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Add autocomplete to an HTML password field

Submitted by: @import:30-seconds-of-code·Mar 2, 2026·

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Problem

The HTML autocomplete attribute provides a wide variety of options for <input> fields. One of these is the new-password value, which can be used when the user is asked to create a new password (e.g. signup or reset password forms). This value ensures that the browser will not accidentally fill in an existing password, while it also allows the browser to suggest a secure password:
Additionally, if the form contains a second password field asking the user to retype the newly created password, autocomplete="new-password" should be used for both of the password fields.

Solution

<form action="signup" method="post">
  <input type="text" autocomplete="username">
  <input type="password" autocomplete="new-password">
  <input type="submit" value="Sign up">
</form>

Code Snippets

<form action="signup" method="post">
  <input type="text" autocomplete="username">
  <input type="password" autocomplete="new-password">
  <input type="submit" value="Sign up">
</form>

Context

From 30-seconds-of-code: password-autocomplete-suggestion

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