Enable or Disable Password Export in Microsoft Edge

Password export in Microsoft Edge lets you save all your saved website logins into a plain text file on your PC. Managing this setting helps protect your private account details, especially if other people share your computer.

Turning off password export removes the download button from the settings ⚙️ menu so no one can steal your login list. You can control this feature through the Edge settings page or by making a quick change in the Windows registry.

Disable password export from Edge

Disabling the export feature stops saved passwords from leaving the browser. Preventing unauthorized access to login details protects online accounts whenever other people use the computer.

Using the Registry:

Open the Windows Registry. Backing up the registry or creating a System Restore point provides a safety net before changing settings.

• For all users (HKLM): Go to 🗝️HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgecopy. This requires admin rights.
• For one user (HKCU): Go to 🗝️HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgecopy.

Right-click within the folder. Select New › DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it PasswordExportEnabled. Set the value to 0 to stop exports.

Using Group Policy (gpedit.msc):

1. Download the latest Microsoft Edge ADMX templates from the official Microsoft website.
2. Copy the files to C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions.
3. Open gpedit.msc.
4. Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Microsoft Edge.
5. Find Enable password export.
6. Set it to Disabled to block the feature.

Type edge://settings/passwords into the address bar to check the current status.

Conclusion

Conclusion: Disabling password export in Edge offers a practical way to safeguard accounts. Make sure to keep any exported comma-separated value (CSV) files secure.