Autofill can feel like a small thing until a form fills in the wrong address or an old credit card pops up during checkout. If you are trying to figure out how to change autofill settings on your phone or computer, the good news is that every major browser has a dedicated screen for it.
The short answer is that autofill is controlled inside each browser, usually in a settings area with separate toggles for contact details, addresses, payment methods, and passwords. There is no single switch that affects every browser on your devices at once.
This article walks through Safari on iPhone and Mac, Chrome on Android and Windows, and Microsoft Edge on Windows, so you can find the right menu no matter which device you are holding.
Contents
- 🔍 What to Check Before You Start
- 📱 Changing Autofill on iPhone (Safari and Chrome)
- 🤖 Changing Autofill on Android (Chrome)
- 💻 Changing Autofill on Windows (Chrome and Edge)
- 🖥️ Changing Autofill on Mac (Safari)
- 🧩 Useful Ways to Manage Saved Autofill Data
- ⚠️ If Autofill Still Is Not Working
- ✅ Things to Watch Out For
🔍 What to Check Before You Start
Before changing anything, it helps to know that autofill is usually split into categories rather than one single setting.
Most browsers separate contact info (name, phone, email), addresses, payment methods, and passwords or passkeys into different sections.
This matters because turning off one category, like payment autofill, will not necessarily turn off address autofill or saved passwords. You may need to visit two or three different menus to fully adjust how a browser behaves.
It also helps to confirm which browser you are actually using for everyday browsing. An iPhone, for example, often has both Safari and Chrome installed, and each keeps its own separate autofill settings.
Changing Safari’s autofill settings will not change what Chrome does, and the reverse is also true. If forms keep autofilling with old information, check the app you were actually using at the time, not just the one you assume is your default.
💡 Key point: Autofill settings do not transfer between browsers on the same device, so check each app separately if something still looks wrong.
📱 Changing Autofill on iPhone (Safari and Chrome)
On an iPhone, Safari’s autofill settings live inside the main Settings app rather than inside Safari itself, which surprises a lot of people the first time they go looking.
For contact details and credit cards, open Settings, then tap Apps, then Safari, then AutoFill. From there you can turn Use Contact Info or Credit Cards on or off.
If you want to see or edit the actual saved details, tap My Info to adjust your contact card, or Saved Credit Cards to review stored payment information.
Passwords and passkeys are handled in a separate place entirely. Go to Settings, then General, then AutoFill & Passwords, and turn AutoFill Passwords and Passkeys on or off from there.
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap Apps, then Safari, then AutoFill for contact and card settings.
- Toggle Use Contact Info or Credit Cards as needed.
- Go back to Settings, then General, then AutoFill & Passwords for password control.
If you use Chrome on an iPhone instead of Safari, open Chrome, tap More, then Settings, then look for Addresses and more or Payment methods.
From those screens you can edit saved information or adjust the autofill behavior for that category. Exact toggle names can shift slightly between Chrome versions, so if a label looks different, search the Settings screen for the word autofill to find it faster.
💡 Field tip: A common mistake is changing Safari’s AutoFill setting and assuming Chrome on the same iPhone is also fixed. Many people stop here, then wonder why Chrome keeps filling in an old address, when the real fix is a completely separate Chrome settings screen.
Since payment and personal data are involved, check Apple’s or Google’s official help page, or contact their support, if a specific toggle described here does not match what you see on your screen.
🤖 Changing Autofill on Android (Chrome)
On Android, Chrome groups most autofill controls under one settings screen, which makes this one a bit more straightforward than iPhone.
Open Chrome, tap More (the three dots), then Settings, then Autofill and passwords. This single screen branches out into the categories you actually want to adjust.
For addresses, tap Addresses and more, then turn Save and fill addresses on or off depending on whether you want Chrome to remember and suggest address details during checkout or sign-up forms.
For payment methods, look in the same Autofill and passwords area for the payment settings. You can review saved cards, remove ones you no longer use, or turn off payment autofill completely if you prefer to type card numbers manually every time.
- Open Chrome and tap the three-dot More menu.
- Tap Settings, then Autofill and passwords.
- Choose Addresses and more to manage address autofill.
- Return and choose the payment section to manage saved cards.
