Google Chrome like other browsers offers the ability to save passwords so you don’t have to type them in again, however there are certain instances where Chrome will not save a password; this happens either for legitimate reasons or because the web site "confuses" Chrome. A legitimate reason is that the site specifically instructs the browser not to save the password, or the site uses HTTPS to login with. A "confusing" reason is that the web site is simply programmed badly and Chrome can’t save the password because of that.

To the best of my knowledge, there are three ways to get Chrome to save passwords for sites where it can’t do it. Bear in mind this works most of the time, but not all of the time.

1. Use the autocomplete=on extension

This extension is located here. No configuration required. Install and go.

2. Save the password in another browser, import to Chrome

If you find that Chrome won’t save a password for a specific web site but IE or Firefox will, you can temporarily use either of those browsers to save the password, then perform an import to Chrome and it should work.

The import function in Chrome is located from Wrench Icon/Options/Personal Stuff:

On click of that button you’ll be asked which browser to import from. Check the "Saved Passwords" box, perform the import and the saved password from the other browser should import into Chrome with no problem and work.

3. Use an alternative password manager

If all else fails and you don’t mind your password information being hosted by a third party, you can sync your passwords to the cloud. This can be done via your Google Account or LastPass.

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