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    3 min read 5 stepsApril 19, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Use Chrome's Password Checkup to Find Weak or Stolen Passwords

    Google Chrome has a built-in password checkup that scans your saved passwords for breaches, weak passwords, and reused passwords — and helps you fix them.

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    Beginner
    Read Time
    3 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    chrome
    passwords
    security
    data breach
    password checkup
    google

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Open Chrome's Password Manager
    2. 2.Run the Password Checkup
    3. 3.Review the Results
    4. 4.Fix Compromised Passwords First
    5. 5.Use Strong Suggested Passwords
    1

    Open Chrome's Password Manager

    ~15s
    Open Google Chrome on your computer or phone. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top right corner. Click "Settings." In the left sidebar, click "Autofill and passwords" → "Google Password Manager." On mobile, tap SettingsPassword Manager.
    2

    Run the Password Checkup

    ~18s
    In the Password Manager, look for "Check passwords" or a Checkup section. Click "Check passwords." Chrome checks all your saved passwords against breach databases. This takes about 10–20 seconds.

    Quick Tip

    Quick Tip: You may need to re-enter your Google account password to run the checkup. This is for security — it confirms it is really you.

    3

    Review the Results

    ~15s
    The checkup shows three categories: Compromised (found in a data breach — fix these right away), Weak (easy to guess — update when you can), and Reused (used across multiple sites — create unique passwords for important accounts). The most urgent ones appear at the top.
    4

    Fix Compromised Passwords First

    ~27s
    Click any compromised password. Chrome shows which website it is for and gives you a "Change password" button that takes you directly to that site's password settings. Change the password to something strong and unique (a random mix of letters, numbers, and symbols). Let Chrome save the new password when prompted.

    Warning

    If a password is listed as compromised, assume the account was potentially accessed by someone else. Change the password and check the account for any suspicious activity (like unknown purchases or setting changes).

    5

    Use Strong Suggested Passwords

    ~15s
    When changing a password, Chrome offers to suggest a strong, randomly generated password — click "Use suggested password." Chrome saves it automatically so you never need to remember it. This is the most secure approach, especially for accounts you do not use every day.

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    If you save passwords in Google Chrome, the browser keeps a secret eye on them for you. Chrome's Password Checkup feature automatically checks your saved passwords against databases of known data breaches — if one of your passwords was exposed in a hack of a website, Chrome alerts you so you can change it.

    The checkup also flags passwords that are too weak (short, common, or easily guessed) and passwords you reuse across multiple sites (a significant security risk because if one account gets hacked, all accounts with that password are vulnerable).

    Password Checkup is free and built into Chrome — no extension or subscription needed. It works on computers, Android, and iPhone versions of Chrome.

    Running a password checkup takes less than a minute and can reveal serious vulnerabilities you did not know about. It is one of the most useful and underused security tools available to everyday users.

    After running the checkup, Chrome gives you direct links to the affected websites so you can go change your password right away. You do not need to search for the site or remember the URL.

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