How to Back Up and Restore Passwords in Microsoft Edge

When reinstalling or upgrading Windows, or for other reasons, you might want to back up your saved site IDs and passwords from Microsoft Edge's autofill feature. Here is a simple method to back them up into an Excel file.

This process saves your data as a .csv file in Excel format.

After reinstalling Windows, you can open Microsoft Edge and import the existing .csv file. This will restore all your site IDs and passwords in Edge, allowing you to log in automatically to sites as before, without manually entering your information. It's a convenient way to ensure you can continue using your saved credentials seamlessly.

Comprehensive Guide to Backing Up and Restoring Passwords in Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and click the 'More' icon (three dots) in the top right corner.
Select 'Settings.'
Click on 'Profiles' in the left-hand menu.
Click on 'Passwords.'

Back Up and Restore Passwords in Microsoft Edge

Exporting Passwords

On the Passwords page, click the 'More' icon (three dots) in the top right corner.
Select 'Export passwords.'
When the confirmation message appears, click 'Export.'
Enter your Windows PIN or password to authenticate.
Your passwords will be downloaded as a CSV file.

Importing Passwords

After reinstalling Windows, follow the same steps as above but select 'Import' instead of 'Export.'
Choose the passwords CSV file you previously saved.

This method allows you to easily extract and save passwords. However, never use the autofill feature on a shared PC. Even on a personal PC, for security reasons, be sure to delete or secure the saved CSV file after restoring passwords in Edge.

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