What is a password manager and how can it benefit you?
A password manager is a computer program that allows users to store, generate, and manage their passwords for local applications and online services.
A password manager assists in generating and retrieving complex passwords, storing such passwords in an encrypted database or calculating them on demand.
Types of password managers include:
Locally installed software
Online services accessed through website portals
Locally accessed hardware devices that serve as keys
Depending on the type of password manager used and on the functionality offered by its developers, the encrypted database is either stored locally on the user's device or stored remotely through an online file hosting service. Password managers typically require a user to generate and remember one "master" password to unlock and access any information stored in their databases. Many password manager applications offer additional capabilities that enhance both convenience and security such as storage of credit card and frequent flyer information and autofill functionality.
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A password manager assists in generating and retrieving complex passwords, storing such passwords in an encrypted database or calculating them on demand.
Types of password managers include:
Locally installed software
Online services accessed through website portals
Locally accessed hardware devices that serve as keys
Depending on the type of password manager used and on the functionality offered by its developers, the encrypted database is either stored locally on the user's device or stored remotely through an online file hosting service. Password managers typically require a user to generate and remember one "master" password to unlock and access any information stored in their databases. Many password manager applications offer additional capabilities that enhance both convenience and security such as storage of credit card and frequent flyer information and autofill functionality.
Examples of password managers:
KeePassX - locally installed password manager
This is an open source password manager that you install on your computer. You provide a master password that encrypts all your usernames and passwords.
Pros
You don't share your passwords online. You don't reveal your email address or any details to the manufacturers.
Cons
If your machine breaks, you may not ever see your passwords again
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PazWord - online password manager
PazWord is an online password manager that allows you to share passwords with your family or company. A unique feature is that ability to add a new email to your login. Following a short consultation, a PazWord email and password is created for you.
Pros
As you are not using your actual email to login, there is an additional layer of security. You don't reveal your email address or any details to the manufacturers as everything is encrypted.
Cons
You have to contact the developer direct to get a login.
£2.99 a month for the secure email feature, may be a barrier to entry for some people
£2.99 a month for the secure email feature, may be a barrier to entry for some people
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Contact: mark_hopgood_developer@pazword.com
hopgood.eu - instant password creator
Here's an online password creator that works locally and gives you 4 secure passwords. These are generated on demand and as long as you can remember your email address and a pin or passphrase you can get your password any time.
Pros
As you are not using your actual email to login, there is an additional layer of security. You don't reveal your email address or any details to the manufacturers as everythign is encrypted.
Cons
You have to remember your pin and email address.
If someone knows your pin and email, then they can generate your passwords.
If someone knows your pin and email, then they can generate your passwords.
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