Google is upgrading Password Manager in Chrome as Google Password Manager from version 114 on-wards. Here is how you can install Google Password Manager, Progressive Web App (PWA) in Chrome browser on Windows.
Google Password Manager features
Google Password Manager comes with the following changes
- Easy access option in the three-dot menu
- Groups similar passwords
- Improved checkflow.
- Its a Progressive Web Application (PWA)
- You can create shortcut to Password Manager on desktop.
Google Password Manager became a PWA
Google has made Password Manager in Chrome as PWA. This is not easy as it is an WebUI. WebUIs are blocked from becoming Web Apps.
Chrome team has created “chrome://password-manage”r page and made sure to be installable as WebApp/ Shortcut.
How to install Google Password Manager PWA in Chrome
- Launch Chrome
- click on 3-dot menu
- Select “Google Password Manager”
- Select Settings
- Under Settings, find and click on”Add shortcut”
- Click install button in the PWA dialog that appears in address bar
Google Password Manager opens in its new window and also shortcut is available on desktop. Whenever you want to manage Chrome passwords, use the shortcut to quickly open the Password Manager.
In other news related to Chrome, Google has released Chrome 114 and is rolling out to users with ability to turn off Tab Hover Cards, new Google Password Manager branding and other new features, improvements.
If Google Password Manager is not available in Chrome Menu, check the steps to enable the Password Manager here.
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Final words: Starting Chrome 114, upgraded Google Password Manager PWA is available with new features and enhancements.The article details steps to install PWA in Chrome browser.
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