Most modern web browsers include built-in password managers that save your website logins and password details, so you don’t have to fill them in every time. However, if you’re unwilling to store any personal data in your browser or use a third-party password manager, you might want to disable the built-in password manager to avoid the ‘save password’ prompts. So today, we will show you how to turn off the built-in password manager in your browser (Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge Chromium) on your computer.
Most web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge, offer you the option to disable their built-in password manager. The process is simple, and you don’t have to go into the config settings in Firefox or enable a Chrome flag to get it done. All you need to do is dig around a little in the settings and switch off a toggle to disable the built-in password manager in your browser. So without further ado, let’s check out how you can turn off the annoying ‘save password’ prompt on your computer.
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
Note: We’re using Windows 10 for this tutorial, but the process will remain largely identical on both Mac and Linux as well.
To turn off the built-in password manager, open Google Chrome on your computer and click on the menu button (three dots) at the top-right [1]. From the drop-down menu, select Settings [2].
On the next screen, switch off the ‘Offer to Save Passwords’ option. Also, toggle off the ‘Auto Sign-in’ option if you don’t want Chrome to automatically sign you into some websites using stored credentials.
Open Mozilla Firefox and click on the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) on the top-right. From the drop-down menu, select Options.
Microsoft Edge
- Open Microsoft Edge on your computer and click on the menu button (three dots) at the top-right. From the drop-down menu, select Settings.
While most browsers do a decent job of safeguarding your login details, many choose to use third-party password managers for the enhanced features set. So if you find the ‘save password’ prompts in your browser annoying, you can now disable them by following the guide above.
As for some of the other annoyances on Windows 10, you can disable notifications and remove all ads from your PC. To further bolster your privacy, you can disable location tracking on Windows 10 and configure your browsers to fake your geo-location. Finally, if you’re a Mac user, learn how to use Touch ID in 1Password Chrome extension. Also, you can learn how to prevent Spotlight from searching specific locations on your computer.
