With the spread of the Internet, more and more people are using computers for various operations, including storing passwords. Sometimes we forget the passwords we store, so where are these passwords stored?In this article, we'll reveal where the passwords that are automatically stored by your computer are hidden.
1. Browser autofill function.
Many browsers now have an autofill feature that helps us fill out forms quickly, including passwords. When we log in to a certain **, the browser automatically remembers our username and password, which will be automatically filled in the next time we visit.
1.View stored passwords.
Different browsers have different ways of viewing stored passwords. Take Chrome browser as an example, click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the browser, select "Settings", click the "Autofill" tab in the settings page, and then click on the "Password" column to view the stored passwords. In Firefox, open the "Options" page, select "Privacy & Security", and click "Show Passwords" in the "Forms & AutoFill" tab to view your saved passwords.
2.Delete the stored password.
If you want to delete the stored password, also take the Chrome browser as an example, click the "Autofill" tab in the "Settings" page, then click the "Password" column, click the password you want to delete in the list of stored passwords, and finally click the "Delete" button. In Firefox, open the "Options" page, select "Privacy & Security", click "Show Passwords" in the "Forms & AutoFill" tab, click the password you want to delete in the list of stored passwords, and finally click the "Remove" button.
3. The security functions of the computer operating system.
The computer operating system itself also provides some security features to protect our privacy and data security. For example, the Ease of Access Center in Windows 10 can be set up with automatic loginThe keychain in macOS can manage accounts and passwords, among other things. These features can help us manage and protect our accounts and passwords more easily.
In summary, passwords that are automatically stored by computers are usually stored in browsers, third-party password managers, and the security features that come with the operating system. By using these tools and methods wisely, we can better protect our privacy and data security.