Browsers like Firefox have evolved to make our online experiences more seamless, with features such as the ability to save login credentials. When you log into a site using the Firefox browser, a prompt appears offering to save your password. This convenience ensures that the next time you visit the same site, you’re spared from inputting your login details afresh. Even in instances where you’ve forgotten the saved password, Firefox allows you to reveal it without the need for any third-party tools.
However, in certain situations, for added privacy or to prevent unintended reveals, you might want to disable the ‘reveal password’ button. If that’s the case, and you’re using Windows 11 or 10, you’re in the right place. This article from risewindows will walk you through the process. It’s important to remember that even after disabling this feature, you can still edit or copy the saved password; the only difference is that it remains concealed behind bullet points.
Stay tuned as we delve into methods using the Registry Editor and the Local Group Policy Editor, enabling you to effectively remove the reveal password button for saved logins in Firefox. You’re free to opt for the method that aligns best with your comfort level.
How to Remove Reveal Password Button for Saved Logins in Firefox using Registry Editor?
Do these steps to block the reveal password button for saved logins in Firefox via Registry Editor:-
Step 1. Open Registry Editor on your PC.
Step 2. Browse to the following key in the left sidebar of the Registry Editor window:-
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies
Step 3. Right-click on the Policies folder in the left sidebar to pick New > Key.
Step 4. Name that new key as Mozilla.
Step 5. Right-click on the Mozilla folder to pick New > Key.
Step 6. Name that new key to Firefox.
Step 7. Right-click on the Firefox folder to pick New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
Step 8. Name the newly created REG_DWORD to DisablePasswordReveal.
Step 9. Double-click on the DisablePasswordReveal REG_DWORD to set its “Value data” to 1.
Step 10. Hit OK.
Step 11. Reboot your computer.
After finishing the above steps, when you visit the “Logins & Passwords” page in Firefox, you will no longer find the Reveal Password button.
To show the Reveal Password icon, right-click on DisablePasswordReveal REG_DWORD on the opposite side of the “Firefox” key and pick the Delete option. When prompted, click Yes.
How to Remove the Show Password Button for Saved Logins in Firefox using the Local Group Policy Editor?
Do these steps to block the show password button for saved logins in Firefox through Local Group Policy Editor:-
Step 1. Open Local Group Policy Editor.
Step 2. Browse to the following path in the left sidebar of the Local Group Policy Editor window:-
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Mozilla > Firefox
Step 3. Double-click on the policy name “Do not allow passwords to be revealed in saved logins” on the right side.
Step 4. Choose Enabled.
Step 5. Press Apply.
Step 6. Press OK.
Step 7. Reboot your computer to apply the changes.
After finishing the above steps, when you visit the “Logins & Passwords” page in Firefox, you will no longer find the Reveal Password icon.
To show the Reveal Password icon, redo the above steps, and in step 4 above, pick the Not Configured option.
Conclusion
Web browsers like Firefox have evolved to enhance our online experiences, making tasks such as logging in more effortless. Features like the “Reveal Password” button can be helpful but may sometimes pose privacy concerns. For those who wish to remove this feature, the guide provides two methods: one using the Registry Editor and the other through the Local Group Policy Editor. By following the steps outlined, users can successfully conceal their saved passwords in Firefox without the option to reveal them, ensuring added privacy and control over their personal credentials.