Google notes that payment verification can be managed separately from basic autofill, meaning a saved card might still ask for a CVC code or biometric confirmation even with autofill turned on. This is a security layer, not a bug.
Android also has a system-level autofill service setting, separate from Chrome’s own settings, that controls which app is allowed to offer autofill suggestions across your phone. Its exact location varies by device and manufacturer, so if Chrome’s in-app toggle does not seem to be doing anything, it is worth checking your phone’s general system settings for an autofill service option as well.
💡 Field tip: To confirm a change actually worked, open a site with a login or shipping form you have filled in before and tap into the field. If no suggestion bar appears above the keyboard within a second or two, the autofill setting you changed has taken effect.
💻 Changing Autofill on Windows (Chrome and Edge)
Windows users often have both Chrome and Edge installed, and each browser keeps its own independent autofill settings, much like the iPhone situation with Safari and Chrome.
In Chrome on Windows, open the browser, click More (three dots in the top right), then Settings, then Autofill and passwords. From there, open Addresses and more or Payment methods to manage those details directly.
Password autofill in Chrome is handled in a different part of the same general settings area, separate from addresses and payment cards, so do not expect one toggle to control everything.
| Browser | Menu Path | What It Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome (Windows) | More → Settings → Autofill and passwords | Addresses, payment methods, passwords |
| Edge (Windows) | Settings and more → Settings → Profiles | Personal info, payment info, passwords |
In Microsoft Edge, click Settings and more, then Settings, then Profiles. Inside Profiles, you will find Personal info for basic contact-style autofill, Payment info for saved cards, and Passwords for password autofill.
Edge’s current labels may differ slightly from device to device. Microsoft’s own support materials describe options like Save and fill basic info, Save and fill payment info, and Autofill passwords, so if the exact wording on your screen looks a little different, these are the concepts to look for.
- Open Edge and click Settings and more.
- Click Settings, then Profiles.
- Open Personal info, Payment info, or Passwords depending on what you want to change.
- Toggle the relevant save-and-fill option on or off.
Because payment data is involved in both browsers, check Google’s or Microsoft’s official help page, or reach out to their support channels, if a setting described here is missing or renamed on your version.
⚠️ Watch out: Turning off autofill in Chrome does not automatically turn it off in Edge, and installing a new Windows update can occasionally rename a settings screen without changing what it actually does.
🖥️ Changing Autofill on Mac (Safari)
On a Mac, Safari keeps its autofill settings inside the browser itself, which is a little different from the iPhone, where Safari settings live in the separate Settings app.
Open Safari, click Safari in the top menu bar, then Settings, then go to the AutoFill tab.
From this single screen, you can select or clear options for contact information, user names and passwords, credit cards, and other miscellaneous forms, all in one place.
Next to each option, there is usually an Edit button that opens the actual saved entries, letting you review, update, or delete specific contact cards, login credentials, or stored card numbers rather than just flipping the autofill switch on or off.
- Open Safari on your Mac.
- Click Safari in the menu bar, then Settings.
- Click the AutoFill tab.
- Check or uncheck each category, and click Edit to manage saved entries.
💡 Field tip: A common misconception is that unchecking a box in AutoFill deletes the saved data behind it. In reality, the checkbox only controls whether Safari offers to fill it in; the information usually stays stored until you open Edit and remove it directly.
Because Mac and iPhone both run Safari but keep their settings separate, changing the AutoFill tab on a Mac will not update the iPhone’s Settings app version, even if both devices are signed into the same account.
Syncing saved data between devices is a different feature from the autofill toggle itself, so do not assume one setting handles both tasks.
🧩 Useful Ways to Manage Saved Autofill Data
Beyond simply turning autofill on or off, most browsers let you manage the underlying saved entries, which is often the more useful adjustment for everyday browsing.
If you have moved recently, for example, the more practical fix is editing the saved address entry rather than disabling address autofill altogether, since you likely still want the convenience for the new address.
Similarly, if an old credit card has expired, opening the Edit or Saved Credit Cards screen to remove it keeps checkout forms accurate without losing autofill for your current card.
