Google Password Manager can suggest strong passwords when you're creating new online accounts. Here's how to make that happen:
Steps to Generate a Password with Google Password Manager
- Sign in to Chrome: Make sure you are logged into your Google account within the Chrome browser. Password suggestions are linked to your Google account.
- Go to the Website: Navigate to the website where you're creating a new account.
- Sign Up: Begin the sign-up process.
- Password Field Interaction:
- Automatic Suggestion: When you click or tap on the password field, Google Password Manager should automatically suggest a strong password. A prompt will appear, giving you the option to accept the suggested password.
- If No Automatic Suggestion: If you don't see an automatic suggestion, proceed to the next step.
- Generate Password Manually:
- Right-Click: Right-click inside the password text box.
- Select "Generate Password": From the context menu that appears, select "Generate password". This will trigger Google Password Manager to create and suggest a strong password.
Troubleshooting Password Suggestion Issues
- Chrome is Not Signed In: Ensure you're signed in to Chrome with your Google account. Password suggestions won't work if you're not signed in.
- Conflicting Extensions: Some browser extensions can interfere with Google Password Manager. Try disabling extensions one by one to see if one of them is the culprit.
- Site Compatibility: While rare, some websites might have code that prevents password managers from working correctly.
