password auto populating in full view

[NetNuttt]

NetNuttt last edited by

I use Opera on Windows and Linux on separate machines.
Lately when I go to my 401k provider the login auto populates my user name and password but the password is not hidden any longer. It is in full view of anyone that can see it.
This never happened before and is happening on two separate computers, one running Windows and one running Linux.
Is there a way to stop this?

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @NetNuttt last edited by

@netnuttt The page has an option to show/hide the content of the password field? How is the behavior in other browsers?

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NetNuttt @leocg last edited by

@leocg I don't have this issue on any other web page with Opera. If I click in the password block it is then hidden but before I click in the box it is seen. It did not use to do this. It may be the site itself since it is happening on two different computers.

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leocg Moderator Volunteer @NetNuttt last edited by

@netnuttt What about the behavior in other browsers?

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NetNuttt @leocg last edited by

@leocg It is doing the same thing using Edge Browser. Populates visible.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @NetNuttt last edited by

@netnuttt Then it's either a site issue or a Chromiun issue. If possible, check on Firefox.

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NetNuttt @leocg last edited by

@leocg It does not happen with Firefox.

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leocg Moderator Volunteer @NetNuttt last edited by

@netnuttt Then it may be a Chromium issue.

What is the page?

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NetNuttt @leocg last edited by

@leocg https://ownyourfuture.vanguard.com/home/login#/

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bneten9 @NetNuttt last edited by

@netnuttt
Yes, there is a way to stop this from happening. The issue you are experiencing is likely due to a setting in the Opera web browser that is allowing your password to be displayed in plain text. Here's how you can fix this:

Open the Opera web browser on the machine where you are experiencing the issue.

Click on the three dots in the upper right-hand corner of the browser window to open the settings menu.

From the settings menu, select "Settings" and then click on "Advanced" in the left-hand menu.

Scroll down to the "Privacy & security" section and click on "Passwords."

Look for the option that says "Offer to save passwords" and toggle it off.

Next, look for the option that says "Auto-fill saved passwords" and toggle it off as well.

Finally, make sure the option that says "Show passwords" is also toggled off.

Once you have made these changes, your password should no longer be displayed in plain text when you log in to your 401k provider. If you want Opera to remember your password for future logins, you can manually enter it and save it when prompted, but it will be hidden from view for security purposes.