Password Leak Detection is a new feature added to Google Chrome in early 2020. If you're concerned about how Google Chrome operates and worry that your saved passwords may be compromised, follow the steps below to receive alerts when a leak is detected.
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Guide to Activate Password Leak Alerts on Google Chrome
Step 1: To enable the password leak alert feature on Google Chrome, you need to launch the software on your PC or Mobile device.
- Download link for iOS version: Chrome for iPhone
- Download link for Android version: Chrome for Android
Step 2: After launching, go to the address chrome://flags/#password-leak-detection in the Google Chrome browser.
Step 3: A series of search options appear using Search Flags, in the Password Leak Detection feature highlighted in yellow, click on the arrow next to the Default text as shown below.
Step 4: In the list window, enable the password leak alert on Google Chrome by selecting Enabled, activating the notification mode.
Click Relaunch to let Google Chrome automatically restart and apply the changes.
These are the steps to enable password leak alerts on Google Chrome on your computer. For mobile devices, follow similar steps to activate this feature, ensuring safety every time you enter a password on the Google Chrome web browser.
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