What password manager do you use?

krycor

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1 password.

I used to use the same password everywhere then Skype leaked my password.


It's bloody difficult to remember the right password for all the services I use

This.. As an added note on why I chose 1Password.
- app is updated, maintained etc on one flat fee (granted in past this was costly, they have a free their these days)
- sync to multiple devices, password generator, strength calc, alerts, capture al happens
- paid cloud features exist for teams and family (I don't use presently)
- multi platform & cloud support, Apple family support
 

travcaine

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Like most of us these days I have a host of passwords for various sites, including of course mybroadband. A password manager is very useful in remembering the URL's and the passwords required.
For a long time I have used Roboform and have been quite satisfied with it; I even purchased the product as the free version only allows for up to 10 sites to be saved. My gripe is that the later versions cannot be purchased on a once-off basis, but require an annual fee, and that I am not prepared to do. At one stage I even went back to my earlier (purchased) version, but somehow they have made it so that it is now also subject to the 10 password limit :mad:
As a result I have been trying a few (free) alternatives such as LastPass, Keepass and Dashlane. Each of these has their limitations, e.g. only allowing two fields to be saved but some sites require a username, pin and password. I am currently using LastPass and it is reasonably okay, but falls down on some sites such as CellC where the login is via a drop-down box.
What do you guys use - have you any recommendations?

Definitely DashLane
 

mister

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I installed lastpass on a fresh windows 10 machine the other day and it caused multiple crashes in IE. Going to try dashlane a bit later.
 

alphabyte

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OP here: Thank you all for your replies. I have tried a few of those mentioned, but was not very happy with them. I am currently trying out LastPass and it seems to do the job okay. Specifically - it can handle three field logins. I am not very happy with the fact that all my information is stored in the cloud, but that it just me being paranoid.
Latest: I have managed to get my old, once-off purchased, version of Roboform going again, and I still prefer it to any of the others.
 

saor

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What happens when you travel / are at a pc where you cannot install browser plugins? I assume most of these password managers work via a browser plugin? Can I log in to those sites entirely via a mobile device (my phone) in such a case?
 

Bryn

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What happens when you travel / are at a pc where you cannot install browser plugins? I assume most of these password managers work via a browser plugin? Can I log in to those sites entirely via a mobile device (my phone) in such a case?

I just use the mobile app. It's possible to view your LastPass vault with it.
 

airborne

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What happens when you travel / are at a pc where you cannot install browser plugins? I assume most of these password managers work via a browser plugin? Can I log in to those sites entirely via a mobile device (my phone) in such a case?
Last pass if I remember correctly you can access the password list via any browser, the password filling won't be automated but you can still easily copy and paste.
 

Venomous

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my answer to the OP's title:

My brain. IE no paper or electronic storage of said data.

and Banking, 7 mail accounts(FB has its own, and own password, same for mybb), PC login.


In addition to my own I remember many if not most passwords used on clients' LANs, PCs etc. At least the ones I need to use every few months. In some cases even related IP addresses.

I have on many ocxasions typed out password lists for clients, printed 3 copies, not saved it. Handed client printed pages for safe keeping, and that way they don't need to ask me, and do not have cause or reason to say I lock them out of what is theirs....
 

MidnightZA

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I use a word document :D I have it synced to my Dropbox so I can just sign in and copy and paste if needed. Also, I have access to my Dropbox on my phone all the time
 
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