This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to export passwords in Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Edge web browser included in Windows 11 is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features.
When you visit a website that requires you to sign in, Microsoft Edge will ask if you want your user name and password remembered. The next time you visit the site, the browser will automatically finish filling in your account info.
You can export your saved passwords from Microsoft Edge to a CSV file as a backup. You will want to keep this CSV file saved to a secure location since your passwords will be visible to anyone who can see the exported CSV file.
You can use the PasswordExportEnabled Edge policy to control whether the Export Passwords button in edge://wallet/passwords is enabled. If enabled or not configured, users can export saved passwords. If disabled, the Export Password button is unavailable, preventing password exports.
You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable export passwords in Microsoft Edge.
EXAMPLE: Export passwords disabled in Microsoft Edge
Here's How:
1 Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you want.
2 Enable Export Passwords in Microsoft Edge for All Users
This is the default setting.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the REG file below, and go to step 4 below.
Enable_export_passwords_from_Microsoft_Edge_for_all_users.reg
Download
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge]
"PasswordExportEnabled"=-3 Disable Export Passwords in Microsoft Edge for All Users
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the REG file below, and go to step 4 below.
Disable_export_passwords_from_Microsoft_Edge_for_all_users.reg
Download
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge]
"PasswordExportEnabled"=dword:000000004 Save the .reg file to your desktop.
5 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.
6 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.
7 If Microsoft Edge is currently open, then close and reopen Microsoft Edge to apply.
8 You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
