How to Check Saved Password in Internet Explorer 11
Have you ever forgotten your password while logging into a website on your Windows computer and wished you could retrieve it? Internet Explorer 11, the last version of Microsoft’s web browser, offers a convenient way to check saved passwords. In this article, we will guide you through the process of how to check saved passwords in Internet Explorer 11.
Before we dive into the steps, it’s essential to note that this feature is only available in the desktop version of Internet Explorer 11. If you’re using the Windows 10 Edge browser or any other browser, you will need to use different methods to retrieve your saved passwords.
Here’s how to check saved passwords in Internet Explorer 11:
- Open Internet Explorer 11 on your Windows computer.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner of the browser window to open the menu.
- Select “Internet options” from the menu.
- In the Internet Options window, go to the “Security” tab.
- Click on “Managed Passwords…” under the “Security” tab.
- A new window called “Security Settings – Passwords” will appear. This window lists all the websites for which you have saved passwords.
- Click on “Show passwords” at the bottom of the window. You may be prompted to enter your Windows account password to verify your identity.
- Once you have entered your password, all the saved passwords will be displayed in plain text. You can now see and copy the passwords for the websites you visit regularly.
Remember to keep your Windows account password secure, as anyone who has access to your computer can view your saved passwords by following these steps.
That’s how you can check saved passwords in Internet Explorer 11. If you have any questions or encounter any issues while trying to retrieve your passwords, feel free to leave a comment below, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
