How to Use Windows Hello in Google Chrome

This guide explains how to manage the “Use Windows Hello when filling passwords” feature in Google Chrome. This feature adds a security step to your browser experience.

Why use Windows Hello for passwords?

Using Windows Hello adds an extra layer of protection. It ensures that only you can access your saved passwords, even if someone else is using your computer. This is especially helpful if you share your device with others.

What happens when you are done?

Once you turn this on, Chrome will ask you to verify your identity using your face, fingerprint, or PIN before it fills in your saved passwords on websites.

How to turn it on or off

You do not need special permissions for these steps, as they are managed through your personal browser settings.

1. Open Google Chrome browser.
2. Click the Customize and Control icon (the three vertical dots in the top right corner).
3. Select Settings from the menu.

4. On the left side of the screen, click on Autofill and passwords.

5. Click the Google Password Manager tile on the right side.

6. Click Settings on the left side of the Password Manager page.

7. Click the toggle switch to turn Use Windows Hello when filling passwords on or off.

If you turn it on, Chrome will prompt you to authenticate via PIN or your saved PIN whenever you need to use a stored password. If you turn it off, Chrome will fill in your passwords automatically without asking for this extra verification.

Summary

You can improve your security by requiring Windows Hello to access your stored passwords in Chrome. Simply navigate to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Google Password Manager > Settings to toggle this feature. This is a great way to keep your accounts safe on shared computers.