is turned on.
  6. Make sure Sign in automatically is also turned on.

Apple Safari

  1. Open Safari.
  2. Go to the website.
  3. Enter the username or email address.
  4. Enter the password.
  5. Click the website’s Log In or Sign In button.
  6. Safari should ask whether you want to save the password.
  7. Click Save Password.

The next time you visit the website, click inside the username or password box. Safari should offer the saved information. Click the account name to fill it in.

The computer may ask for the Mac password or require Touch ID before filling in the saved password.

If Safari Does Not Save the Password

  1. Open Safari.
  2. At the very top of the screen, click Safari.
  3. Click Settings.
  4. Click AutoFill.
  5. Make sure User names and passwords is checked.

To see passwords that have already been saved:

  1. Open Safari.
  2. Click Safari at the top of the screen.
  3. Click Settings.
  4. Click Passwords.
  5. Enter the Mac password or use Touch ID when asked.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Microsoft Edge.
  2. Go to the website.
  3. Enter the username or email address.
  4. Enter the password.
  5. Click the website’s Log In or Sign In button.
  6. A small message should appear near the top-right corner asking whether you want to save the password.
  7. Click Save.

The next time you visit the website, Edge should enter the saved username and password.

If Edge Does Not Ask to Save the Password

  1. Click the three dots in the top-right corner of Edge.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Passwords and autofill.
  4. Click Microsoft Password Manager.
  5. Click More settings.
  6. Make sure Ask to save passwords and passkeys is turned on.
  7. Make sure Autofill passwords and passkeys is turned on.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. Go to the website.
  3. Enter the username or email address.
  4. Enter the password.
  5. Click the website’s Log In or Sign In button.
  6. Firefox should ask whether you want it to save the password.
  7. Click Save.

The next time you visit the website, Firefox should enter the saved username and password automatically.

If Firefox Does Not Ask to Save the Password

  1. Click the three lines in the top-right corner of Firefox.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Privacy & Security on the left.
  4. Scroll down to Passwords or Passwords and autofill.
  5. Make sure Ask to save passwords is checked.
  6. Make sure Fill usernames and passwords automatically or Save and autofill usernames and passwords is checked.

Important Safety Reminder

Only save a password on a personal computer that is not shared with other people. Do not save passwords on a public computer, library computer, hotel computer, or someone else’s computer. Anyone who can open the browser may be able to access the saved account.

How to Save a Password on a Phone or Tablet

These instructions apply to smartphones and tablets, including iPhones, iPads, and Android devices.

After a password is saved, the phone or tablet can enter the username and password the next time the person visits the website. The person may still need to press Log In or enter a security code.

Google Chrome

Saving the Password

  1. Open the Chrome app.
  2. Go to the website.
  3. Enter the username or email address.
  4. Enter the password.
  5. Tap Log In or Sign In.
  6. Chrome should ask whether you want to save the password.
  7. Tap Save.

The next time you visit the website, Chrome should offer to enter the saved username and password.

If Chrome Does Not Ask to Save the Password

On an Android phone or tablet:

  1. Open the Chrome app.
  2. Tap the three dots near the top-right corner.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Tap Google Password Manager.
  5. Tap Settings near the bottom of the screen.
  6. Make sure Offer to save passwords is turned on.
  7. Make sure Auto sign-in is turned on.

On an iPhone or iPad, Chrome may ask you to use Face ID, Touch ID, or the device passcode before entering a saved password.

Apple Safari on an iPhone or iPad

Saving the Password

  1. Open the Safari app.
  2. Go to the website.
  3. Enter the username or email address.
  4. Enter the password.
  5. Tap Log In or Sign In.
  6. Safari should ask whether you want to save the password.
  7. Tap Save Password.

The next time you visit the website:

  1. Tap inside the username or password box.
  2. Look for the saved username above the keyboard.
  3. Tap the username.
  4. Use Face ID, Touch ID, or the device passcode when asked.

Safari should then enter the username and password.

If Safari Does Not Offer the Saved Password

  1. Open the iPhone or iPad Settings app.
  2. Scroll down and tap General.
  3. Tap AutoFill & Passwords.
  4. Make sure AutoFill Passwords and Passkeys is turned on.
  5. Make sure Passwords is selected as an option.

On some older Apple devices, these settings may appear under Settings, Passwords, and Password Options.

To See a Saved Password

  1. Open the Passwords app.
  2. Use Face ID, Touch ID, or the device passcode.
  3. Tap All.
  4. Tap the name of the website.

The saved username and password will appear.

Microsoft Edge

Saving the Password

  1. Open the Microsoft Edge app.
  2. Go to the website.
  3. Enter the username or email address.
  4. Enter the password.
  5. Tap Log In or Sign In.
  6. Edge should ask whether you want to save the password.
  7. Tap Save.

The next time you visit the website, Edge should offer to enter the saved information.

If Edge Does Not Ask to Save the Password

  1. Open the Microsoft Edge app.
  2. Tap the three lines or three dots near the bottom of the screen.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Tap your account name or Passwords.
  5. Look for Microsoft Password Manager.
  6. Make sure the option to save passwords is turned on.
  7. Make sure the option to automatically fill passwords is turned on.

The exact wording may be slightly different depending on the phone or tablet.

Do not use an InPrivate window when saving a new password. Edge does not save new passwords while InPrivate browsing is being used.

Mozilla Firefox

Saving the Password

  1. Open the Firefox app.
  2. Go to the website.
  3. Enter the username or email address.
  4. Enter the password.
  5. Tap Log In or Sign In.
  6. Firefox should ask whether you want to save the password.
  7. Tap Save.

The next time you visit the website, Firefox should offer to enter the saved username and password.

If Firefox Does Not Ask to Save the Password

On an Android phone or tablet:

  1. Open the Firefox app.
  2. Tap the three dots.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Tap Passwords or Logins and passwords.
  5. Make sure saving passwords is turned on.
  6. Make sure automatically filling passwords is turned on.

On an iPhone or iPad:

  1. Open the Firefox app.
  2. Tap the menu button.
  3. Tap Passwords.
  4. Review the saved passwords or password settings.

The device may ask for Face ID, Touch ID, a fingerprint, or the device passcode before showing or entering a password.

Important Safety Reminder

Only save a password on a personal phone or tablet.

Do not save a password on:

  • A borrowed phone or tablet
  • A public device
  • A device shared with people you do not trust
  • A device that does not have a passcode, fingerprint lock, Touch ID, or Face ID

When the website asks for a security code, the person must still enter that code. Saving the password does not remove the website’s security requirements.