How to Remove Saved Passwords from Browsers and Windows Credentials


This guide explains how to remove saved passwords from popular web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) and Windows Credentials. This is particularly useful before changing your password to ensure old credentials are not automatically used.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Remove Windows Credentials
  1. Click the Start button in Windows 10 and type Credentials.
  2. Select Credential Manager.
  3. In Web Credentials, review the list of saved sites.
    • For any site related to the University of Leeds (e.g., contains leeds or office), click the down arrow and select Remove.
  4. Switch to the Windows Credentials tab and repeat the process.
  5. Close the Credential Manager window by clicking the X in the top-right corner.
Remove password from chrome
  1. Open Chrome and go to: chrome://settings/autofill.
  2. Click Passwords.
  3. Find the site you want to remove (e.g., anything with .leeds.ac.uk).
  4. Click the three vertical dots next to the site and select Remove
Remove passwords from Edge (HTML Version)
  1. Open Edge and click the menu button (three horizontal dots).
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear.
  4. Tick Passwords and click Clear.
Remove passwords from Edge (Chromium Version)
  1. Open Edge and click the menu button (three horizontal dots).
  2. Select Settings.
  3. On the left, choose Privacy and services.
  4. Under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear.
  5. Tick Passwords and click Clear now.
Remove Passwords from Firefox

Select the device type for step by step instructions:

Windows
  1. Click the menu button and choose Preferences.
  2. Go to the Security tab.
  3. Click Saved Logins….
  4. To remove all passwords, click Remove All.
    • To remove specific passwords, select the site (e.g., .leeds.ac.uk) and click Remove.
MacOS
  1. In the menu bar, open the Firefox menu.
  2. Select Preferences.
  3. Go to the Security tab.
  4. Click Saved Passwords.
  5. To remove all passwords, click Remove All.
    • To remove specific passwords, click View Saved Passwords and delete the required ones.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • If passwords reappear after removal, ensure you are signed out of any synchronisation services (e.g., Chrome Sync, Microsoft Account).
  • Restart your browser after clearing passwords to confirm changes.
  • For University of Leeds accounts, always check both browser and Windows Credentials.

Frequently Asked Questions ❓

Why should I remove saved passwords before changing my password?

Removing old passwords prevents browsers or Windows from auto-filling outdated credentials, which can cause login errors.

Do I need to remove passwords from all browsers?

Yes, if you use multiple browsers, remove saved passwords from each to avoid conflicts.

Will removing passwords affect other saved data like bookmarks?

No, clearing passwords only removes stored login credentials. Bookmarks and browsing history remain intact.

Can I recover a password after removing it?

No, once removed, the password cannot be recovered unless you have it saved elsewhere.

How do I know if I’m using Edge HTML or Edge Chromium?

Edge Chromium has a colourful logo and supports Chrome extensions. Edge HTML is the older version with a plain blue logo..