How to Turn Off Windows Authentication for Chrome
Chrome for Windows requires biometric authentication toautofill saved passwords on websites. Turn off Windows Authentication for Chrome if you’re tired of repeatedly providing your Windows Hello PIN.
It’s a security feature that prevents unauthorized access to your saved passwords and accounts.
We recommend using Windows Hello verification for password autofill if you share your computer or browser with other people. T
How to Turn Off Windows Authentication for Chrome
Follow the steps below to stopChrome Password Managerfrom requesting Windows Hello verification before auto-filling passwords.
Alternatively, pastechrome://settings/in the address bar and pressEnter.
Turn Off Windows Hello Authentication for Chrome in Windows Settings
Chrome should stop biometric authentication for password autofill when you turn off the “Use Windows Hello when filling passwords” setting. Try the troubleshooting fixes below if the browser still displays the Windows Security pop-up when auto-filling passwords.
Closing and relaunching Chrome could stop the browser from repeatedly requesting biometric authentication for password autofill. Open the Chrome menu (pressAlt+F) and selectExit.
Google Chrome updates bring new features and security fixes to the web browser. Chrome automatically updates itself in the background when a new version is available for your device. You can also check for updates manually or restart the browser to apply pending updates.
You’ll find aRelaunchbutton on the “About Chrome” page if your browser has a pending update. Select the (Relaunch) button, wait for Chrome to restart, and check if the update stops theWindows Securityverification. Chrome automatically reopens all tabs (except Incognito windows) when it restarts.
Got a problem updating Google Chrome? Try the troubleshooting steps in ourChrome Not Updating on Windows? 13 Ways to Fixtutorial.
Does Chrome display the Windows Hello prompt despite turning off authentication for password autofill? The issue could be due to bugs in your computer’s operating system.
Some Windows users inthis Microsoft Community forumresolved Chrome’s Windows Hello authentication issue by updating their computers.
Go toSettings>Windows Updateand selectCheck for updates.
Select theDownload & install allbutton to install available software updates and security patches.
Update and restart Google Chrome if the browser still requests Windows Hello authentication when auto-filling passwords.
Reset Chrome’s settings to factory default if the browser doesn’t stop requesting biometric authentication for password autofill. Performing a factory reset deletes cookies, temporary site data, and Chrome shortcuts. The operation also deactivates all extensions installed on the browser.
Resetting Chrome won’t delete browsing history, bookmarks, passwords, fonts, and accessibility settings.
Some Chrome usersfixed Windows Security verification issues by resetting the browser. ContactGoogle Supportif the issue persists after performing a factory reset.
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