NOTE
The instructions on how to find passwords on Android may differ depending on your exact Android device model, operating system version, and installed apps.
How to find saved passwords on Android using built-in settings
The easiest way to find saved passwords on Android is by navigating the built-in settings. This method works most of the time because, by default, Android devices prompt you to save passwords to its built-in password management solution, Google Password Manager.
However, keep in mind that your device’s manufacturer may preinstall its own password protection solutions, such as Samsung Pass, and prompt you to save your credentials there. Check the How to find passwords with third-party password managers on Android section for instructions on finding your credentials in such apps.
Find passwords via Android's settings
If you use an Android device without a Google account, you can check your passwords via device settings by following these steps:
- 1.Open the settings of your Android device.
- 2.Use the search to look up “password manager” and then tap the “Password manager” link that appears in the results.
- 3.Tap the account whose password you want to see. You will need to enter your device’s password or use biometric authentication before you can see the credentials.
- 4.Once you authenticate, you’ll be able to view, copy, edit, or delete saved passwords.
If your Android device is connected to your Google account, you can access your passwords by checking them on the Google Chrome or Google Password Manager page instead.
How to see saved passwords on Android in Google Chrome
To check your passwords on Google Chrome on Android, follow these steps:
- 1.Open the Chrome app on your Android device.
- 2.Tap the three-dot icon at the top right corner and then “Settings.”
- 3.Tap “Google Password Manager.”
- 4.Tap the account whose password you want to see. You will need to enter your device’s password or use biometric authentication before you can see the credentials.
- 5.Once you authenticate, you’ll be able to view, copy, edit, share, or delete that particular account’s password.
If you don’t use Google Chrome, you can find passwords stored on your Google account by following the steps in the next section.
How to find stored passwords on Android using Google Password Manager
To check passwords saved to your Google account by using Google Password Manager, follow these steps:
- 1.Open your go-to browser app on your Android device.
- 2.Go to passwords.google.com and log in to your Google account.
- 3.Tap the account whose password you want to see. You may need to enter your account’s password or use a passkey before you can see the credentials.
- 4.Once you authenticate, you’ll be able to view, copy, edit, or delete that particular account’s password.
How to find passwords with third-party password managers on Android
Besides Google Password Manager, Android devices support plenty of free and premium third-party apps that enable you to store and find your passwords. In most of these apps, finding stored passwords follows similar steps:
- 1.Open your password manager app on your Android device.
- 2.Log in to your account (you can skip this if your password manager doesn’t require registration and stores your credentials on the device).
- 3.Enter your master password or use biometric authentication to unlock the app.
- 4.Tap the account whose password you want to see.
Why should you use a third-party password manager on Android?
Using a reputable password manager like NordPass on Android can have additional benefits, such as enhanced security, easy syncing across multiple devices, and features like autosaving and autofilling passwords on apps and websites without actually opening the password manager to find them.
Third-party password managers typically require a master password or biometric authentication to access stored credentials, which can add a layer of security beyond the device lock.
Setting up a password manager as your default autofill service
When you start using a third-party password manager on your Android device, your operating system may continue suggesting to save your passwords to Google instead. To change the default password manager, you can follow these steps:
- 1.Open the settings on your Android phone and tap the “Security and privacy” section.
- 2.Tap “More security settings” and then “Passwords, passkeys, and autofill.”
- 3.Tap the gear icon next to the provider selected as the “Preferred service.”
- 4.Tap the password manager you want to use for autofill and then “OK.”
Understanding passkeys on Android
Besides passwords, Android devices allow you to log in to some digital services using passkeys.
What are passkeys?
A passkey is an authentication method designed to replace passwords, using your biometrics or screen lock (such as PIN or pattern) to authorize sign-in to apps and services — no password required. A passkey uses public-key cryptography to prove to a service that you are the legitimate account holder. It’s more secure than a traditional password because it can’t be reused, brute-forced, or guessed, and it’s highly resistant to phishing attacks.
Many online platforms support passkeys, including big tech companies (e.g., Google, Microsoft, Apple), social media and communication platforms (Discord, WhatsApp, TikTok), shopping and finance websites (Amazon, eBay, PayPal), and other online tools and services (Notion, GitHub, Uber).
Like passwords, passkeys are usually stored on Google Password Manager or the third-party password manager that you use on your Android.
How to manage passkeys on Android devices
You can find passkeys using the same instructions as for finding your passwords via Android’s settings or Google Chrome — go to passwords.google.com, log in to your Google account, and tap the account you want to view.
To create a passkey, go to the app or website that you want to use a passkey for and look for an option like "Add a passkey," "Create a passkey," or "Use passkeys." Android will then prompt you to confirm using your screen lock (fingerprint, PIN, or face unlock) and save the passkey to your password manager.
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