Chrome tests fingerprint protection for saved passwords on Android

Confirmation before autofill

Google is testing biometric verification for passwords saved in Chrome on Android. The goal is to require an extra confirmation from the user before a saved password is autofilled.

How it works

• When Chrome wants to autofill a saved password on a login page, the biometric check kicks in.
• Approval can use a fingerprint, face recognition or another verification method available on the device.

Why it matters

Having saved passwords filled in directly, even when the phone is unlocked, poses a risk if the device falls into someone else's hands. Biometric approval adds an extra security layer to that step.

The feature is currently in testing; it is not yet known when Google will roll it out broadly.