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how do i delete a password attached to a login name

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I have accidentally entered a password together with my login to a site - how do I delete that password / login name?

I have accidentally entered a password together with my login to a site - how do I delete that password / login name?

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You can use these steps to remove saved (form) data from a drop-down list:

  1. click the (empty) input field on the web page to open the drop-down list
  2. highlight an entry in the drop-down list
  3. press the Delete key (on Mac: Shift+Delete) to remove it.
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Go to Tools >> Options >> Security >> click on Saved passwords then select the login and delete it by clicking on the button at the bottom of window.

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The password is attached to the login name - I need to delete that incorrect login

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You can use these steps to remove saved (form) data from a drop-down list:

  1. click the (empty) input field on the web page to open the drop-down list
  2. highlight an entry in the drop-down list
  3. press the Delete key (on Mac: Shift+Delete) to remove it.
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thanks - problem now solved