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How to Find & View Saved Passwords on Windows 11
Uncover your passwords and maybe change them?
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Updated onAugust 7, 2024
updated onAugust 7, 2024
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If you’ve ever forgotten your login credentials for a website, you know how frustrating it can be to regain access through all the multi-factor authentication verification steps and reset codes involved.
Windows 11 makes it easier for you to help you remember the passwords of websites and services, so you don’t have to spend time typing them out every time. Windows stores passwords in two places. The first is in the Credential Manager, a database for all your Windows-related accounts. The second is in your browser.
How do I find my stored passwords on Windows 11?
1. By using the Control Panel
2. By using the Command Prompt
3. By using the Registry Editor
Remember tocreate a restore pointin case you accidentally make changes to the Registry to prevent irrevocable consequences.
What are some tips for managing passwords on Windows 11?
So, there you have it, a breakdown of all the many ways you can view your passwords in Windows 11. Finding saved login passwords is a vital yet easily overlooked skill. With some slight alterations, the steps listed here can be applied to other versions of Windows as well.
Given how easy it is, if you’re using a shared PC, you have no way of knowing who might stumble upon your passwords. Taking the necessary precautions, such as always signing out of your accounts after using the PC orenabling password expiry, will go a long way in securing your password credentials.
We also have a guide on how toview your saved Wi-Fi password on Windows 11, so don’t miss it for more information.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to leave a comment, and we will do our best to answer them promptly.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
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