Enable Password Generator in Microsoft Edge

This post explains the steps for students and new users to turn on or off the password generator in the Microsoft Edge browser.

Creating a solid and unique password for each online account is not easy. Additionally, repeating a simple password across your accounts can be dangerous because one compromised password can make you vulnerable across all your accounts.

Password Generator in Microsoft Edge is a game-changer. You can use a password manager in Microsoft Edge to automatically generate a robust and unique password suggestion whenever needed.

Each time you generate a strong password, it is saved automatically in the browser and filled across all your signed-in devices, so you don’t have to remember it.

Below is how to turn on or off the password generator in Microsoft Edge.

How to turn on the password generator in the Microsoft Edge browser

As mentioned above, a password manager in Microsoft Edge can automatically generate a robust and unique password suggestion each time one needs one. The generated password is automatically saved in the browser, so you don’t have to remember it, and it can be used to sign into your account online.

Below is how to use a password generator in Microsoft Edge.

Password Generator requires you to be signed in and synced passwords. To use the password generator in Edge, ensure you’re signed in and syncing your password in Edge.

Once password syncing is enabled, go to Settings (ellipses at top corner)

In the Settings pane, go to Profiles > Passwords, select the Suggest strong password tile, and toggle the button to the On position.

Alternatively, you can use the URL below to go directly to the password page in Edge.

edge://settings/passwords

That’s it. The suggested password is now enabled in your browser and will automatically suggest a strong and unique password each time you use it.

How to turn off the suggested password in the Microsoft Edge browser

You can quickly turn it off if you don’t want the suggested password in the Microsoft Edge browser. To do that, reverse the steps above by going to Settings ==> Profiles ==> Passwords.

Alternatively, use the URL below to go directly to the password settings page.

edge://settings/passwords

Then select the suggested password tile and toggle the button to the Off position to deactivate it.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• The password generator in Microsoft Edge provides a secure and efficient way to create unique passwords for your accounts.
• Remember to sign in and sync your passwords to fully utilize this feature.
• Enabling the password generator is a simple process that enhances your online security.
• Turning off the password suggestions can be done easily through the browser settings if desired.
• Regularly updating and managing your passwords is essential for maintaining account security.