Introduction
Form autofill in Brave streamlines the process of entering repetitive information—such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and payment details—into online forms. By configuring autofill, you save time, reduce typing errors, and enhance your browsing experience. This article explains, step by step, how to set up and manage form autofill in Brave.
Prerequisites
- Brave browser installed (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or iOS).
- An active Brave profile (signed in or local).
- Basic familiarity with browser settings and preferences.
Accessing Autofill Settings
Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Open Brave and click the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings from the menu.
- In the left sidebar, click Autofill (under “You and Brave”).
- Choose one of the subcategories: Passwords, Payment methods, or Addresses and more.
Mobile (Android / iOS)
- Tap the three dots (Android) or bottom right menu (iOS).
- Go to Settings.
- Scroll to find Autofill and payments (Android) or Autofill Forms (iOS).
- Select Addresses or Payment methods.
Configuring Addresses and More
Adding or editing address profiles allows Brave to populate shipping and billing fields automatically.
Adding a New Address
- In Settings > Autofill > Addresses and more, click Add.
- Fill in:
- Name (e.g., John Doe)
- Address fields (street, city, state, postal code, country)
- Phone number and Email (optional but recommended)
- Click Save.
Editing or Removing an Address
- Under the same Addresses and more section, locate the entry.
- Click the three dots next to it.
- Select Edit or Remove as needed, then Save changes.
Configuring Payment Methods
Securely store credit cards and debit cards for one-click checkout.
Adding a Card
- Go to Settings > Autofill > Payment methods.
- Click Add (or Add credit card on mobile).
- Enter:
- Cardholder name
- Card number
- Expiration date
- CVC
- Enable Save and fill payment methods if not already toggled on.
- Click Save.
Managing Saved Cards
- Select the card entry.
- Use the three dots icon to Edit, Remove, or Make default.
Advanced Autofill Options
Brave shares many autofill capabilities with Chromium. You can leverage experimental features if needed.
Enabling Experimental Autofill Features
- Enter brave://flags in the address bar.
- Search for #autofill-experimental or #autofill-virtual-card.
- Change the drop-down to Enabled.
- Click Relaunch to restart Brave with new flags.
Importing and Exporting Autofill Data
Brave does not yet provide a native import/export UI for addresses and cards, but you can:
- Use Chrome’s import/export by switching profiles (desktop only).
- Rely on third-party extensions available in the Chrome Web Store.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Autofill not appearing: Make sure Save and fill toggles are on in each category.
- Incorrect fields: Edit or remove outdated entries so Brave only suggests accurate data.
- Conflict with other extensions: Temporarily disable other form-filling extensions to isolate the issue.
Summary of Autofill Fields
Category | Fields | Example |
---|---|---|
Addresses | Name, Street, City, State, ZIP, Country, Phone | John Doe, 123 Main St, Springfield, IL, 62701, USA |
Payment methods | Cardholder, Card number, Expiry, CVC | John Doe, 4111 1111 1111 1111, 12/25, 123 |
Conclusion
Configuring form autofill in Brave simplifies your online interactions, saving you time and reducing errors. By following the steps above, you can manage your addresses and payment methods effectively. For more information on Brave’s privacy and security features, visit the official Brave Support page or explore Brave Features.
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