Introduction: Why Xiaomi has a built-in password manager?
Modern Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones feature a built-in password-safety tool, the credentials manager, which often goes unnoticed by users, even though it is integrated into MIUI firmware and works without installing third-party apps, with the main advantage of synchronizing passwords between devices through a Mi Account, eliminating the need to remember dozens of combinations for websites, Wi-Fi networks and applications.
However, finding this manager is not as easy as it seems. Depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13, 14 or HyperOS) and the model of the smartphone, the path to it may differ. Moreover, after resetting or changing the device, many users face the problem of regaining access to saved passwords. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to find a password manager on Xiaomi, and also explain how to use it safely.
It is important to understand that the built-in password manager is not a full-fledged analogue of solutions like 1Password It's basically focused on basic things: storing Wi-Fi passwords, Mi accounts. Account/Google, As well as data for autocomplete in the browser, advanced users may need to adjust or switch to third-party services.
Where is the password manager stored in MIUI: official ways
In the latest versions of MIUI 14 and HyperOS, access to the password manager is implemented through two main sections: system settings and Xiaomi browser.
If you have a MIUI 12/13 smartphone, the path may be slightly different, as we’ll explain in the next section.
- 📱 Through System Settings: Settings → Passwords and security → Password Manager. This is where the autocomplete data is stored in apps and browsers.
- 🌐 Through the Xiaomi browser: Open the browser, click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Passwords. Here you can view saved logins/passwords for websites.
- 🔑 Through Mi Account: Some passwords (such as those from Wi-Fi) are synced to the cloud. → Xiaomi account → Synchronization of data.
On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13 Pro+), the menu may be called Settings → Google → Google Account Management → Security → Password Manager. This is due to the fact that Xiaomi has partially integrated Google services into its shell.
Alternative ways to find a password manager on older versions of MIUI
If your smartphone is running MIUI 11 or earlier, the standard path through Settings → Passwords and security may not work.
- System Search: Swipe down the home screen to open the search bar and type in the "password manager" or "password manager" request.
- Through browser settings: In older versions of MIUI Browser, passwords were stored in Browser Settings → Privacy → Saved passwords.
- Using Mi Cloud: Go to i.mi.com via your computer, log in and check the Devices → Data Management section. Synchronized passwords can be displayed here.
On some models (such as the Redmi Note 9 Pro or POCO X3 NFC), the password manager is hidden in the Settings menu → Additional → Privacy. If none of the methods worked, it may be disabled in your region or on a particular firmware.
Why is the password manager missing?
How to Restore Access to Saved Passwords After Resetting
One of the most common problems is losing access to passwords after resetting your phone to factory settings, and if you haven't turned off sync with Mi Account, you can restore the data as follows:
Log in to the same Mi Account as before the reset | Connect to the Internet (required via Wi-Fi or mobile data) | Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Data Synchronization | Enable synchronization for "Passwords and data for autocomplete" |Reboot the device-->
If the sync has been disabled, the chances of recovery are minimal.
- 🔍 Check backups in Settings → System system → Backup (if you created a backup before resetting).
- 📱 Try connecting your old device (if it still works) and manually exporting passwords through your browser.
- 💻 Use your computer: log in to i.mi.com – sometimes passwords are displayed in the web version.
⚠️ Note: If you reset your phone without being tied to your Mi Account or deleted your account, you can’t recover passwords. Xiaomi’s built-in manager doesn’t provide a clear password export feature (unlike Google Password Manager).
Comparison of Xiaomi’s built-in manager with alternatives
The built-in tool Xiaomi is inferior to specialized solutions for functionality, but has its advantages.
| Function | Xiaomi Password Manager | Google Password Manager | Bitwarden/1Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronization between devices | Only through Mi Account. | Through a Google account | Multi-platform |
| Autocomplete in applications | It's partly working. | Supported | Full support |
| Password generator | Absent. | It's in Chrome. | There (with difficulty settings) |
| Export/import of passwords | No. | Available (in CSV format) | There are (different formats) |
| Two-factor authentication (2FA) | No. | No. | There (in premium versions) |
If you need advanced features (such as generating complex passwords or storing bank data), consider switching to Bitwarden or KeePass. However, for basic tasks, Xiaomi’s built-in manager does well – especially if you’re actively using the Mi ecosystem (smart watches, laptops, TVs).
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To enhance the security of the built-in manager, enable two-step authentication for Mi Account under Settings → Xiaomi Account → Security.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Many users experience problems with Xiaomi’s password manager due to missteps, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to resolve them:
⚠️ Note: Never delete the com.miui.passwordmanager system application through ADB This will cause autocomplete to fail and loss of access to stored data.
- 🚫 Error: Passwords are not saved automatically.Solution: Check autocomplete settings in Settings → Additionally. → Language and input → Autocomplete and select “Xiaomi Password Manager».
- 🔄 Error: After the update MIUI Solution: Update all system applications to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Updates.
- 🔒 Error: Requires a password to access the manager, but you didn't set it.Solution: This is the password from your Mi Account. If you forgot, restore it via account.xiaomi.com.
Another common problem is the Google Autofill conflict: If you have Google Autofill enabled, it can block the built-in manager. To fix this, go to Settings → System → Language and Type → Additional → Autocomplete and disable unnecessary services.
How to transfer passwords from the old Xiaomi smartphone to the new
When you buy a new Xiaomi device (such as Xiaomi 14 Ultra or Redmi K70 Pro), password transfer is automatically performed when you log in to Mi Account. However, if sync does not work, use the manual method:
- On an old phone, export passwords via browser: Open MIUI Browser → Settings → Passwords → Export (if available) Note: Some firmwares have export blocked.
- Copy a file with passwords (usually in.csv format) to a new phone via Mi Share or the cloud.
- On a new device, import data through a third-party manager (like Bitwarden) as the built-in Xiaomi tool does not support import.
If export is not possible, the only option is to sync via Mi Cloud.
- 📱 The same Mi Account is used.
- ☁️ Password synchronization enabled in Settings → Xiaomi account → Synchronization of data.
- 🔄 Both phones are connected to the internet.
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Password transfers between Xiaomi devices are only possible through Mi Account. Exports in plain form (such as CSV) are not officially supported.