How to Find Saved Passwords on Android

Why Your Android Phone Stores Passwords and Where They Live

Android devices save passwords for a reason: convenience. When you log into Gmail, Facebook, your bank's app, or any website through Chrome, your phone offers to remember that password. Most people tap "Save" without thinking much about it. What actually happens is your phone stores these credentials in a password manager—usually Google Password Manager, which has been Android's built-in solution since 2021.

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Before that, Chrome had its own password storage system. Samsung phones added their own version called Samsung Pass. Some people also use third-party apps like Bitwarden, 1Password, or LastPass. The location where your passwords sit depends entirely on which system saved them in the first place.

Understanding where your passwords live matters for several reasons. You might need to retrieve a password you've forgotten. You could be switching to a new Android phone and want to know if your saved passwords will transfer. You might want to review which apps or websites have your credentials stored. You may also want to delete a saved password because you changed it, or because you no longer use that account.

The Android system doesn't keep all passwords in one obvious place. Different apps handle this differently. Gmail passwords might be stored differently than Netflix passwords. Website passwords saved in Chrome live in a different location than passwords saved by individual apps. This guide walks through the most common storage locations and how to find what you're looking for.

Takeaway: Your Android phone likely stores passwords in multiple places. Knowing which system saved which password is the first step to finding it again.

Accessing Passwords Saved in Google Password Manager

Google Password Manager is the most common storage location for passwords on modern Android devices. If you've saved passwords while using Chrome, Gmail, YouTube, or most Google services, they're probably here. Google Password Manager syncs across your devices—meaning passwords saved on your Android phone appear on your computer too, if you're signed into the same Google account.

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To view your Google Password Manager passwords, you have two main options. The first is through your phone's settings. Open Settings, then scroll to find either "Google" or "Apps & notifications" depending on your phone manufacturer. Select "Manage your Google Account," then tap the "Security" tab at the top. Look for "Password Manager" in the list. Tap it, and you'll see a list of all saved passwords associated with your Google account.

The second option is to visit passwords.google.com directly on your Android phone's browser. This is often faster than going through Settings. When you visit this website, Google will ask you to verify your identity—usually through a fingerprint scan, face recognition, or entering your Google account password. Once verified, you'll see every password Google has saved for you, organized alphabetically by website or app name.

When you open the list, you can tap any entry to see more details. This shows you the website or app, the username or email you used, and the saved password itself. Some entries might show a yellow warning icon—this means Google has detected that password has been compromised in a data breach somewhere. Google will recommend changing that password.

One important detail: passwords saved in Google Password Manager are encrypted. Google can't see them, and neither can anyone else with access to your phone unless they can unlock it and pass the identity verification step. If someone steals your phone but doesn't know your fingerprint or password, they can't access your Password Manager passwords.

Takeaway: Google Password Manager passwords are accessed through Settings or passwords.google.com. You'll need to verify your identity to view them, which is a security feature.

Finding Passwords Stored in Chrome on Android

Chrome has its own password storage system that works alongside Google Password Manager—and they're increasingly merging into one unified system. If you saved passwords directly within Chrome rather than through a Google service, understanding where they are matters. On newer Android phones, Chrome passwords often sync directly to Google Password Manager, so checking Google Password Manager (described above) usually shows you everything.

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However, some older Android devices or phones with outdated Chrome versions may keep Chrome passwords separate. To check passwords specifically saved in Chrome, open the Chrome app on your Android phone. Tap the three vertical dots in the upper right corner. Select "Settings," then tap "Passwords" from the menu. This shows you all passwords saved within Chrome itself.

In this Chrome password view, you'll see a list of websites where you've saved login information. Tap any entry to see the username and password. Chrome also shows which passwords have been involved in security issues—a red warning appears next to compromised passwords. This feature, called "Password Checkup," continuously monitors saved passwords against known data breaches.

Chrome passwords on Android can be exported, though not directly from the phone itself. Some people want to export their Chrome passwords to use with another password manager or to back them up. To do this, you need to use a computer. Log into Chrome on a computer, go to Settings, select "Passwords and accounts," then "Password Manager." From there, you can export passwords. This file can then be imported into another password manager, though the process varies depending on which service you're switching to.

One common confusion: Chrome passwords and Google Password Manager passwords are not always in the same place visually, though they're increasingly integrated behind the scenes. If you can't find a password you're looking for in Chrome, it may have been saved to Google Password Manager instead. Check both locations if you're searching for something specific.

Takeaway: Chrome passwords on Android are found in the Chrome app's Settings menu under "Passwords." On newer phones, these sync to Google Password Manager.

Retrieving Passwords Saved by Samsung and Other Manufacturers

If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, tablet, or other Samsung device, you have access to Samsung Pass—Samsung's built-in password manager. Samsung Pass works separately from Google Password Manager, though both can exist on the same phone. Some people use both systems, which means your passwords could be scattered between Google's system and Samsung's system.

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To access Samsung Pass, open the Settings app on your Samsung device. Scroll down and tap "Biometrics and security" or "Lock screen and security"—the exact wording varies by Samsung model and Android version. Look for "Samsung Pass" or "Secure Folder" in the list. Tap it to open the password vault. You may need to authenticate using your fingerprint, face recognition, or PIN before viewing saved passwords.

Samsung Pass stores passwords, PINs, and even digital cards all in one encrypted vault. Once you're inside, you'll see a list of your saved information. Tap any entry to view details, copy passwords, or edit stored information. Some Samsung phones also allow you to auto-fill passwords from Samsung Pass when logging into apps or websites, similar to how Google Password Manager works.

Other Android phone manufacturers—including OnePlus, Motorola, and others—may have their own password management features built into their systems. These are typically found in the phone's Settings app under security or accounts sections. The process is similar: navigate to Settings, find the security or account management section, and look for password management tools. Not all manufacturers include this feature, so some phones may only have access to Google Password Manager and third-party apps.

If you use a third-party password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, Dashlane, or LastPass, your passwords live in that app's vault instead. These services encrypt your passwords on their servers and sync them across all your devices. To access passwords from these services, open the app and log in with your master password or authentication method that app uses.

Takeaway: Samsung phones have Samsung Pass, separate from Google Password Manager. Other manufacturers may include their own password tools. Check your phone's specific security settings.

Viewing Passwords Saved by Individual Apps

Beyond the general password managers, individual apps on your Android phone may save passwords independently. Banking apps, social media platforms, email clients, and other services sometimes store login information within the app itself rather than in a centralized password manager. This is particularly common for apps that prioritize security or want to keep your login credentials private to their own systems.

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Finding these app-specific passwords is trickier because there's no universal location. You need to check within each app individually. Open the app where you want to find saved login information. Look for Settings, usually found by tapping a menu icon (three horizontal lines, three dots, or a gear icon). Once in Settings