Android · Accounts & Family
Choose the service that fills passwords and forms
The Autofill Service setting selects which app, such as Google Password Manager or a third-party password manager, automatically fills in saved passwords, addresses, and payment details across apps and browsers.
How to open Autofill Service
- Open Settings
- Tap Passwords, passkeys & accounts (or System > Languages & input > Advanced)
- Tap Autofill service
- Choose the desired autofill provider
- Confirm and review saved entries within that provider
What you should know
- Supports Google's built-in Password Manager or any installed compatible autofill app
- Applies system-wide, including inside third-party apps, not just Chrome
- Can be limited to only fill passwords, or also addresses and payment methods
- Autofill suggestions can be reviewed and deleted per saved entry
Why it matters
A consistent, system-wide autofill service reduces password reuse and typing errors by suggesting strong saved credentials directly inside login forms, whether in a browser or a native app. Choosing a dedicated password manager as the autofill service, rather than relying on individual apps to remember credentials inconsistently, is one of the simplest ways to improve both security and daily convenience.
Best practices
- Pick one autofill service and stick with it rather than switching frequently, which can cause missing suggestions
- Periodically review and remove outdated saved passwords or addresses
- Enable biometric confirmation for autofill on sensitive apps like banking if the service supports it
- Export or back up passwords through the manager's own backup feature as a safety net
Common problems and fixes
- Autofill does not trigger inside an app
- Confirm the app's login field supports Android's autofill framework and that the correct service is selected in Settings
- Wrong account's credentials are suggested
- Review saved entries in the autofill service and delete duplicates or mismatched entries
- Autofill service keeps resetting to default
- Check for a device policy or another app requesting to become the default autofill handler
Tips and tricks
- Use the autofill service's built-in password health check to find reused or weak passwords
- Enable payment method autofill for faster checkout in shopping apps
Frequently asked questions
Is autofill data encrypted?
Reputable autofill services, including Google Password Manager, encrypt stored credentials both locally and in transit.
Can I use two different autofill services at once?
No, Android allows only one active autofill service at a time.
Does autofill work in all apps?
Only apps built with standard Android input fields that support the autofill framework; some custom-built login screens may not.
Related settings
- Google Account SyncAccount sync keeps Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Photos, and other Google app data updated automatically across your devices, tied to your signed-in Google Account.
- Add AccountThe Add Account flow lets you sign in to a new Google Account or other supported account type (Microsoft Exchange, personal IMAP email, corporate work profile) so its data can sync with apps on the device.
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