If you want to improve privacy, remove old logins, or fix autofill mistakes, knowing how to delete saved passwords from Edge is essential.
Microsoft Edge stores credentials in its password manager, and those entries can be removed individually, in bulk, or across synced devices.
What Edge stores in its password manager
Microsoft Edge can save usernames, passwords, and related sign-in data for websites, Microsoft accounts, and some app-based logins.
On devices signed into the same Microsoft account, saved passwords may sync through Edge Sync, which means deleting a password on one device can affect others.
Before you remove anything, it helps to understand the difference between browser-stored credentials and passwords saved elsewhere, such as:
- Passwords stored in a third-party password manager like 1Password, Bitwarden, or LastPass
- Credentials saved in Windows Credential Manager
- Passwords saved directly in another browser, such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
How to delete saved passwords from Edge on Windows
The fastest way to remove a saved login in Microsoft Edge on Windows is through the browser settings.
Remove one saved password
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Select the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
- Choose Settings.
- Go to Profiles and then Passwords.
- Find the website or account you want to delete.
- Select the three-dot menu next to the entry.
- Choose Delete.
The password entry disappears from Edge after confirmation.
If syncing is enabled, the removal may also apply to other devices using the same Microsoft account.
Delete multiple saved passwords at once
Edge also lets you clear several saved logins in a single action.
- Open Settings.
- Go to Privacy, search, and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, select Choose what to clear.
- Set the time range if needed.
- Check Passwords.
- Select Clear now.
This option is useful if you are resetting your browser profile, preparing to share a device, or removing all stored credentials from Edge.
How to delete saved passwords from Edge on Mac
The process on macOS is very similar to Windows, since Edge uses the same browser interface across desktop platforms.
- Open Microsoft Edge on your Mac.
- Click the three-dot menu.
- Open Settings.
- Select Profiles, then Passwords.
- Locate the saved login.
- Click the three-dot menu beside it and select Delete.
If you use a shared Mac or a work-managed device, also check whether your Microsoft account is signed in and syncing to avoid the password reappearing later from another device.
How to delete saved passwords from Edge on iPhone and Android
Microsoft Edge mobile also includes password management, and the steps are straightforward on both iPhone and Android.
On iPhone
- Open the Edge app.
- Tap the three horizontal lines or menu button.
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Passwords.
- Select the saved account.
- Tap Delete or the trash icon.
On Android
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Tap the menu icon.
- Open Settings.
- Tap Passwords.
- Choose the saved login you want to remove.
- Tap Delete.
Mobile deletions are especially important if you use biometric autofill, because Edge may prompt Face ID, Touch ID, or device authentication before changing password settings.
How to stop Edge from saving passwords again
If your goal is to keep the browser from storing new logins, turn off the password-saving feature.
- Open Settings in Edge.
- Go to Profiles and then Passwords.
- Turn off Offer to save passwords.
You may also want to disable automatic sign-in if you prefer to enter credentials manually each time.
This reduces convenience but gives you more control over who can access accounts on a shared device.
What happens when passwords are synced?
Edge Sync is one of the most important factors to consider when deleting credentials.
If password sync is enabled, the browser can store and distribute saved passwords across your signed-in devices, including a Windows PC, Mac, tablet, or smartphone.
That means a password deleted locally may also be removed from the cloud sync record.
If you want to keep a password on one device but not another, you may need to disable password sync first.
- Open Edge settings
- Choose Profiles
- Select Sync
- Review whether Passwords is enabled
For enterprise environments, Microsoft Entra ID and organizational policies can also control sync behavior, so work devices may follow rules set by an administrator.
How to verify that a password is gone
After deleting a password, confirm that it no longer appears in the password list.
You can also revisit the website and check whether Edge suggests the old login.
If it does, the credential may still exist in another browser profile, a synced device, or a separate password manager.
When troubleshooting, check these common sources:
- Another Edge profile on the same device
- Synced devices using the same Microsoft account
- Windows Credential Manager
- Saved credentials in a corporate single sign-on system
When should you delete saved passwords from Edge?
Removing stored passwords is a practical step in several situations.
It can reduce risk if a device is shared, lost, or infected.
It can also help when you need to update credentials after a security incident, account takeover, or routine password change.
Common reasons include:
- Cleaning up old or duplicate logins
- Removing credentials from a shared computer
- Preparing a device for resale or transfer
- Preventing autofill from using outdated passwords
- Reducing exposure if you suspect unauthorized access
How to manage saved passwords more securely in Edge
Deleting passwords is only one part of browser security.
To reduce future risk, combine removal with better account hygiene and device protection.
- Use a strong, unique password for every account
- Enable multi-factor authentication, preferably with an authenticator app or hardware security key
- Keep Microsoft Edge updated to receive security patches
- Review saved passwords periodically and remove entries you no longer need
- Lock your device with a PIN, passcode, fingerprint, or Face ID
If you manage multiple logins, a dedicated password manager may be a better long-term option than relying on browser storage alone.
It can offer stronger organization, cross-platform access, and more advanced security controls.