Delete Saved Passwords in Edge: Full Guide

To delete saved passwords in Microsoft Edge, open the browser’s settings, navigate to Profiles > Passwords, and remove individual entries or clear all saved passwords at once. This guide covers the exact steps for desktop, Android, and iOS, plus how to manage password deletion when sync is enabled.

Where Edge Stores Saved Passwords

Microsoft Edge stores saved passwords in an encrypted database on your local device. When you sign in to Edge with a Microsoft account and enable sync, that database is also mirrored to Microsoft’s servers so your passwords follow you across devices. The browser uses your Windows login credentials (or device PIN) as the encryption key on Windows, and the device passcode on mobile. This means that even if someone copies the password file, they cannot read it without your system credentials.

In Edge, saved passwords are managed through the edge://settings/passwords page. You can also reach it by clicking the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top-right corner, selecting Settings, then Profiles, and finally Passwords. The page lists every saved login, with options to show, edit, or delete each one.

How to Delete a Single Saved Password

Deleting one password is straightforward and takes only a few clicks:

1. Open Edge and go to edge://settings/passwords (or use the menu path above).
2. Scroll through the list of saved passwords until you find the one you want to remove.
3. Click the three-dot (⋯) icon on the right side of that entry.
4. Select Delete from the dropdown menu.
5. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

Alternatively, you can click on the password entry to open its details, then click the Delete button (trash icon) in the top-right corner of that detail view. The password is removed immediately, and Edge will no longer autofill it on that site.

How to Delete All Saved Passwords at Once

If you want a clean slate, Edge lets you clear every saved password in one action. Be aware that this is permanent—there is no undo.

1. Navigate to edge://settings/passwords.
2. Click the three-dot (⋯) menu at the top of the password list (next to the search bar).
3. Select Delete all passwords.
4. Confirm when the dialog appears.

This removes all saved credentials from the local profile. If you have sync enabled, the deletion will propagate to all your other devices signed into the same Microsoft account, wiping the saved passwords there as well. If you only want to clear passwords on one device without affecting others, temporarily turn off sync before deleting.

Deleting Passwords on Android and iOS

On mobile, the process is slightly different but equally simple.

Android: Open Edge, tap the three-dot menu (⋯) at the bottom, then go to Settings > Passwords. Tap the entry you want to delete, then tap the trash icon or Delete button. To delete all, tap the three-dot menu in the top-right of the Passwords screen and choose Delete all passwords.

iOS: Tap the three-dot menu (⋯) at the bottom, then Settings > Passwords. Tap the password you want to remove, then tap Delete Password. There is no bulk-delete option on iOS; you must remove them one by one.

What Happens to Synced Passwords?

If you have sync enabled, deleting a password on one device deletes it everywhere. Edge treats deletion as a change that syncs just like adding or editing. This is usually what users expect, but it can surprise someone who only wanted to remove a password locally.

To check your sync status, go to edge://settings/profiles and look under Sync. If it says “On� for passwords, your deletions will sync. To stop that temporarily, click Sync, then turn off the toggle for Passwords. After you finish deleting, you can turn it back on—but note that turning sync back on will merge the current local state with the cloud state, which may re-add passwords you deleted if they still exist in the cloud.

A common misconception is that deleting a password from Edge also deletes it from the website itself. It does not. Your account credentials on the site remain valid; Edge simply forgets them. If you want to change the password on the website, you must do that on the site directly.

Common Problems and Fixes

Users sometimes report that the delete option is grayed out, or that passwords reappear after deletion. Here are the usual causes and solutions:

• Passwords reappear after deletion: This is almost always due to sync. Another device or the cloud still has the password, so it gets pushed back. Turn off sync, delete again, then turn sync back on—or delete from all devices.
• Delete button is grayed out: This can happen if the password is managed by an organization (e.g., a work or school account). Edge disables deletion for passwords enforced by group policy. You will need to contact your IT admin.
• Cannot find the password you want to delete: Use the search box at the top of the Passwords page. If it still does not appear, the site may have saved the password under a different URL (e.g., with or without “www�). Check both.
• Edge asks for Windows password before showing saved passwords: This is a security feature. You must authenticate to view or delete passwords. If you have forgotten your Windows password, you will need to reset it via Microsoft account recovery.

Alternatives to Deleting: Using a Password Manager

Deleting all saved passwords in Edge is often the first step for users switching to a dedicated password manager. Browser-based password storage is convenient, but a dedicated manager offers better cross-browser support, stronger encryption, and features like breach monitoring. Popular options include Bitwarden, 1Password, and KeePass. After exporting your passwords from Edge (via Settings > Profiles > Passwords > Export passwords), you can import them into your new manager, then delete them from Edge to avoid duplication.

If you are not switching, consider keeping Edge’s built-in password manager but enabling additional security: turn on Offer to save passwords (which is on by default) and use a strong master password for your Windows account. Edge also has a Password Monitor feature that alerts you if a saved password appears in a known data breach—useful even if you keep passwords in the browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does deleting a saved password in Edge log me out of that website?

No. Deleting a saved password only removes the stored credential from Edge. Any active session on that website remains logged in until you log out or the session expires. If you want to be logged out, do that on the site itself.

Can I recover a password I accidentally deleted in Edge?

If you have sync enabled and the deletion has synced, there is no built-in undo. However, if you have a backup of your Edge profile (e.g., from a system image or file history), you could restore the password database file. Otherwise, you will need to reset the password on the website.

Why does Edge ask for my Windows PIN before showing passwords?

This is a security measure to prevent unauthorized access to your saved credentials. Edge uses your Windows Hello PIN, fingerprint, or password to decrypt the password database. You cannot disable this prompt without weakening your security.

Will deleting passwords in Edge also delete them from Chrome or other browsers?

No. Each browser stores passwords separately. Deleting in Edge only affects Edge. If you imported passwords from Chrome, they are copied to Edge, and deleting them in Edge does not remove the originals in Chrome.

How do I stop Edge from saving new passwords?

Go to edge://settings/profiles/passwords and turn off Offer to save passwords. This stops Edge from prompting you to save new logins, but it does not delete existing saved passwords.

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