Password managers are a great way to keep your login details secure and to hand for when you need to login to a website. Though there are many password managers available, did you know that Chrome and Edge both have an inbuilt password manager? You may already be using one of them and not be aware you are.
A common thing we are asked on courses is how to change password that have been saved by Chrome or Edge. Please see below how to do this and by following these steps you will gain an insight in to how the built in password managers work:
To change a password in Microsoft Edge:
During this process you may be asked for your computer / account password when carrying out the below steps.
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner.
- Go to 'Settings', then 'Profiles', and select 'Passwords'.
- Locate the account, and click on it.
- Click edit choose 'Edit'.
- Update your password and save.
To change a password in Chrome:
During this process you may be asked for your computer / account password when carrying out the below steps.
- Open the browser.
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner.
- Select 'Settings'.
- Navigate to 'Autofill' and then 'Passwords'.
- View and manage your saved passwords.
- Find the account to change, click on the three dots next to it, and select 'Edit'.
- Enter your new password and save the changes.
Further considerations
- Consult with your organisations IT / Security Team - Ahead of using the inbuilt Chrome or Edge password managers it is advised you consult internally because your organisation may have a different preferred route for managing credentials.
- Always enable 2FA / MFA for added security
- Always create strong passwords - The latest advice from the NCSC can be found here https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/files/Using-passwords-protect-devices-data-infographic.pdf OR consult your organisations password policy / discuss with your IT / Security support team.
