Software for saving passwords - recommendations?

paska · 21-02-2020 10:56AM #1

Hi, I am looking at getting something to manage my passwords. Seems all my emails have been pwaned now. I am using different variations of the same password on different sites and apps but it is impossible to keep track.

Are they any use and secure. For the likes of NetFlix it it possible to use them with the service being used on different platforms.

Any advice would be appreciated.

BailMeOut · 21-02-2020 02:45PM

Lastpass

However - take your time to setup properly.

Laviski · 21-02-2020 10:00PM

+1 lastpass
use it for all non-critical sites for which there are 100's. its case every site has its own unqiue password also lets you know if site has had a security breach so you can change the password.

Worztron · 24-02-2020 08:27AM

KeePassXC

Fann Linn · 24-02-2020 08:29AM

Bitwarden for the past number of years plus 2FA on a lot of sites.
To be shure, to be shure!

24-02-2020 08:31AM

BailMeOut wrote: »

Lastpass

However - take your time to setup properly.

What’s the proper setup? Genuine question, I’ve been using it for years and was wondering if I’m missing something.

LastPass is excellent though. I keep everything on it, integrates with all devices, and you can have all the information automatically go to someone when you die.

BailMeOut · 24-02-2020 11:43AM

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

What’s the proper setup? Genuine question, I’ve been using it for years and was wondering if I’m missing something.

LastPass is excellent though. I keep everything on it, integrates with all devices, and you can have all the information automatically go to someone when you die.

Use Multifactor Authentication
Run the Lastpass security challenge
Enable country restrictions
Use a stong passphrase for your master password
Use onetime passwords if you logon from untrusted or public machines
Share access with your spouce's Lastpass account. If something ever happened to you your lastpass account will be so useful to your surviving family members as they can get access to all your online stuff (bank accounts, life insurance, pension, social media, email, etc...).

B.A._Baracus · 24-02-2020 11:47AM

Porno Password Keeper v5.

Inquitus · 24-02-2020 09:59PM

I use Lastpass, very happy with it tbh, used it before it was purchased by logmein and have continued to use it since. One thing to note is your secure vault, CC's, Passports and the like, is only stored on the device you add the data on, so if you lost your phone, it is all gone.

Talisman · 01-03-2020 03:19PM

I use Enpass. The Desktop application is free to use. Android/Apple client is $5.99 a year or $39.99 for a lifetime subscription.

seanofdbush · 14-01-2021 02:24AM

Hi,

I'm trying to find a software tool that will allow me to securely store passwords for multiple accounts across loads of accounts on a Mac - e.g. p/w's for Facebook, Twitter, Adverts, Boards, Bank Accounts, etc.

All of the tools I can find have a monthly fee but I hate this pricing model and I'm looking for something that I can buy for a once-off cost, and upgrade it in the future as and when I need to.

At the moment, I have them written in a notebook but if I ever lose that notebook I'm screwed! :-(

Appreciate any recommendations?

grogi · 14-01-2021 02:25AM

seanofdbush wrote: »

Appreciate any recommendations?

Anything wrong with Google password managed?! Built-in to chrome and Android. It also works on iOS from Chrome, but isn't as neatly integrated into app as on Android. You can also try the free tier of LastPass and Bitwarden, but I haven't used then personally.

I don't think you'll have a huge selection of once-off payment products. Whatever needs cloud to properly function, will be rather be subscription based.

cj maxx · 14-01-2021 02:29AM

Something like Dashlane. Saves all passwords

grogi · 14-01-2021 02:36AM

cj maxx wrote: »

Something like Dashlane. Saves all passwords

It's subscription based.

jelem · 14-01-2021 02:44AM

Why pay someone ?
linux --- look in that direction and save "keys" to usb.
even password the the file on usb "pen drive".
a plug and play method which companies make profit
from selling ready made secure keys--
which you can do yourself with a bit of reading.
(not sure if works with mac but i would try if i used mac)
read linux forums and maybe see something there which means
"companies" not in overall charge of your storage\security.

grogi · 14-01-2021 02:47AM

jelem wrote: »

Why pay someone ?

If you have infinite amount of time, sure. Other people value their time, so prefer to offload some of the work to others.

14-01-2021 02:48AM

seanofdbush wrote: »

Hi,

I'm trying to find a software tool that will allow me to securely store passwords for multiple accounts across loads of accounts on a Mac - e.g. p/w's for Facebook, Twitter, Adverts, Boards, Bank Accounts, etc.

