How to view and edit the Google Chrome Autofill settings

How to clear Autofill on Chrome

Before you start, it helps to be clear on what Chrome means by Autofill. Clearing Autofill data means removing the form entries the browser has saved from websites you’ve filled out before.

People usually do this when Chrome keeps suggesting the wrong details like an old email address, a misspelled name, or a phone number they only entered once by mistake. Clearing Autofill gives you a clean slate for form entries and stops Chrome from popping up with information you no longer want it to reuse.

It’s important to note that clearing Autofill form data removes only general form information. It does not delete saved passwords, stored payment cards, or cookies, which are all managed separately if you decide you also want to clear cookies or other browsing data.

Clearing Autofill data on Chrome (desktop)

On desktop, Chrome lets you delete saved autofill form entries through the “Delete browsing data” window. This is the same spot you’d go if you wanted to delete Google history such as visited sites and cached files. The option to remove autofill data is located under the “Show more” dropdown, alongside other data types Chrome stores locally.

To clear autofill form data on Chrome for desktop, follow these steps:

1. 1.Open Google Chrome. 
2. 2.Click the three dots in the top right corner.
3. 3.Go to “History.”
4. 4.Click “Delete browsing data” (in some versions, this may appear as “Clear browsing data”).
5. 5.Check the “Autofill form data” box (you may have to click “Show more” and scroll down).
6. 6.In the “Time range” section up top the box you’re navigating, select “All time” (this is not selected by default).
7. 7.Click “Delete data” or “Clear data,” depending on your Chrome version.

Clearing Autofill data on Chrome (mobile)

Chrome is available on both Android and iPhones, and the steps for clearing Autofill form entries are similar on each. You'll find the option under "Clear browsing data screen" in Chrome's settings, which is also where you go if you want to clear cache on Google Chrome on your phone. Mind you, the exact labels and layout can differ depending on your device model and browser version. 

To clear autofill data on Chrome mobile, do this:

1. 1.Open the Chrome app. 
2. 2.Open the menu by clicking the menu icon or the three dots in the bottom right corner.
3. 3.Tap "History."
4. 4.Tap "Delete browsing data."
5. 5.If tabs such as “Basic” and “Advanced” appear, switch to “Advanced” to see autofill-related options.
6. 6.Check the "Autofill data" box.
7. 7.Open the "Time range" dropdown and choose "All time."
8. 8.Tap "Delete data" or "Clear data" to confirm.

How to turn off Autofill on Chrome

Some users prefer to turn off the Autofill feature in Chrome entirely. This can make sense on shared devices, work computers, or anytime you don’t want the browser to suggest saved details automatically. Others disable Autofill simply because they prefer typing information manually or want tighter control over what Chrome stores.

Chrome groups these controls under "Autofill and passwords," but Autofill is not controlled by a single switch. Instead, you turn it off separately for passwords, payment methods, and addresses. The exact labels may vary slightly by Chrome version, but the structure is more or less the same.

To turn off Autofill in Chrome, work through these steps:

1. 1.Open Google Chrome.
2. 2.Click on the three dots at the top right corner.
3. 3.Select "Settings."
4. 4.Open "Autofill and passwords."

Adjust the toggles in each relevant section:

Passwords

1. 1.Open "Google Passwords Manager."
2. 2.Click "Settings."
3. 3.Toggle off "Offer to save passwords and passkeys" and any password autofill option shown there.

Payment methods

1. 1.Click "Payment methods."
2. 2.Toggle off "Save and fill payment methods."

Addresses

1. 1.Click on "Addresses and more."
2. 2.Toggle off "Save and fill addresses."

After disabling these options, Chrome stops saving new Autofill data and stops automatically filling forms and logins. Existing saved entries remain stored unless you delete them manually.

How to turn off Autofill for a specific website

Chrome doesn’t give you a neat “no Autofill on this site” switch. What it does let you do, however, is remove the saved login or form entry tied to that site. Once that record is gone, Chrome has nothing left to suggest there, so Autofill effectively stops for that page.

