How to See Your Password on Different Devices and Platforms
Have you ever forgotten your password and wished you could see it again? Whether you’re using a computer, smartphone, or tablet, there are various ways to view your password. In this article, we’ll explore different methods to help you see your password on various devices and platforms.
Viewing Passwords on Computers
When it comes to computers, there are a few ways to view your password, depending on the browser you’re using.
Google Chrome:
1. Open Chrome and navigate to the website where you entered your password.
2. Click on the three dots in the top-right corner of the browser to open the menu.
3. Select “More tools” and then “Developer tools” from the dropdown menu.
4. A new tab will open with a series of buttons and options. Click on the “Security” icon (a padlock) on the left side of the screen.
5. You’ll see a list of all the websites you’ve visited. Find the one where you entered your password and click on it.
6. A new window will open, showing the website’s source code. Scroll through the code until you find the password, which will be in the form of an encrypted string.
Firefox:
1. Open Firefox and navigate to the website where you entered your password.
2. Click on the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the browser to open the menu.
3. Select “Web Developer” and then “Page Info” from the dropdown menu.
4. A new window will open with several tabs. Click on the “Security” tab.
5. You’ll see a list of all the websites you’ve visited. Find the one where you entered your password and click on it.
6. Scroll through the information until you find the password, which will be in the form of an encrypted string.
Viewing Passwords on Smartphones
Smartphones offer a few different methods to view your password, depending on the operating system and browser you’re using.
Android:
1. Open the Chrome browser and navigate to the website where you entered your password.
2. Tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the browser to open the menu.
3. Select “Settings” and then “Site Settings” from the dropdown menu.
4. Tap “Passwords” and enter your device’s PIN or pattern to access your saved passwords.
iPhone:
1. Open the Safari browser and navigate to the website where you entered your password.
2. Tap the “Share” button (a box with an arrow) in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
3. Scroll down and tap “Password.” You’ll see a list of all the websites where you’ve saved passwords. Find the one you’re looking for and tap on it.
Viewing Passwords on Tablets
Tablets, like smartphones, can also be used to view saved passwords, depending on the operating system and browser.
Android Tablets:
1. Open the Chrome browser and navigate to the website where you entered your password.
2. Tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the browser to open the menu.
3. Select “Settings” and then “Site Settings” from the dropdown menu.
4. Tap “Passwords” and enter your device’s PIN or pattern to access your saved passwords.
iPhone Tablets:
1. Open the Safari browser and navigate to the website where you entered your password.
2. Tap the “Share” button (a box with an arrow) in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
3. Scroll down and tap “Password.” You’ll see a list of all the websites where you’ve saved passwords. Find the one you’re looking for and tap on it.
