Google Password Manager is the password manager built into Chrome and Android. It is free, it is already on your phone, and for many people it is good enough. This guide shows how to open it, how to export what is in it, and which gaps are worth knowing about.
How to open Google Password Manager
- In a browser: go to passwords.google.com and sign in with your Google account.
- In Chrome: open the menu, choose Settings, then Passwords and autofill, then Google Password Manager.
- On Android: open Settings, then Google, and look for Autofill or Password Manager. The exact path differs a little between phone makers and Android versions.
You will be asked to confirm with your screen lock or fingerprint before passwords are shown.
What it does well
- Saves and fills passwords in Chrome and in many Android apps.
- Checks saved passwords for ones that are weak, reused or found in known breaches.
- Supports passkeys.
- Costs nothing and needs no extra app.
Where people run into limits
- It is tied to your Google account. If you move away from Chrome or Android, your passwords do not follow you automatically.
- It is built around passwords and passkeys. It does not give you a built-in authenticator for 2FA codes, and it is not a place for secure notes.
- Experience outside Chrome and Android varies. On iPhone you need Chrome for the best result.
How to export your passwords
- Open Google Password Manager and go to its settings.
- Choose the option to export passwords and confirm with your screen lock.
- Google creates a CSV file. That file is not encrypted, so anyone who gets it can read every password in it.
- Import the file into your new app, then delete the CSV, including from your Downloads folder and trash.
When a dedicated password manager is worth it
If you use more than Chrome on one phone, a dedicated manager can make life simpler. DroidPass is one option: it works on Android and iPhone, includes a built-in authenticator for 2FA codes, supports passkeys and autofill, and can import your Google passwords from the CSV export. Entries are encrypted with AES-256 on your device before they are synced, and DroidPass is available in 29 languages.
It is not the only choice, and Google Password Manager is a reasonable one. The point is to pick on purpose rather than by default.
Moving from Google Password Manager?
Export your passwords, import them into DroidPass, and keep autofill on your phone.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I see my Google saved passwords?
Go to passwords.google.com and sign in, or open Chrome settings and choose Google Password Manager.
Is the exported Google passwords file encrypted?
No. The export is a plain CSV file. Import it quickly and delete it afterwards.
Does Google Password Manager store 2FA codes?
No. It stores passwords and passkeys. 2FA codes need a separate authenticator app, or a password manager with a built-in authenticator.
Can I import Google passwords into DroidPass?
Yes. Export a CSV from Google Password Manager and import it in DroidPass.