Chrome's autofill feature significantly saves users time by automatically entering passwords, addresses, payment information, and other personal data when using online forms. However, this convenience is only truly effective when you understand what information Chrome is storing, how that data is used, and how to securely control it.

This guide will help you understand where Chrome's autofill settings are located, how to enable or disable each feature, edit or delete saved information, delete all data when necessary, and handle common errors when autofill stops working.
What are Chrome's autofill settings?
Autofill is a built-in feature in Google Chrome that allows the browser to remember and automatically fill in information on online forms. When you enter data such as your name, email, password, shipping address, or payment card information, Chrome will usually display a message asking if you want to save that information. If you agree, on subsequent visits to websites with similar forms, Chrome will automatically recognize the input fields and suggest filling in the saved information with just one click or tap.
The autofill settings allow you to precisely control what types of data Chrome is allowed to save, when it is autofilled, and how to manage all saved information.
What types of data does autofill save?
Chrome categorizes autofill data into several separate groups to make management easier:
Passwords and login information
Includes usernames, login emails, and passwords for websites, apps, or online services you use frequently.
Payment methods
Saves credit or debit card information such as card numbers, cardholder names, expiration dates, and in some cases, may include security codes if you allow it.
Address and Contact Information
Includes full name, phone number, email address, home address, delivery address, or company address.
Advanced AutoFill
Some desktop users can also access Google's new advanced autofill feature, which allows saving additional data such as passport numbers, driver's license numbers, vehicle information, license plates, VINs, and other identifying data.
Key Benefits of AutoFill
The most obvious benefit of autofill is saving time by eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information on multiple websites. This is especially useful when shopping online, registering accounts, or filling out job forms.

Additionally, autofill helps reduce spelling errors and numerical mistakes compared to manual input, especially with long fields such as full addresses, payment card numbers, or complex personal information.
If you're signed in to your Google Account and have sync enabled, Chrome can also share saved data across multiple devices such as computers, phones, and tablets, keeping your information readily available wherever you use Chrome.
Privacy and Security Issues to Note
Any feature that stores sensitive data comes with certain risks, and Chrome's autofill is no exception.
If someone has access to your unlocked device or the browser profile you're logged into, they could use autofill to view or access some of your saved data, depending on the device's security level.
Additionally, there are risks associated with fake websites or phishing forms. In some cases, autofill can be enabled on impersonating websites or on forms containing hidden input fields. This could result in personal data being filled into unwanted fields or sent to an insecure website.

Although Chrome and other modern browsers have certain safeguards, they don't always completely prevent every instance, so users should still exercise caution when using this feature on unfamiliar websites.

Additionally, to improve form recognition, Chrome may send some general data about the form structure and input field types (e.g., “email” or “address”) to Google. This doesn't include the actual content you type, but rather anonymized data to improve future autofill capabilities.

Where are Chrome's autofill settings located?
Chrome's autofill settings are located in the browser's main settings on both computers and mobile devices. Here, you can view, edit, add, or delete all saved data.
How to find autofill settings on a computer
On a computer, you can access all autofill options through Chrome's settings sidebar.
Open Google Chrome on your computer, click the three-dot icon in the upper right corner of the screen, then select Settings.
In the left-hand menu, select Autofill and passwords. Here, you will see sections such as:
Google Password Manager

Payment methods
Addresses and other information
Advanced autofill (if your account supports it)
Alternatively, you can also directly enter the address:
chrome://settings/autofill
in the address bar to quickly open the autofill settings.
How to find autofill settings on your phone
On iPhone and Android, autofill settings are also located in the Chrome app's Settings menu.
Open the Chrome app, tap the three-dot icon in the bottom or top corner depending on your device, then select Settings.
Here, you can access items such as:
Password manager
Payment methods
Addresses and more
If you select Passwords, you will be taken to Google Password Manager to view and manage all saved login information.
How to enable Chrome autofill
Chrome allows you to individually enable or disable autofill for each type of data, including passwords, payment methods, and addresses.
You need to enable each category separately instead of just a single overall button.
Enable password autofill
Go to Autofill and passwords, then select Google Password Manager.
Tap the three-line menu icon in the upper left corner and select Settings.
Here, enable the following options:
Suggest saving passwords and passcodes
Automatic login
On iPhone, you also need to tap the Enable autofill button before enabling password saving.
Enable payment method autofill
In the Autofill and passwords section, select Payment methods.
Enable the option:
Save and fill payment methods
If you want Chrome to save the CVV security code, you can enable the option:
Save security code
Chrome also supports biometric verification before automatically filling in payment information on compatible devices to increase security.
Enable address and contact autofill
Go to Address and more in the autofill section.
Enable the option:
Save and fill address
Chrome will then be able to automatically fill in the full name, email, phone number, and shipping address when you use online forms.