If you’ve cleared your browsing history and now your passwords aren’t being saved in your browser, it could be due to a few different reasons. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can follow to resolve the issue:
Check Browser Settings
- Password Saving Settings:
- Make sure the settings for saving passwords are enabled in your browser.
- In Chrome: Go to Settings > Autofill > Passwords, and ensure “Offer to save passwords” is toggled on.
- In Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security, scroll down to “Logins and Passwords” and make sure “Ask to save logins and passwords for websites” is checked.
- In Edge: Go to Settings > Profiles > Passwords and ensure “Offer to save passwords” is turned on.
- Browser Extensions:
- Sometimes, extensions can interfere with how passwords are saved. Disable any password-related extensions or other extensions to see if they are causing the issue.
Clear Cache (Avoid Passwords)
When clearing history, make sure to review the options to ensure you aren’t deleting saved passwords accidentally.
- Clear Browsing Data:
- When you clear browsing data, make sure to uncheck the option to clear saved passwords.
Check Password Managers
If you’re using a password manager (either built-in or a third-party application), ensure that it is functioning correctly:
- Check Your Password Manager:
- If you’re using a password manager, verify that it’s set up correctly and that it hasn’t been affected by the history clearing.
Test with Different Websites
Try logging into different websites to see if the password saving feature works for them. If it does, the issue might be specific to certain websites.
Update Browser
Make sure your browser is up to date. An outdated version could potentially lead to issues with saved passwords.
- Update your Browser:
- In most browsers, you can check for updates in the Settings menu.
Restart the Browser or Computer
Sometimes, simply restarting your browser or computer can resolve temporary glitches.
Revert Browser Settings
If none of the above steps works, consider reverting to default settings or reinstalling your browser. However, be cautious as this may reset other settings as well.
Additional Tips:
- Check for Sync Issues: If you’re using a browser with sync features, like Chrome or Firefox, check if the sync is functioning properly.
- Check Account Settings: If you’re signed in to your browser account, check if the saved passwords are synced across your devices.