To turn off autofill in Microsoft Edge, open Settings and select Passwords and autofill. Open Passwords, Personal info, and Payment info in turn and switch off the options to save and fill each type of information. Then clear what Edge already saved if you want old suggestions gone too.
This guide covers each autofill switch, clearing saved data, removing single suggestions, clearing data automatically when Edge closes, and the policy IT admins use. The steps are for Edge on Windows 11 and Windows 10; Mac is the same apart from the keyboard shortcuts.
Turn Off Autofill for Each Type
- Select the three-dot Settings and more menu, then Settings. You can also type
edge://settingsin the address bar. - Select Passwords and autofill, or type autofill in the Search settings box. Microsoft says saved passwords, payment cards, and personal info now all live in this section. Expected result: you see Passwords, Personal info, and Payment info.
- Open Passwords and turn off the options to offer to save passwords and fill them automatically.
- Open Personal info and turn off Save and fill basic info. You can jump straight there with
edge://settings/personalinfo. - Open Payment info and turn off Save and fill payment info. Expected result: Edge stops offering to save or fill these details. The change saves automatically.
On older versions of Edge, these options were under Profiles. If your menus don’t match, update Edge to the latest version.
Delete Information Edge Already Saved
Turning off a switch stops Edge from saving new entries, but it doesn’t delete what’s already there. To clear it:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete.
- Choose a time range, such as All time.
- Check Autofill form data and, if you want, Passwords.
- Select Clear now. Expected result: old suggestions stop appearing in forms.
Deleting saved passwords can’t be undone, so make sure you know them or have them stored elsewhere. Here’s how to find saved passwords on Windows 11. If you’re signed in with sync on, clearing can also remove the data from your other synced devices. To clear what you’ve searched for too, see how to clear your search history in Edge.
Remove a Single Suggestion or Entry
- From a form: click in the field, highlight the suggestion in the drop-down list with the arrow keys, and press Shift + Delete.
- From settings: open Personal info or Payment info, select the three dots next to the entry, and choose Delete.
- One saved password: open Passwords, find the site, and delete that entry.
Clear Autofill Data Every Time Edge Closes
If you share the PC but still want autofill during a session, go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services, find Clear browsing data, and select Choose what to clear every time you close the browser. Turn on Autofill form data. Edge then wipes saved form entries each time you close it. For a one-off private session, open an InPrivate window with Ctrl + Shift + N; it doesn’t save form data.
Turn Off Autofill in Edge on a Phone
Microsoft says the same Passwords and autofill section applies to mobile users. In Edge on an iPhone or Android phone, tap the menu, tap Settings, open the passwords and autofill settings, and turn off saving for each type. If you’re signed in with sync on, data you delete can also disappear from your other devices. Our guide to installing Microsoft Edge on an iPhone explains how sign-in and sync work in the mobile app.
Should You Turn Autofill Off?
- Turn it off on shared or public PCs, or if suggestions keep filling the wrong details into forms.
- Keep it on for your own PC if you like the speed, and turn off only the types you don’t trust, such as payment cards.
- Use a password manager if you want password filling without storing passwords in the browser.
For IT Admins: Turn Off Autofill With Policy
On managed PCs, the AutofillAddressEnabled policy controls address autofill. Microsoft says that when it’s disabled, Edge doesn’t suggest, fill in, or save address information, and autofill stops on all web forms except payment and password fields. Separate policies cover payment cards and passwords. If your autofill switches are grayed out, your organization has set one of these.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does autofill still show suggestions?
The suggestions come from data Edge already saved. Clear the saved form data as shown above, or remove single suggestions with Shift + Delete.
Can I keep password autofill but turn off addresses?
Yes. Each type has its own switch, so turn off only Personal info and leave Passwords on.
Why are the autofill settings grayed out?
Your school or work manages the browser with policy. Contact your IT team.
Does this affect other browsers?
No. Each browser has its own autofill settings. On an iPhone, see how to turn off credit card AutoFill in Safari. On a Mac, see how to disable Safari AutoFill on a Mac.
Will turning off autofill sign me out of websites?
No. Autofill only fills forms. Cookies keep you signed in. Clearing cookies would sign you out; see how to clear the cache in Edge.
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