Password managers: Do you use one?

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Just curious as to if anyone uses a password manager and if they're safe etc?

Anyone have any experience with them?
 
I think there's a big megathread about the different password managers that are available and peoples opinion on each service.
 
I've always been wary of a single password protecting all of my orher passwords but recently started using Enpass - mainly because there is nothing stored on their server to be hacked!

You can backup via Dropbox tho!
 
StevieP said:
I've always been wary of a single password protecting all of my orher passwords but recently started using Enpass - mainly because there is nothing stored on their server to be hacked!

You can backup via Dropbox tho!
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But what if your dropbox gets hacked?
 
Used most of them, back on lastpass now but irrespective use multi-factor authentication and never ever write down or share your master password for the password manager or the email account associated with it.
 
Disco_P said:
But what if your dropbox gets hacked?
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I know it's a possibility but that would only give them the backup file and as far as I know it would still require my password to access it - although I don't use it anyway as I just keep a local copy on my phone!

Basically I don't keep anything vital in it (banking logins etc), no better cyber security than a written list at home - and even then I only jot down part of the password as a reminder!
 
I store my passwords with Firefox's password manager built-in to Firefox and don't use a Firefox account or any other form of web storage for my passwords. My passwords are generated using generators online.

I am sure there are better ways of managing my passwords than I am at the moment, but it works fine for me.
 
I use an app called Safe in Cloud. One time payment without in app purchases or subscriptions. Works on all platforms and has browser extensions for Safari & Chrome.
 
Firefox sync + MS Authenticator on my phone for 2FA.

An unbreakable combo.
 
I think it's vital to have a different username, email, and randomly generated password for every site.
That makes it impossible to remember, so you have to write it down somehow.

Paper isn't the worst option...

I'm wary of web-based password managers, e.g. Lastpass, because it's a big juicy target.

I use KeyPass portable, it's basically just a handy encrypted notepad, and I have a strong master password that isn't used anywhere else.
If you're going to use KeyPass portable you need to back it up somewhere, whether that's USB, cloud storage, etc, is your call.
The backup becomes the most vulnerable point, so secure it the best you can.
 
Nah I just use different passwords for all sites.

OCUKPASSWORD
GOOGLEPASSWORD
RBSPASSWORD

Different for all but easy to remember






ok thats not true

I use Lastpass never had an issue and it will also change some passwords automatically on set times if you want it too
 
1Password, works really well for me.

I also have a subscription active for Dashlane that I keep meaning to cancel but forget until it auto renews. It's done it twice now :p
 
Just make sure to get yourself a Yubikey for two-factor authentication. Worth the small amount it costs. If you get one which supports NFC you can use it on your mobile phone as well.
 
okay after reading this i thought i would give lastpass a try but it wont import all my firefox bookmarks only around a dozen, and if it means manually doing everone i will stick with my iphone next to the desktop, so any help ?
Thanks
 
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