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Does anyone use a password manager?

MamaWick — Sun, 26 May 2024 01:40:32 GMT

Looking for a password manager that isn't too hard to set up and use. I know there are free managers but I'm afraid I'd get what I pay for with those.

Do you use one? Which one? How hard?

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

Kachina624 — Sun, 26 May 2024 01:43:53 GMT

@MamaWick. Yes, I use Google Password Manager. It must have been pretty easy to set up because I did it. It's been a long time ago but I don't recall any trauma.

I couldn't operate without it.

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

elated — Sun, 26 May 2024 02:03:12 GMT

You need to sign up for a Google account. Once you do it comes with a password manager. If you just put Google in your search engine, it will walk you through the necessary steps.

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

SaveTheTurtles — Sun, 26 May 2024 02:03:19 GMT

My iPhone has a built in password option. I also use a password book I purchased on Amazon for $6.

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

occasionalrain — Sun, 26 May 2024 13:20:20 GMT

Yes and auto-fill for some sites. I don't have my banks, 401k, or credit card passwords saved. I have a security service that checks and notifies me of a breach.

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

spent2much — Sun, 26 May 2024 03:12:18 GMT

I store all my passwords in my "NOTES" document in Word.

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

Desertdi — Sun, 26 May 2024 04:38:03 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@MamaWick. Yes, I use Google Password Manager. It must have been pretty easy to set up because I did it. It's been a long time ago but I don't recall any trauma.

I couldn't operate without it.

@Kachina624 I use the one that's "built in" with Microsoft Edge. I was recently perusing it....and actually laughed out loud at some of the corny passwords I had made up over the years...and had forgotten. di

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 26 May 2024 07:19:12 GMT

One of the best passwords I've had in the past was my childhood telephone number, plus a letter or two.

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

catter70 — Sun, 26 May 2024 10:12:32 GMT

I'm the password manager, I write my passwords in an address book.

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

chvall99 — Sun, 26 May 2024 11:00:47 GMT

I use LastPass. I love the feature where it generates a suggested password based on random number/letter/symbol combinations. It uses a master password and two step verification.

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

ciao_bella — Sun, 26 May 2024 11:07:06 GMT

I use Google Password Manager! Couldn't do without it.

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

jubilant — Sun, 26 May 2024 11:16:33 GMT

Google password manager here, too!

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

cheriere — Sun, 26 May 2024 12:25:02 GMT

Apple has a terrific password management system.😃❤️

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

deeva — Sun, 26 May 2024 14:08:05 GMT

I was thinking about signing up for a password manager where you have one master password. But after the site had a huge data breach, I decided against it.

So now, I just store them on a thumb drive. And also use Apple and Googles password managers.

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

MamaWick — Sun, 26 May 2024 14:24:57 GMT

@chvall99 is it easy to set up? Easy to use?

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

MamaWick — Sun, 26 May 2024 14:27:39 GMT

Thanks all for the replies. I am actually looking at something that is not free because, like I said above, sometimes you get what you pay for 🙂

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

Carmie — Sun, 26 May 2024 15:03:08 GMT

I don't use a password mananger, but it's something I might think about setting up.

Currently, I have nothing written down and just use my memory.

When I was working, I had to recall over 70 different passwords to get into different accounts. At first, I used a cheat sheet, but after a few years, I had memorized them.

I use these passwords in my everyday life now. Some are 10 letters and numbers long with symbols and they do not spell any words. Impossible to guess.

My memory is excellent at this point...better than most, but it might not last forever.

I suppose if I get hung up or sick, I should have something set up so my family can get into my accounts.

Something to think about......

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 26 May 2024 18:45:31 GMT

Question for anyone .........

Do we really need two step verification? I keep getting prompts and find them annoying.

Granted .... it seems that sooner or later everyone gets hacked and super-secure sites get breached.

I just don't want to create too many barriers and then find out I "locked myself out". LOL

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

Sid2020 — Sun, 26 May 2024 18:59:47 GMT

With all the hacking I have started using the old-fashioned way. I have a logbook where I keep all my passwords. I store it with my cookbooks!!

I don't trust these online sites. Seems like a lot of Banks, credit card companies, etc get hacked too often.

Re: Does anyone use a password manager?

teganslaw — Sun, 26 May 2024 21:30:50 GMT

I have my passwords printed out and haven't tried out password manager. Since the passwords are stored online in a manager, couldn't they be hacked? Unfortunately, anything online is at risk.