Google Chrome can use Windows Hello as an extra confirmation step when you access saved passwords or autofill sensitive information. That is useful for security, but it can also feel unnecessary if you prefer a simpler sign-in flow on your own PC.
If Chrome keeps asking for a PIN, fingerprint, or face sign-in when you open passwords, there are a few ways to turn that behavior off or reduce how often it appears. The right method depends on whether you want to change Chrome only or also adjust Windows sign-in settings.
1. Turn Off the Chrome Password Verification Prompt
The first place to check is Chrome itself. In many cases, the Windows Hello prompt appears because Chrome is set to require verification before showing saved passwords or using autofill.
- Open Google Chrome.
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and choose Settings.
- Select Autofill and passwords, then open Google Password Manager.
- Look for a setting related to Windows Hello, device verification, or using Windows Hello to fill passwords.
- Turn that option off if it is enabled.
2. Check Chrome’s Built-in Security Settings for Passwords
Some versions of Chrome separate password viewing from password autofill protection. If turning off the first prompt does not fully stop Windows Hello requests, check the password security options again inside Password Manager.
- Open Chrome and go to Settings.
- Open Autofill and passwords.
- Enter Google Password Manager.
- Review the options for password access, verification, or device authentication.
- Disable any setting that requires Windows Hello before revealing or filling saved passwords.
3. Change Windows Hello Sign-In Behavior on the PC
If Chrome still asks for Windows Hello after changing browser settings, the prompt may be tied to your Windows sign-in configuration rather than Chrome alone. In that case, review Windows Hello options in Windows settings.
- Open Windows Settings.
- Go to Accounts, then Sign-in options.
- Review Windows Hello PIN, fingerprint, and face sign-in settings.
- If you do not want Chrome to use those verification methods, remove the Windows Hello sign-in method you are using, if appropriate for your setup.
- Restart Chrome after making the change and test password access again.
When Windows Hello Will Still Appear
Even after you disable the Chrome prompt, Windows Hello may still appear in certain situations. This usually happens when a website, Google Password Manager, or another security feature asks for extra confirmation before revealing sensitive information.
- You are viewing a password after a browser update changed the security behavior.
- You are signed into a different Chrome profile that still uses Windows Hello.
- Your organization manages Chrome policies and enforces password verification.
- Windows Hello is still enabled for system-level authentication and another feature is triggering it.
What to Do If the Setting Is Missing
If you cannot find any Windows Hello or password verification option in Chrome, the feature may not be available in your version, or Google may have changed where the setting appears. In that case, update Chrome and check the Password Manager settings again.
- Open Chrome and go to the menu.
- Select Help, then About Google Chrome.
- Let Chrome check for updates.
- Restart the browser if an update is installed.
- Return to Password Manager and recheck the available security options.
Which Method Should You Try First?
- If Chrome only asks for approval when showing passwords, start with Chrome’s password verification setting.
- If the prompt happens across multiple apps or sign-in actions, check Windows Hello in Windows settings.
- If this is a work or school device, ask whether password verification is controlled by policy.
For most people, the Chrome password manager setting is the quickest fix. If that does not fully solve the problem, the Windows sign-in options are the next thing to check. The goal is to remove only the prompt you do not want, without weakening more security than necessary.
