Ever signed up for a website in Chrome and seen a little box pop up offering to “use a strong password”? That’s Google’s built-in password generator at work — and it’s one of the simplest ways to stop reusing weak passwords. We at GetMyPassword explain how the Google password generator works, how to trigger it whenever you need it, and when a dedicated generator gives you more control.
What the Google password generator is
It’s a feature built into Chrome and Google Password Manager. Whenever you create an account or change a password while signed in to Chrome, Google can suggest a long, random, unique password and — crucially — save it for you automatically, so you never have to remember or even see it. It’s free, requires nothing to set up, and works on the desktop and on Android.
How to use it
- On a sign-up or “change password” page, click into the password field.
- Chrome shows a Suggest strong password prompt — if it doesn’t, right-click the field and choose Suggest password.
- Click the suggested password to accept it.
- Chrome saves it to your Google account and fills it in next time.
For this to appear you need to be signed in to Chrome with sync on, so the password is stored and available across your devices.
Where it falls short
The Google generator is excellent for the common case, but it’s deliberately hands-off. You can’t tell it “make it 24 characters” or “no symbols because this site rejects them” — you take what Chrome offers. It also only triggers inside Chrome’s own forms, so it’s no help when you need a password for Wi-Fi, a router, a database or anything outside the browser.
When to use a dedicated generator
That’s where a standalone tool helps. Our own password generator lets you set the exact length, choose whether to include symbols and numbers, and create a password for anything — not just a browser form. You can then check it with the strength checker and save it wherever you keep your logins. For storing what you generate, our guide to Google Password Manager shows how the two fit together.
The best password is one you never have to remember. Whether it comes from Chrome or a dedicated generator, the win is the same: long, random and unique for every account.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use Google’s password generator?
In Chrome, click into a password field on a sign-up or change-password page. Accept the “Suggest strong password” prompt, or right-click the field and choose Suggest password. Chrome generates and saves it for you.
Why isn’t Chrome suggesting a password?
You need to be signed in to Chrome with sync on, and the page must be recognised as a sign-up or password-change form. Right-clicking the field and choosing Suggest password often forces it to appear.
Can I choose the length of a Google-generated password?
No, Chrome doesn’t let you customise length or character types. For full control, use a dedicated password generator where you set the length and whether to include symbols and numbers.