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The dread of receiving an email notification about a password being compromised is a real headache.
Then, comes the tedious process of manually changing that password across multiple sites.
Google Chrome announced an upgrade to their built-in password manager, aiming to remove manual steps of changing your password and "Create New Password" pages.
The One-Click Password Fix
Google Chrome's built-in password manager has long been a helpful guardian, already alerting users when their credentials pop up in a data breach. It has even offered a partial automation for changing these passwords. However, you were required to manually input your new password, which is a time-consuming affair especially if your account has been compromised.
Maybe your password isn't strong enough, or it doesn't have enough uppercase letters and symbols. At times, it seems easier to just abandon the process of changing your password altogether and risk your account's safety.
Now, Google's "Automated Password Change" feature will help fast-track this tedious process by helping you replace a new password wit a single click. When Chrome detects a compromised password during sign-in, it will prompt you with an option to fix it automatically.
It Only Works on "Participating Websites" (For Now)
Google is currently working with web developers to expand the range of sites that will support these one-click password changes.
While the full rollout is slated for later in 2025, this means early adopters might find its utility limited to a select few sites initially.
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News sources: Chrome Developer, Endgadget
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