If Chrome has stopped autofilling your saved passwords on iPhone or iPad, the fix is almost always in Settings > Passwords > Password Options on your device, not in Chrome itself. iOS lets only one app act as your active AutoFill provider, so an update, a new password manager, or a reset permission can quietly turn Chrome off. Turning it back on, and checking Chrome’s own password settings, solves the problem in most cases.
What you need before you start
This guide works on any iPhone or iPad running a current version of iOS or iPadOS, with the Chrome app installed from the App Store. You’ll need to be signed into Chrome with your Google Account, and you’ll need access to your device’s Settings app. No extra software or account changes are required.
Why did Chrome stop autofilling my passwords?
A few things usually cause this. An iOS update can reset AutoFill permissions and turn Chrome off as a password provider. Installing a new password manager, like 1Password or even iCloud Keychain, can take over as the active AutoFill source, since iOS only allows one at a time. A signed-out Google Account, a paused sync setting, or a corrupted app cache can also block passwords from showing up.
How do I fix Chrome AutoFill on iPhone or iPad?
Work through these steps in order. Most people fix the problem in the first two steps.
- Open the iOS Settings app, tap Passwords, then tap Password Options. Turn on AutoFill Passwords and Passkeys, then select Chrome from the list.
- Open the Chrome app, tap More, then tap Password Manager. Tap Settings in the bottom left, and confirm Offer to Save Passwords is turned on, so Chrome keeps saving and offering logins.
- If another password manager, like 1Password or iCloud Keychain, is also installed, check Settings > Passwords > Password Options again. Only one app can be the active AutoFill provider at a time, so select Chrome there if you want it to take over.
- In Chrome, tap More, then Settings, then tap your Google Account name at the top. Make sure Passwords is toggled on so it syncs, and confirm you’re signed into the correct Google Account. Sign out and back in if you’re not sure.
- Clear Chrome’s cache by going to Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear Browsing Data, then select Cached Images and Files and confirm. This does not delete your saved passwords.
- Close Chrome completely and restart your iPhone or iPad, then reopen Chrome and try autofilling a saved login again.
- If the problem continues, open the App Store and check for a Chrome update. If Chrome is already current, delete the app and reinstall it as a last resort.
FAQ
Why did Chrome suddenly stop autofilling my passwords on iPhone?
This usually happens after an iOS or Chrome update resets AutoFill permissions, or when another password manager took over as the default AutoFill provider.
Can I use Chrome and iCloud Keychain for passwords at the same time on iPhone?
No. iOS only lets one app act as the active AutoFill password provider at a time, though you can switch which one is active anytime in Settings > Passwords > Password Options.
Will clearing Chrome’s cache delete my saved passwords?
No. Clearing cached images and files does not delete saved passwords, since passwords are stored in your Google Account, not in the local cache.
Do I need to be signed into Chrome for AutoFill to work?
Yes. You need to be signed into Chrome with sync turned on for Passwords, since Chrome pulls your saved passwords from your Google Account.
Chrome’s AutoFill problems on iPhone and iPad almost always come down to iOS only allowing one active password provider. Once you re-enable Chrome in Settings and check that it’s the only manager turned on, autofill should start working again right away. If you keep running into sync issues, checking your Google Account settings is a good next step.
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