Paypal doesn't ask for password while checking out in a on-line store. Security issue?
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Hi! I am looking for some help regarding my PayPal account.
I noticed that as of couple months ago, PayPal stopped asking for my password in online stores I use often, and some I used for the first time.
I used to be asked for my password while checking out, but now I just check Paypal and the transaction just proceeds without asking me for anything.
Can I change it back so it asks me for a password? I don't feel very safe right now, I just like to be asked.
Thank you!
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Click the cogwheel icon in the top-right corner to open PayPal's settings. Once you're in PayPal's settings, switch to the “Security” tab, then click on “Auto-logins” to review where your account can automatically sign in. In the popup, you can then review where you can automatically login from.
Regards,
J Wick
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I don't see that in any of my "security" option. I can't find the “Auto-logins” option anywhere on my profile.

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Hello @SocietyCrumbles,
Welcome to the PayPal Community Forum!
Also, thank you for the help @Jameswalter!
@SocietyCrumbles, if you select Edit beside 'Stay logged in for faster purchase' on the screenshot shown above, this should allow you to edit the setting you require!
I hope this helps. Enjoy your day!
Rebecca
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