Password Agent FAQ /

How to disable web browser's autocomplete

Most web browsers now have built-in password manager that is enabled by default. To use Password Agent autofill function you must first disable your web browser’s built-in AutoComplete of passwords, otherwise both your web browser and Password Agent will try to enter password simultaneously, resulting in a corrupt password being entered on the web form. Password Agent will try to detect if the target browser’s AutoComplete is enabled and if so, will notify you (unless you have disabled this notification in program settings).

Note: Typically, built-in password managers of web browsers store your passwords in an insecure manner, and numerous programs exist that allow someone to retrieve your passwords from built-in password managers. Therefore, it is more secure to use Password Agent to store your logins. Another plus with Password Agent is that you’ll get browser-independent password storage, which allows you to easily switch between different browsers.

Chrome / Brave

  1. Open browser Settings (click button with 3 dots in top right corner of the browser window, then select Settings from displayed menu)
  2. On left pane select Autofill section (or scroll down until Autofill section)
  3. Click Passwords
  4. Unselect both Offer to save passwords and Auto Sign-in
  5. Close Settings tab

Edge

  1. Open browser Settings (click button with 3 dots in top right corner of the browser window, then select Settings from displayed menu)
  2. On left pane select Profiles section (usually already selected by default)
  3. In Your Profile section click Passwords
  4. Unselect both Offer to save passwords and Sign in automatically
  5. Close Settings tab

Firefox

  1. Open browser Options (click button with 3 bars in top right corner of the browser window, then select Options from displayed menu)
  2. Change to Privacy & Security section at left
  3. On displayed page locate section Logins and Passwords and unselect Ask to save logins and passwords for websites
  4. Close Options tab

Opera

  1. Open browser Settings
  2. On left panel press Privacy & security (if not visible press Advanced first)
  3. Locate Autofill section, press Passwords
  4. Unselect both Offer to save passwords and Auto Sign-in
  5. Close Settings tab

Internet Explorer

  1. Open Internet Options (click button with gear image in top right corner of the browser window, then select Internet Options from displayed menu)
  2. Switch to Content tab
  3. Click Settings in the AutoComplete section
  4. Unselect User names and passwords on forms
  5. Press OK to close AutoComplete Settings window
  6. Press OK to close Internet Options window