No Saved Passwords in Chrome Remotely: A Solution for Ubuntu 23.10 Users

No Saved Passwords in Chrome Remote Access: Solution for Ubuntu 23.10 Users

If you are an Ubuntu 23.10 user who typically uses Google Chrome on a desktop PC and saves your passwords using the Google Password Manager, you might encounter issues when trying to log in remotely on a laptop (also running Ubuntu). This article provides a detailed solution to help you access your saved passwords when using Chrome in a remote setup.

Understanding the Issue

When you use Google Chrome on your desktop PC, the browser saves your passwords in your Google account, allowing you to access them on any device with the same account. However, when you log in remotely on a different device, Chrome might not display your saved passwords due to various reasons, such as syncing issues or incorrect settings.

Solution: Ensuring Sync is Enabled

To access your saved passwords remotely, you need to ensure that Chrome sync is enabled on both devices:

1. On your desktop PC, click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of Chrome and select "Settings".
2. In the left sidebar, click on "You and Google".
3. Make sure you are signed in with your Google account. If not, click on "Sign in" and follow the prompts.
4. Under the "People" section, click on "Sync and Google services".
5. Ensure that the "Sync" toggle is turned on.

Repeat these steps on your laptop to ensure that sync is enabled on that device as well.

Solution: Checking Password Visibility Settings

If sync is enabled on both devices, but you still can't see your saved passwords, you might need to check your password visibility settings:

1. On your laptop, click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of Chrome and select "Settings".
2. In the left sidebar, click on "Autofill" and then "Passwords".
3. Make sure that the "Offer to save passwords" toggle is turned on.
4. Under the "Saved Passwords" section, click on the eye icon next to a password to reveal it.

Additional Resources

• Google Chrome Sync Help
• Manage saved passwords in Chrome

This article provided a solution for Ubuntu 23.10 users who encounter issues accessing their saved passwords in Google Chrome when using remote access. By ensuring that sync is enabled and checking password visibility settings, you can access your saved passwords on any device with the same Google account.

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