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Davy49
Iron Contributor
Sep 07, 2019

Edit Saved Passwords Location

Hi,

I'm currently on the canary channel ( build 78.0.268.0 ), today I needed to change of of my save passwords, I went into settings under the ' Profiles ' heading. I saw the passwords option in there but didn't see any way to actually edit/change my password in question. Has that ability been removed recently or changed ?

David

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  • HotCakeX's avatar
    HotCakeX
    MVP
    Sep 08, 2019

    Davy49 

     

    Hi,
    It's never been possible even on Google Chrome.
    however you can propose it as a suggestion to be added to the new Edge insider browser.
    would make a great addition. 🙂

     

    I have a workaround for you that gets the job done:

     

    1. Type this into the address bar:

     

    Edge://flags

     

    2. Enable this flag: "Password import" and then restart your browser.

     

     


    3. Then you can set the import/export passwords to on which enables you to export the password lists, edit, and re-import them. the exported file will be in .csv. you can either use the installed Microsoft office Excel or just use the online version for the convenience, however it can be edited in Notepad too. so you open the .csv file, edit your password and then import it to the browser once you're done.

     

     

    let me know if there is any issues with it, hope that helps

     

     

    • Davy49's avatar
      Davy49
      Iron Contributor
      Sep 09, 2019

      HotCakeX 

      Hi,

      Thanks for your reply, I also use the chrome browser..when using that browser it is in fact possible to edit/change your 'saved' password's.

      For your reference: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6208650?hl=en

      Have a GREAT day !

      David

      • HotCakeX's avatar
        HotCakeX
        MVP
        Sep 09, 2019

        Davy49 

        For your information, passwords.google.com is Not part of the browser.
        it's a website Google set up for themselves.

        as i said, Google Chrome has No option to edit passwords, neither does Edge insider browser.

        this forum revolves around Edge insider only and the workaround i proposed is the only proper way to edit passwords in Edge insider browser.

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