Disable Autofill Addresses in Chrome

This article describes enabling or disabling the “Save and fill addresses” feature in the Google Chrome browser.

Google Chrome is a web browser developed by Google that runs on multiple platforms. It shares the same codebase as Microsoft Edge, making the two browsers nearly identical in their basic functionalities.

When using the Google Chrome browser, you can utilize the AutofillAddressEnabled policy to manage whether the browser suggests or fills address information, nor does it save additional address information that users submit while browsing the web.

The following steps will help you disable the saving of address information in Google Chrome.

Enable/Disable Saving Addresses in Chrome

Users can disable the suggestion and auto-fill of address information in Chrome using the AutofillAddressEnabled policy.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the Google Chrome browser.

Then, click on the Customize and Control (3 vertical dots button) in the top right corner and select Settings.

To access the Autofill and Passwords settings, click on the link in the left menu of the Settings page.

Then, select the Addresses and more tile to expand it.

To enable or disable the “Save and fill addresses” feature, toggle the button on the Addresses and more page.

You can close the Chrome settings page when finished.

Enable / Disable save and fill addresses in Chrome using the Registry

Another way to enable or disable the saving of address information in Chrome is to use the Windows Registry Editor.

First, open the Windows Registry and navigate to the folder key path below.

Remember to back up your registry before making any changes, or create a System Restore point as a precaution.

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome

In the registry key paths, if you do not see Google, right-click on the Policies key and create a new key named Google. Do the same for Chrome if it is not listed.

Once there, right-click Chrome > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and name the new DWORD AutofillAddressEnabled.

Double-click and open the AutofillAddressEnabled name and set the value to 0 to disable saving address information in Chrome.

To enable it for all users, set the value to 1.

Delete the “AutofillAddressEnabled” name created above to restore the default behavior and allow users control of Autofill for addresses in the UI.

AutofillAddressEnabled

You may have to reboot your computer to apply the changes.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

In summary, managing the “Save and fill addresses” feature in Google Chrome can enhance your browsing experience. Here’s a quick recap:

• You can easily enable or disable the autofill feature through Chrome’s Settings.
• The Windows Registry Editor provides an alternative method for managing this feature system-wide.
• Always back up your registry before making changes to avoid potential issues.
• Restart your computer to ensure the changes take effect.
• Customizing this feature can improve privacy and reduce unwanted suggestions while browsing.

By following these steps, you can take control of your address information handling in Google Chrome.