We agree that using the same simple, easy-to-remember password for all your digital accounts is a terrible idea.
Once someone knows your pets name, they can access your banking info and even your social media.
Here, were going to look specifically at the Google Password Manager.
Do you know how to get to your passwords?Photo:Dan Nelson/Unsplash
Its built into Google Chrome, which means you could access it from any desktop or mobile platform.
Its also tightly integrated into Android now.
you’re able to access your passwords as long as youre signed into the same Google account.
Google can also run checks your passwords.Screenshot: Google Password Manager
We recommend working through the issues flagged by the Password Checkup tool to keep yourself as secure as possible.
If you cant do this online, youll be told to head to the relevant app.
When it comes to actually accessing your passwords, youll see the username and password listed.
Passwords can be viewed and edited, and notes can be added.Screenshot: Google Password Manager
The Google Password Manager on Android
Suppose you use an Android phone or tablet.
You get all the same options as before regarding viewing, editing, and deleting passwords.
OnSamsung Galaxy phones, you must head to parameters and then choose General Management.
You can get your passwords in any browser.Screenshot: Google Password Manager
Open Passwords, passkeys, and autofill, then tap Google.
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Google Password Manager competes with Samsung’s alternative on Galaxy phones.Screenshot: Android