How to find passwords on Android

With so many accounts spread across different apps and websites, it’s easy to forget a password or two.

Fortunately, if you use an Android phone, there are built-in tools and methods to help you recover saved passwords.

This guide will walk you through the steps to find and manage your passwords.

Google Password Manager

Google Password Manager is the leading password management and recovery tool on Android. Here’s how to access it:

1. Open the “Settings” app on your Android device.
2. Scroll down and tap “Google” to open Google Settings.
3. Tap “Password, Passwords & Accounts”.
4. You will see a list of saved passwords associated with your Google account. Tap the desired site or app to view the password.

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You may be required to authenticate using your fingerprint, face, or PIN before the password is revealed.

Saved Wi-Fi passwords

If you are looking to recover a Wi-Fi password saved on your Android device, you can do it easily and quickly share it with a friend who wants to connect. We have a complete step-by-step guide on how to see a Wi-Fi password on Android that you can follow.

Third-party password managers

Third-party password managers like LastPass, Dashlane, and 1Password are popular alternatives for storing and recovering passwords. If you use one of these services, follow these steps:

1. Open the password manager app on your Android device.
2. Authenticate using your master password, fingerprint, or Face ID.
3. Go to the “Safe” or “Passwords” section.
4. Find the app or website you need the password for.
5. Tap to view details including password.

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Application-specific passwords

Some applications, such as banking or email clients, store passwords in their own secure environments, making it difficult to recover them directly from the Android system. In such cases, you can:

1. Check if the app offers a “Forgotten Password” option to reset it.
2. If the application syncs with a web service, try recovering the password from the web interface.
3. Consider contacting the app’s customer support for assistance.

Although it is convenient to recover passwords stored on your Android device, always prioritize security.

Make sure to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) which adds an extra layer of security to your accounts, making them harder to breach. Also use strong, unique passwords to avoid reusing the same ones on different accounts.

Take a look at our list of the best password managers and best antiviruses to keep your data secure.