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I have scores of entries in Chrome "Settings" / "Passwords" .

When I go to from "Settings" / "Passwords" to the "google account" link Password Manager, the list is a lot shorter.

A bit of background. When I switched my email from Freeserve to Gmail I also started using Outlook on my PC.
Sometime later it seems I unknowingly initiated 'sync' with google. I gather that causes my passwords to be stored in in the google Password Manager.

Can I now delete all the entries in the Settings/Password list?

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Since already confirmed backups (answering 's correct concern), a safe consolidation plan is appropriate before deleting any saved credentials. The passwords shown at the Google Password Manager web interface reflect items tied to the signed-in Google account; entries that appear only in Chrome's local "Saved passwords" list may be stored only on that profile or device.

Recommended steps (minimal disruption):

  • Open the Google Password Manager at Google Password Manager and note which sites appear there (these are tied to the Google Account).
  • In Chrome, export the full saved-passwords list as a CSV (Settings > Autofill > Passwords > three-dot menu > Export passwords). Treat the CSV as highly sensitive plain text.
  • Secure the CSV: move it to an encrypted container or import it into a password manager (KeePass, Bitwarden, 1Password, etc.) and then securely delete the plaintext file.
  • After confirming logins work from the chosen store (Google account or a dedicated manager), remove local-only entries in Chrome. If multiple Chrome profiles exist, repeat the comparison for each profile.

Cautions and notes:

  • Do not mass-delete until the exported backup is secured and tested. Check other credential stores (other browsers, Windows Credential Manager) before deleting. Consolidating to a dedicated, encrypted password manager gives better portability and control than relying solely on browser sync.

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The bigger question. Do you have this information on backups so a failure on your PC or Google doesn't lock you out of websites you use?

That would be your first concern IMO.

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Yes I do

commented: Then you are good to go and try the deletes. +15
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Working through them slowly. Seems ok.

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