This is how you turn it off on a desktop:

1. 1.Open Google Chrome.
2. 2.Click the three dots.
3. 3.Go to "Settings."
4. 4.Click "Autofill and passwords."
5. 5.Click "Google Password Manager."
6. 6.Find the website in the list of saved logins. 
7. 7.Select the entry.
8. 8.Click "Delete."

To turn off Autofill for a specific website on mobile, do this:

1. 1.Open the Chrome app.
2. 2.Tap the menu icon or the three dots.
3. 3.Go to "Settings."
4. 4.Tap "Password Manager."
5. 5.Select the website.
6. 6.Tap "Delete."

How to change Autofill data in Chrome

Autofill works best when the info it pulls from is accurate. But the information can't always stay the same because cards expire, phone numbers change, and you end up with a graveyard of old logins you’ll never use again. The nice part is you don’t have to wipe everything to fix it. In Chrome, you can edit or delete single Autofill entries so you keep what's useful and update what isn't.

Chrome organizes Autofill data into separate types. It's split into passwords, payment methods, and addresses, and each one is managed separately in settings.

Editing Autofill data in Chrome (desktop)

On a desktop, you can edit or delete saved autofill entries directly from Chrome’s settings. Each category has its own menu. 

To edit or delete a saved password, use the instructions below:

1. 1.Open Google Chrome. 
2. 2.Click the three dots.
3. 3.Go to "Settings."
4. 4.Click on "Autofill and passwords.”
5. 5.Click "Google Password Manager."
6. 6.Find and select the website or login. 
7. 7.Edit the username or password, or click "Delete" to remove the entry.

To manage saved cards, do the following:

1. 1.Once in Chrome, open "Settings."
2. 2.Go to "Autofill and passwords."
3. 3.Click "Payment methods."
4. 4.Add a new card, or select an existing one.
5. 5.Edit card details or remove the card entirely.

To edit saved addresses, do this:

1. 1.Open Chrome and get to "Settings."
2. 2.Click "Autofill and passwords."
3. 3.Click "Addresses and more."
4. 4.Select an existing entry. 
5. 5.Edit or delete the address information.

Editing Autofill data in Chrome (mobile)

Chrome’s mobile app organizes Autofill data in much the same way as the desktop version, but the menus are inside the app’s settings. The steps are similar on an Android and iPhone, though the wording and layout, again, may vary slightly.

To edit or remove passwords, use these steps:

1. 1.Open the Chrome app.
2. 2.Tap the menu icon (or the three dots).
3. 3.Go to "Settings."
4. 4.Tap "Password Manager."
5. 5.Select a saved login.
6. 6.Edit the details or tap "Delete."

To manage payment cards, follow this order:

1. 1.Open the Chrome app and tap the menu icon or the three dots.
2. 2.Head to "Settings."
3. 3.Tap "Payment methods."
4. 4.Select a saved card.
5. 5.Edit or remove the card.

To edit your saved addresses, do the following:

1. 1.Open the Chrome app and jump to the menu.
2. 2.Go to "Settings."
3. 3.Tap "Addresses and more."
4. 4.Select an entry.
5. 5.Edit or delete the saved address.

Is Google Chrome’s Autofill safe?

Chrome’s Autofill is built for convenience first. How “safe” it is in practice depends largely on how well your device and Google account are protected. Anyone who can unlock your device or open your Chrome profile while you’re signed in can use the data Autofill has stored, which means physical access to your phone or laptop matters just as much as your online security.

For everyday details like names, postal addresses, and email addresses, Autofill is generally a reasonable trade-off between convenience and risk. More sensitive information is a different matter, particularly on shared devices or systems without a strong screen lock. A good rule of thumb: Treat Autofill as acceptable for low-impact details and off-limits for anything that would meaningfully deepen the damage if someone got into your browser.