{"id":7725,"date":"2023-06-12T07:21:18","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T07:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecyberjury.com\/?p=7725"},"modified":"2023-06-12T07:21:20","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T07:21:20","slug":"google-lost-my-passwords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecyberjury.com\/password-manager\/google-lost-my-passwords\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Lost My Passwords 4 Reasons and Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What if one day you are trying to log in to one of your google chrome<\/a> accounts and you come to know that all your Google passwords have been erased from your memory? Your first reaction will be shock, and then frustration will follow.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hold on, don’t panic. We have got you covered, as this article is about why Google can lose your passwords and how you can recover them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons why your Google passwords have been lost. If you don’t clear your browser cache properly, your saved passwords could disappear. This can also happen if you log out or switch to a different Chrome profile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, your browser cannot fill in your login information automatically. Additionally, there’s a possibility that malicious software or extensions could tamper with or delete your saved passwords. Further in this article, we will discuss how easily your Google passwords can disappear and how conveniently you can restore them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Possible Reasons You Lost Your Google Passwords<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These may be the reasons why you lost your Google passwords. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By accidentally clearing your browser data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your phone has low storage, you often receive a notification saying, “Memory full, please delete some files” The only thing you can do in such a case is to delete some unwanted files, but sometimes you need to do more than that. Therefore you resort to clearing the cache data of all the apps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All temporary data, including login credentials, are stored in your cache files. Clearing cache doesn’t directly delete your Google passwords, but there is an option called “passwords” that you need to untick; otherwise, all your Google passwords will go away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to deleting them from your cache files, you can accidentally delete your Google passwords through your autofill setting page by clicking “setting” and then deleting them from the “autofill” option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to fix it?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So, if you go and accidentally delete your password on one device, don’t worry. You can get it back using another device signed in to the same Google account profile. But, and here’s the kicker, it can’t be a device you’ve already used to access the Chrome browser after the password-deleting debacle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve done that, Chrome will have synced up the changes, and your deleted password will disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, say you delete your passwords by mistake on your desktop while Chrome is open on your iPad simultaneously. Sorry, but that iPad doesn’t help you recover your passwords. The changes have already been synced, so the deleted password is also gone from the iPad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you’ve got another device, like your trusty smartphone or laptop, and you have yet to open Chrome since the password was deleted, you can use it to recover your lost credentials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a step-by-step troubleshooting guide on how to retrieve your data in that way<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Step 1<\/strong>: take the device you want to use for retrieving. Turn off that device’s internet connection or wifi to avoid any synchronization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Step 2<\/strong>: go to your Chrome setting by clicking on the three dots and then click on the option called “Autofill” <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Step 3<\/strong>: find the “saved passwords” option there and click it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Step 4<\/strong>: all your passwords will be there, and you can quickly recover them from there<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Step 5<\/strong>: press the “turn off” button ( just in front of “your account”) in your ‘you and Google” option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Step 6<\/strong>: Now switch your wifi or internet connection off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Step 7<\/strong>: After that, switch on the syncing option. When you’re asked to sign in with your Google account, Chrome will kick into gear and activate the sync feature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Step 8<\/strong>: take back the device where you have lost the passwords and refresh the Chrome account. Surprise! All your passwords are back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    You have switched the profile. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Another reason your passwords might have gone poof is if you made a new Chrome profile or logged into a different one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You see, the Chromium browser lets you have multiple profiles. And if you saved your login deets in the browser, they get stored as part of the profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So, if you log out or switch profiles on Chrome, it will “clear” out that info until you return to the right profile. Quite annoying, but that’s how it goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to fix it?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Your saved passwords are tied to your Google account. So you need to log in to get to them. To check if you’re logged in, peek at the upper right-hand corner of your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you’re not logged in, you must sign in with your Google account before you can access those passwords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And hey, if your passwords might be hiding in a different Chrome profile, switch to the right one and give it a look-see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Chrome password manager is unable to auto-fill the passwords<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Sometimes when you’re on a website using your Chrome browser, Chrome’s Password Manager might need to know which fields are the right ones to fill in with your saved login info. That means the password manager cannot automatically fill in your passwords. No worries, though – your passwords need to be gone for good. You have to enter them in some other way manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to fix it?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Sometimes websites switch things up, and Chrome can’t automatically fill in your login details. But don’t trip; you can still get your passwords from Chrome’s Autofill page and enter them manually on the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Check it: first, hit up Chrome settings by clicking on those three dots in the top-right corner and selecting “Settings.” Then, head to Autofill and Passwords. All your saved passwords will be there. Find the website you need and click on it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Chrome will show you all the saved passwords for that site. Copy the one you need and paste it back onto the site where you need to log in. !<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Malicious Software or Extensions have stolen or deleted your Google passwords<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Sometimes malware or extensions can be sketchy and mess with your saved passwords. It’s a huge security risk because hackers can use them to steal your login credentials or cause all sorts of trouble. Keep an eye out and make sure your system is secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How to fix it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Unfortunately, there is no way you can recover your passwords if they are being stolen or attacked by malicious software or shady extensions. The only way to avoid such mishaps is to not install any harmful software or extensions to your Chrome browser. Moreover, try to scan for malware occasionally or install reliable scanners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How can you prevent losing Google passwords?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      You can take a few precautions beforehand if you do not want your saved passwords to disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Install a password manager:<\/strong> a password manager is like your own password bodyguard. It’s software that helps you keep your passwords safe and organized. Plus, it can generate strong passwords and automatically fill them in on website login forms. This means you don’t have to worry about remembering many different passwords, and you can be confident they’re strong enough to keep the bad guys out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Create a backup for your passwords<\/strong>: you can create a backup for your Chrome saved passwords by following these steps: firstly, open the Chrome settings by clicking the three dots and then select autofill. Secondly, go to your passwords, and lastly, export the passwords to anywhere safe. A few password managers also have an option for password backups, so you can use that to save the password backup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Do not install unnecessary extensions: <\/strong>some extensions are whack and could be used to steal or leak your passwords, so it’s a good idea to eliminate any extensions you don’t need. For the ones you want to keep, ensure you only give them the permissions they need.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Conclusion <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        To sum up, losing your passwords in Google Chrome can be a frustrating experience, but there are several reasons why it might occur and ways to fix the issue. Whether due to outdated or corrupted Chrome settings, forgotten passwords, syncing problems, or malware infections, taking prompt action is essential to regain access to your passwords and keep your sensitive information secure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        By following the recommended fixes, such as updating Chrome, checking your saved passwords, disabling and re-enabling sync, and running malware scans, you can resolve the issue and avoid future password loss incidents. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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