How to Remember Password in IE
In today’s digital age, it’s not uncommon to have multiple online accounts, each requiring a unique password. With so many passwords to remember, it can be quite challenging to keep track of them all. Internet Explorer (IE) offers a convenient feature that can help you remember your passwords, making your online experience more efficient and secure. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to enable and utilize this feature in IE.
Step 1: Enable Password Manager
The first step to remember passwords in IE is to ensure that the Password Manager is enabled. To do this, follow these instructions:
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner to access the Settings menu.
3. Select “Internet options” from the dropdown menu.
4. In the “Internet options” window, go to the “Security” tab.
5. Click on “Settings” under the “Passwords” section.
6. Make sure the “Remember passwords for websites” option is checked.
7. Click “OK” to save the changes.
Step 2: Save Passwords
Once the Password Manager is enabled, you can start saving passwords for websites you visit. Here’s how to save a password in IE:
1. Visit a website that requires a password.
2. Enter your username and password.
3. Before clicking “Sign in,” click on the “Remember” button (it may be labeled as “Remember my password” or have a padlock icon).
4. A prompt will appear asking you to confirm that you want to save the password. Click “Yes.”
Step 3: AutoFill Passwords
Now that you have saved passwords, you can set IE to automatically fill them in for you. Here’s how to enable this feature:
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner to access the Settings menu.
3. Select “Internet options” from the dropdown menu.
4. In the “Internet options” window, go to the “Content” tab.
5. Click on “AutoComplete.”
6. Make sure the “Use AutoComplete for user names and passwords on forms” option is checked.
7. Click “OK” to save the changes.
Step 4: Manage Saved Passwords
If you ever need to view, edit, or delete saved passwords, you can do so by following these steps:
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner to access the Settings menu.
3. Select “Internet options” from the dropdown menu.
4. In the “Internet options” window, go to the “Security” tab.
5. Click on “Settings” under the “Passwords” section.
6. You will see a list of saved passwords. To view or edit a password, click on it and enter your Windows password when prompted.
7. To delete a password, select it and click “Remove.”
By following these steps, you can easily remember passwords in Internet Explorer and streamline your online experience. Just remember to keep your Windows password secure, as it will be required to access your saved passwords.