All of the tools I can find have a monthly fee but I hate this pricing model and I'm looking for something that I can buy for a once-off cost, and upgrade it in the future as and when I need to.

At the moment, I have them written in a notebook but if I ever lose that notebook I'm screwed! :-(

Appreciate any recommendations?

Back up your notebook.

jelem · 14-01-2021 03:02AM

grogi wrote: »

If you have infinite amount of time, sure. Other people value their time, so prefer to offload some of the work to others.

hence the reliance on others and data theft\loss\transfer.
learn a lot with 1 hour a day for 5 days.
As an example look at big tech "money" and chrome last two years.
using microsoft products you not notice except someone tell you of issues.
chrome has been fail after fail but a lot hidden because like a cheap mixed blended wine
"it works" large amount of time on microsoft platform. whilst more secure platforms are forced
to try to use it as otherwise cannot access sites on microsoft software.
(for any tech reading) government department site accessable by other browsers and
when chrome "updates" site access is lost forcing the use of chrome to gain access.
You will find "this site supports chrome -internet explorer11 and firefox" .(lot of time firefox
security settings have to be dropped to work If ).
government cash for microsoft.

Doodah7 · 14-01-2021 09:25AM

I use Keychain but I am in the Apple ecosystem which is brilliant. Syncs across all devices and those in my family group which is handy when dealing with iPads, iPhones, computers etc.

As a failsafe, I also use a password protected Word file where I have noted pretty much any password that is important to need in the future. The password to get into this file is one I couldn't forget but is not really guessable. No need for paid-for third-party password managers in my opinion.

Robert ninja · 14-01-2021 09:32AM

I use keepassxc.

lawred2 · 14-01-2021 09:36AM

Robert ninja wrote: »

I use keepassxc.

The looks to be free? That the case?

14-01-2021 09:40AM

Generally use LastPass for the majority of my passwords. Anything for work I tend to use keepass, it does work on phone too from what I gather. Bitwarden also sounds pretty good too and it's open to public auditing.

lawred2 wrote: »

The looks to be free? That the case?

Yep it's free. Also keepass has been publicly audited for security. Don't think xc is audited but still good.

Robert ninja · 14-01-2021 11:00AM

lawred2 wrote: »

The looks to be free? That the case?

Yeah it's FOSS with a GNU license as it says right on the landing page.

The database file with all your passwords is up to you to manage however. I back it up to my phone (where I also use kpxc) and it's good to keep one on a reliable, preferably paid cloud storage too. If you use it on your phone it's up to you to sync manually though. Every few months I use the merge feature to merge the phone & desktop databases, then backup the new one.

You don't want to have a storage drive die and then lose all your passwords. This is likely one of the reasons people use paid services? I'd still rather handle it myself though.

dzsfah2xoynme9 · 14-01-2021 11:01AM

Bitwarden

Open source and works a treat. Been using it for years.

Korvanica · 14-01-2021 11:02AM

I use lastpass - never has an issue with it.https://www.lastpass.com/

biko · 14-01-2021 07:37PM

I use Lastpass and so does everyone else I know in IT.

seanofdbush · 15-01-2021 12:12AM

Thanks for your reply Grogi. I don't use Google browser - prefer Firefox and Safari but in any case, my understanding is that the Google Password Manager doesn't automatically fill in the passwords for desktop apps and doesn't work for other browsers.

dzsfah2xoynme9 · 15-01-2021 08:06PM

https://www.privacytools.io/software/passwords/

observanto · 01-03-2021 05:07PM

I use KeepassXC and recommend KeepassXC or Bitwarden.

There are free webinars organised by Bitwarden:

The Wonderful World of Security Keys and Password Managers
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/security-keys-password-managers/1

Topic: Bitwarden Weekly
Description: Join us for a quick demo and some open Q&A about Bitwarden!
https://bitwarden.com/weekly/

Worztron · 01-03-2021 06:03PM

observanto wrote: »

I use KeepassXC and recommend KeepassXC or Bitwarden.

There are free webinars organised by Bitwarden:

The Wonderful World of Security Keys and Password Managers
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/security-keys-password-managers/1

Topic: Bitwarden Weekly
Description: Join us for a quick demo and some open Q&A about Bitwarden!
https://bitwarden.com/weekly/

KeePassXC is excellent.

yoyo · 02-03-2021 07:21PM

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