Saved Passwords in Edge on Windows 11: How to Manage Them

You can view your passwords from the settings page

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If you’re using Edge, you might want to learn how to work with saved Edge passwords in Windows 11. It’s easier than you think, and this guide will show you everything you need to know.

How do I work with saved Edge passwords in Windows 11?

How to view saved passwords in Edge?

  1. Click the menu button and choose Settings from the menu.
  2. In the left pane, go to the Profiles section. In most cases, it should be selected by default.
  3. Next, in the right pane locate Microsoft Wallet and choose Passwords.
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  4. In the Sites and apps sections, you should see all your stored passwords.
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  5. Select the desired website.
  6. You might be asked to enter your credentials or PIN.
  7. Click on the Show password button to reveal the password.
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How to edit saved passwords in Edge?

  1. Follow the steps from the previous section.
  2. Once you find the desired website, click the Edit button.
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  3. Change your username and password.
  4. To save changes, click on Done.
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How to delete saved passwords in Edge?

  1. Select the password you want to delete by following the steps from the previous sections.
  2. Click the Delete button.
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  3. If asked, enter your PIN or password.

Where are Edge passwords stored in Windows 11?

You can find the Edge passwords in the following location:

C:\Users\<Your_username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default

The passwords are stored in the Login Data file, but the passwords are encrypted so you can’t view them.

How do I recover my saved passwords in Edge?

The best way to recover your password is to use the sync option. However, we have a guide that shows you how to recover saved passwords in Edge, so don’t miss it.

It’s pretty simple to access saved Edge passwords in Windows 11, and you can do that right from the settings page in your browser. To ensure that your passwords aren’t compromised, we have a great guide on how to enable Password Monitor in Microsoft Edge, so don’t miss it.

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