For shared devices, some people choose to leave contact and address autofill on for convenience but turn off payment autofill specifically, so that card numbers are never suggested automatically on a computer or phone that others also use.
| Situation | Suggested Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Old address keeps appearing | Edit the saved address entry instead of disabling autofill entirely |
| Shared or household device | Turn off payment autofill only, keep contact and address autofill on |
| Switched primary browser | Review autofill settings in the newly used browser separately |
💡 Field tip: Many people stop after unchecking the main autofill box and assume the job is done. To confirm it worked in under a minute, open a shopping site’s checkout form and click into the address or card field; if no suggestion list appears, the change has taken effect.
⚠️ If Autofill Still Is Not Working
If you have changed a setting but autofill still behaves unexpectedly, the first thing to check is whether a browser extension or a separate password manager app is doing the filling instead of the browser’s built-in feature.
Password managers and some shopping-related extensions can continue to offer saved logins or card numbers even after you disable the browser’s own autofill, since they operate independently.
Another common cause is simply an outdated browser version with a relocated settings menu. If a setting described here is missing, update the browser through its app store or built-in update checker, then search the Settings page for the word autofill, addresses, or payment to relocate it.
On Android specifically, remember that there is a system-level autofill service setting separate from Chrome’s in-app controls; if Chrome’s toggle does not seem to change anything, that system setting is the next place to check.
💡 Key point: If autofill persists after disabling it in the browser, a separate extension or password manager is the most likely cause, not a failed setting change.
✅ Things to Watch Out For
Turning off autofill does not automatically delete anything already saved in the browser or in a connected password manager.
The saved contact cards, addresses, and card numbers typically remain stored until you open the relevant Edit or Manage screen and remove them individually.
This distinction matters most for payment information. Simply flipping off payment autofill stops forms from being filled automatically, but the card itself is still saved in the browser unless deleted separately.
It is a good idea to periodically open the saved payment methods screen in whichever browser you use most, just to confirm which cards are still stored there, especially after a card has been replaced or canceled.
Finally, remember that autofill settings are tied to the specific browser and even the specific device profile you are using. Signing into the same account on a new phone or computer does not automatically carry over every autofill preference, since some settings sync while others are stored locally.
🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does turning off autofill delete my saved passwords too?
No. Autofill and saved password storage are usually controlled separately, so turning off autofill for forms does not remove stored passwords; you would need to open the password section specifically to delete those.
Q. Why does my iPhone fill in an old address even after I changed Safari’s settings?
If the old address keeps appearing, it is likely still saved under My Info or a similar contact card rather than removed. Open the Edit option next to the relevant category to update or delete it directly.
Q. Can I turn off autofill for payment methods only, and keep addresses working?
Yes. Most browsers list addresses and payment methods as separate sections, so you can disable one category while leaving the other active.
Q. Is Chrome’s autofill the same on my iPhone and my Android phone?
The settings screens are similar but not identical, since iPhone and Android versions of Chrome can have slightly different menu layouts. The core categories, like addresses and payment methods, are generally the same.
Q. Will changing autofill settings on my phone affect my computer too?
Not automatically. Some saved data may sync if you are signed into the same account across devices, but the on/off autofill toggles themselves are usually set per device and per browser.
Q. What should I do if I cannot find the autofill menu at all?
Update the browser to its latest version first, then use the search bar inside the Settings screen and type autofill to locate the renamed or relocated option.
Q. Does disabling autofill make my browsing more secure?
It can reduce the chance of sensitive details being filled in automatically on a shared device, but it does not replace other safety steps; for anything involving payments or passwords, check the browser’s official support page for current guidance.
📌 Quick Summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| iPhone Safari | Settings → Apps → Safari → AutoFill; passwords under General → AutoFill & Passwords |
| iPhone Chrome | Chrome → More → Settings → Addresses and more or Payment methods |
| Android Chrome | Chrome → More → Settings → Autofill and passwords |
| Windows Chrome | More → Settings → Autofill and passwords |
| Windows Edge | Settings and more → Settings → Profiles |
| Mac Safari | Safari → Settings → AutoFill tab |
| Key caution | Disabling autofill does not delete saved data; edit or delete it separately |
A simple first step is to open whichever browser you use most right now and check its Autofill or AutoFill and passwords screen, just to see what is currently saved there.
This article is based on public information available at the time of writing. Menus and steps may change with app or device updates.