Fill In User Names and Passwords Automatically

To save time and keystrokes, you can use AutoComplete to fill in user name and password information. Each time you enter a new user name/password combination you'll be asked if you want to save the password. If you select Yes, the next time you begin to fill in the first letter or two of your user name, a list will automatically appear. From that list, you select the user name you want to use and the corresponding password information is automatically entered.

StepMouse actionsKeyboard actions
1

On the Internet Explorer menu bar:

  • Select Tools.
  • Select Internet Options.

On the Internet Explorer menu bar:

  • Open the Tools menu by pressing ALT+T.
  • Select Internet Options by pressing O.
2

In the Internet Options dialog box:

  • Select the Content tab.

In the Internet Options dialog box:

  • Move to the Content tab by pressing the CTRL+TAB.
3

On the Content tab, under Personal information:

  • Select the AutoComplete button.

On the Content tab, under Personal information:

  • Select the AutoComplete button by pressing ALT+U.
4

In the AutoComplete Settings dialog box, under Use AutoComplete for:

  • Turn on (or turn off) the User names and passwords on forms option by selecting (or clearing) the check box.
  • Select OK.

In the AutoComplete Settings dialog box, under Use AutoComplete for:

  • Turn on (or turn off) the User names and passwords on forms option by pressing P.
  • Press ENTER.
5

To close the Internet Options dialog box:

  • Select OK.

To close the Internet Options dialog box:

  • Press ESC.

Note:  Although the password is saved, it is never displayed. A line of asterisks represents the password on the screen.

AutoComplete Settings: Use AutoComplete for user names and passwords on forms

AutoComplete Settings: Use AutoComplete for user names and passwords on forms