For a more private and secure browsing experience, you can use Chrome’s safety features, like Safety Check and Safe Browsing.
Compromised passwords
If you notice an unfamiliar activity on your account or think that your password may have been compromised, change your password immediately. Learn how to secure a compromised Google Account.
To change your password from another site, follow the instructions in Chrome. Learn how to manage passwords.
With Google Safe Browsing, you get alerts about malware, risky extensions, phishing or sites on Google’s list of potentially unsafe sites. Learn how to choose Safe Browsing protection level.
Automatic Chrome updates
To make sure you're protected by the latest security updates, when available, Chrome can automatically update to the newest browser version. Learn how to update Chrome.
On-device encryption for passwords
Important: Make sure you’ve already set up on-device encryption. Learn how to set up on-device encryption.
Once on-device encryption is set up, you can use your Google password or the screen lock for compatible phones or tablets to unlock your password. This type of encryption means that only you have the key to unlock your passwords.
Once on-device encryption is set up, you can use your Google password or the screen lock for compatible phones or tablets to unlock your password. This type of encryption means that only you have the key to unlock your passwords.
Run a Safety Check on an iPhone or iPad
Chrome runs Safety Check automatically to help you find and fix privacy and security problems.
You can review Chrome's privacy and security with Safety Check. Safety Check searches for:
- Compromised, reused, or weak passwords: To ensure your online security, Safety Check can warn you if a username or password stored in the Google Password Manager was involved in a data breach. Learn more about how Chrome protects your passwords.
- Safe Browsing status: To ensure you’re protected against malware, phishing, and other risks, Safety Check can occasionally remind you to review your Safe Browsing settings. Learn more about Safe Browsing protection in Chrome.
- Available Chrome updates: To ensure that you’re protected by the latest security updates, Safety Check can occasionally remind you to update Chrome.
- On your iPhone or iPad, open Chrome
.
- Tap More
Settings
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- Select Safety Check
- If Chrome finds any issues, tap the item with the issue.
- Follow the instructions on screen.
Settings Tip: When Safety Check takes action, Chrome will notify you if there are issues that need your attention. These messages will show up on your new tab page. You can select the item with the issue and follow the on-screen instructions.
Turn on Always Use Secure Connections
When a website’s URL has HTTPS, it can indicate a secure connection. Connections to sites that use HTTPS are more secure than sites that don’t. When you turn on Always Use Secure Connections, Chrome attempts to load all sites over HTTPS and displays a warning before you visit a site that doesn’t support it.
- On your iPhone or iPad, open Chrome
- At the top right, tap More
- Tap Privacy and Security.
- Turn on Always Use Secure Connections.
Tip: When you’re about to load a site that doesn’t use HTTPS in its URL, a “Not Secure” warning appears in the address bar.