Password manager

mushtafa · 8 Mar 2016 at 20:21

OK, thinking about using a password manager, but which one is the best? I don't mind paying for it if it's worth it. I need to be able to use it at home on Windows machine, and on Android.

Ta

mysticsniper · 9 Mar 2016 at 08:53

Read this

http://gizmodo.com/am-i-an-idiot-for-still-using-a-password-manager-1711673486

Stoner81 · 9 Mar 2016 at 13:45

That article is from the middle of 2015, I have used Lastpass for 5+ years now and never had a single issue (I also pay for it which is $24USD per year).

Stoner81.

paradigm · 9 Mar 2016 at 13:58

I tend to use my brain.

Selekt0r · 9 Mar 2016 at 14:27

Keepass with the ~~keyfile~~ database file (.kdbx) synced using Dropbox. Android app works well too.

Secure, convenient and free

*edited following KIA's correction of my bad description/terminology*

#Chri5# · 9 Mar 2016 at 14:30

paradigm said:
I tend to use my brain.

I used to but trying to remember 100s of unique passwords is very difficult, especially if you don't log into a site for a long time.

KIA · 9 Mar 2016 at 15:30

Selekt0r said:
Keepass with the keyfile synced using Dropbox. Android app works well too.

Database. Never sync the key file.

Selekt0r · 9 Mar 2016 at 17:07

KIA said:
Database. Never sync the key file.

Oops - my bad description/terminology - I'm referring to the Database (.kdbx file). I'm not using a keyfile anyway - just a long/complex password.

Craig321 · 9 Mar 2016 at 17:11

mushtafa said:
OK, thinking about using a password manager, but which one is the best? I don't mind paying for it if it's worth it. I need to be able to use it at home on Windows machine, and on Android.

Ta

I used KeePass for years, works perfectly.

Relatively recently moved to LastPass though as it integrates nicely in to the browser for autofill plus syncs to my other devices.

mushtafa · 9 Mar 2016 at 19:13

Craig321 said:
I used KeePass for years, works perfectly.

Relatively recently moved to LastPass though as it integrates nicely in to the browser for autofill plus syncs to my other devices.

Would you say LastPass is better than KeePass? These seem to be the two main choices.

Craig321 · 9 Mar 2016 at 19:33

mushtafa said:
Would you say LastPass is better than KeePass? These seem to be the two main choices.

Do you want access to your passwords on other devices or through a web browser? If so, then LastPass all the way.

If you're not bothered about browser integration or access elsewhere, then stick with KeePass.

neodude · 9 Mar 2016 at 20:13

I also use KeePass synced via Dropbox. Used it for years with no issues.

mushtafa · 10 Mar 2016 at 20:29

Perhaps I'll try them both and decide from there. Cheers guys

novaenough · 10 Mar 2016 at 21:53

I started to use lastpass a few months ago. No complaints so far, browser extension is simple, android app seems good and I also use a yubikey for two factor authentication.

Craig321 · 10 Mar 2016 at 21:57

novaenough said:
I started to use lastpass a few months ago. No complaints so far, browser extension is simple, android app seems good and I also use a yubikey for two factor authentication.

Am I right in saying it works in a similar way to the Google Authenticator where it generates a code for you that you need to enter, except with yubikey it'll autofill that code?

novaenough · 10 Mar 2016 at 23:57

Craig321 said:
Am I right in saying it works in a similar way to the Google Authenticator where it generates a code for you that you need to enter, except with yubikey it'll autofill that code?

Yip pretty much.
But you can also configure it to effectively have a second key that you can use for another programme/use.
I got one that's NFC enabled so can use it with my phone too.