I keep seeing people highly recommend them, but I’ve always thought it wasn’t very secure.

  • Allero@lemmy.today
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    20 hours ago

    The only big danger of a good password manager is the fact all your passwords are stored under one.

    To mitigate the risk, follow these practices:

    • Use a good trusted, much preferably open-source option (for example, Vaultwarden, KeePassXC);
    • Use a strong password;
    • Do not EVER use the same password you use for password manager elsewhere;
    • Use 2FA on both your password manager itself and all the accounts you store passwords for;
    • Backup your password database in an encrypted way.

    Together, these measures should save you from any trouble.

    Now, why they are good:

    • They can generate and store very strong passwords you would never make up, much less remember;
    • You can be sure you won’t forget your password;
    • They are convenient and can auto-fill passwords for you.

    Generally, using a password manager is considered a superior option in terms of security and availability compared to keeping your password elsewhere, including your head.