how can I see what a saved passord is when it is a bunch of asterisks
The safe way is to use your browser or password manager’s built-in show password option, not a random website or extension. For a password field on a page, browsers often let you reveal it with an eye icon or by opening the saved-passwords section in settings.
What to try
- In the login form, look for an eye icon next to the password box and click it.
- In your browser settings, open the saved passwords list and use the reveal option there; it usually asks for your device password first.
- If it’s your own account on your own device and there is no eye icon, browser developer tools can sometimes switch a field from hidden to visible by changing the input type from password to text.
Safer note
- Avoid “password revealer” apps, random bookmarklets, or online tools, because they can expose your credentials to third parties.
- If you only need access again, resetting the password is often the quickest and safest option.
Practical example
If you saved a password in Chrome, go to Chrome Settings, then Passwords, then pick the account and click the reveal icon; the browser will usually ask for your computer login before showing it.
TL;DR: Use the browser’s saved-password section or the built-in eye icon; don’t rely on third-party tools.