6 Ways to Fix Chrome Autofill Not Working Issue

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Fix 1: Check Chrome’s Autofill Settings

Usually, Google Chrome automatically saves your passwords, addresses, or payment methods. However, if you turn it off or the feature isn’t enabled, the Chrome autofill feature might not work. To fix this, follow these steps:

Step 1:Type the following in the browser’s address barchrome://password-manager/settingsand enableOffer to save passwords.

Step 2:For other options, go tochrome://settings/autofill

Step 3:Click onPayment Methodsand enable the toggle forSave and fill payment methods.

Step 4:Now, go back and click onAddresses and more. Ensure to enable the toggle forSave and fill addresses.

Fix 2: Check Sync Status in Chrome

Ensure you have enabled sync for the Chrome browser to access your passwords, payment details, or addresses across your devices using the same Google Account. You can’t use your saved passwords if the sync is not on.

Step 1:For this, go to the following URL using Chrome browserchrome://settings/syncSetup.

Step 2:Check if you can spot theTurn offbutton, which confirms that sync is on. If you don’t see the button, click onTurn on sync.

Step 3:Also, click onManage what you syncand selectSync everything. You can also selectCustomize syncand select the data that you would like to share across your devices.

Fix 3: Create a New User Profile in Chrome

Another way to avoid the Chrome autofill not working issue is to create a new user profile. While this is handy when you need to maintain two different profiles, it is also excellent to check if the issue only exists with the current profile.

Step 1:LaunchChrome, click on yourProfile, and click on theAddbutton.

Step 2:Next,sign inusing your Google Account. On the next screen, you will be asked to Turn on sync. ClickYes, I’m in, and your new Chrome profile will be created.

FAQs

How Do I Reset Autofill Form Data in Chrome?

Launch Chrome and go tochrome://settings/clearBrowserData. Then, switch to theAdvancedtab. Here, check theAutofill Form Dataand click onClear data.

How Do You Get Chrome to Remember Passwords Again?

Open Chrome and go tochrome://password-manager/settings. Here, ensure that you have the option to save passwords enabled. So, the next time you enter a password on a website, it will ask you to save it. If you click Save password, it will save it in your Google Password Manager.

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Last updated on 08 July, 2024

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