The Challenge: Google Password Manager and Microsoft Edge
Many users of Microsoft Edge also rely on Google's Password Manager for its convenience and integration across multiple devices. A common question is: how do you use Google passwords within Microsoft Edge?
Unfortunately, direct integration isn't available. However, several solutions exist, allowing you to access your Google-saved passwords while using Edge.
Workarounds and Methods
The most straightforward method involves copying and pasting your credentials from Chrome. Open Chrome, navigate to chrome://settings/passwords, find the desired login, and copy the username and password. Then, paste them into the relevant fields in Edge. While effective, it's not the most convenient.
Another option is importing passwords. You can export your passwords from Chrome and then import them into Edge. This can be a one-time process or done periodically, if you'd like to keep the Edge database up to date.
It is also possible to manually type the user name and password.
Alternative Password Manager Options for Edge
Consider using third-party password managers like Bitwarden, 1Password, or LastPass. These cross-platform services integrate seamlessly with Edge and offer robust security features, including password generation, storage, and autofill capabilities.
These offer advantages that Google's native solution does not. You can synchronize your passwords among all devices. You can share passwords safely with colleagues.
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The Edge Built-In Password Manager
Microsoft Edge also has a built-in password manager. This is a great option for some. It will work across all the user's devices, as long as they are signed into their Microsoft account, and have sync enabled. But the Edge solution will not work with Chrome automatically.
For users, who wish to keep their passwords in sync between the two products, the solution will be to use a third party password manager, or to keep manual track of the credentials.