Microsoft Edge might be making some major changes to your saved passwords
Is this a bug or a new feature?
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Microsoft Edgeusers have been taken by surprise by some changes to the way their saved passwords appear within its integrated manager.
For those using theweb browseronWindows 11, iOS and other devices, their saved passwords are now appearing as long strings, similar to a Globally Unique Identifier (GUID). This has ruined the ability to copy and paste their actual passwords for use in other applications, or even look at them.
Since recent updates toMicrosoft’s servers, various users have reported the issue across a number of devices. Some believe this may be some kind of safety feature to keep passwords private, but it seems more likely to be a bug. Fortunately, there does appear to be a relatively simple fix.
Resyncing
Windows Latestis full of users complaining about the issue, with some saying that their saved passwords are now appearing as “something like a serial key.” OneReddituser also reported that while the issue affected them on their phone, “it isn’t a problem on my computer, and it just happened with this latest update.”
Thankfully, the way to resolve the problem is quite straightforward. For users of Edge on desktop, under the profile section of the settings, navigate to ‘Sync’ and toggle off then on again to resync passwords. Mobile users should reinstall Edge first and then follow the same steps - the settings can be found by clicking the three vertical dots in the top corner of the app.
Even though the issue is ubiquitous, it doesn’t seem as if many users have noticed, probably because most don’t look at their saved passwords often. Windows has given no indication so far that it is aware of the issue either.
However, it is gearing up to provide new updates to Edge over this coming weekend, with new screenshot capabilities and - of course - more AI power, this time to help with writing, so perhaps it will clarify then.
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Lewis Maddison is a Reviews Writer for TechRadar. He previously worked as a Staff Writer for our business section, TechRadar Pro, where he had experience with productivity-enhancing hardware, ranging from keyboards to standing desks. His area of expertise lies in computer peripherals and audio hardware, having spent over a decade exploring the murky depths of both PC building and music production. He also revels in picking up on the finest details and niggles that ultimately make a big difference to the user experience.
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