Find U-M Password Saved in Web Browser

Environment

Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox

Issue

I cannot remember my U-M password and one or more of my computers automatically log me into my U-M account. How can I determine what my current U-M password is without needing to reset it? 

Resolution

If your web browser is automatically signing you in to your U-M account or auto-filling your password, then your U-M password has been saved within your web browser and you can view this saved password in plain text when needed. 

Please refer to the instructions below for your specific web browser & device to find your saved U-M password

Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser window.
3. Hover over "Passwords and autofill" and select "Google Password Manager"
4. You will see a list of websites. The saved U-M password should be stored under a "umich.edu" website.
5. Find and select your U-M account from the list. 
   1. You will be prompted to enter your computer’s login credentials to proceed. (e.g., User password, Windows Hello, TouchID, or FaceID).
6. Click on the eye icon next to the password to view it. ​​​​​​

For more details, you can visit the official Google Chrome support page on managing passwords: Manage passwords in Chrome.

Apple Safari

1. Open Safari.
2. Open the Safari menu from the top of the screen.
3. Select "Settings".
4. Select the "Passwords" tab.
   1. You will be prompted to enter your computer’s login credentials to proceed (e.g., User password, TouchID, or FaceID).
5. You will see a list of websites and their associated usernames. The saved U-M password should be stored under a "umich.edu" website. 
6. Select your U-M account from the list to view the saved password.

For more details, you can visit the official Apple Safari support page on managing passwords: Find saved passwords and passkeys on your Mac.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Firefox.
2. ​​​​​​​Click the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the upper-right corner.
3. Select "Passwords".
4. You will see a list of websites and their associated usernames. The saved U-M password should be stored under a "umich.edu" website. 
5. Find & select your U-M account from the list.
6. Click on the eye icon next to the password to view it. 

For more details, you can visit the official Mozilla Firefox support page on managing passwords: Password Manager - View, edit, or delete saved passwords.

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the three-dot menu icon in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
3. Select "Passwords".
4. You will see a list of websites. The saved U-M password should be stored under a "umich.edu" website.
5. Find & select your U-M account from the list. 
   1. Note: You will be prompted to enter your computer’s login credentials to proceed. (e.g., User password, Windows Hello, TouchID, or FaceID​​​​​​​).
6. Click on the eye icon next to the password to view it. ​​​​​​

For more details, you can visit the official Microsoft Edge support page on managing passwords: View or edit your passwords in Microsoft Password Manager.

Additional Information

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.