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Password Storage App

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

Does anyone have a recommendation for a password management app for Mac and Iphone. I've been using a little address book for quite a few years, but after changing passwords, accounts, etc. it's getting a bit messy. Thanks!

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steve_o

7 years ago

You'll probably get lots of advice here, both to use and not use one. I use one. I use 1Password.

I've looked at others. 1Password is not inexpensive as password managers go. But I went with it because the development team seems pretty serious about keeping the product secure and usable; other password managers have demonstrated shortcomings I found unacceptable; there are versions for both macOS and iOS; syncing passwords can be done without some third-party cloud provider; and, well, because it just works like a Mac.

I spent more on my Mac because I can tell the difference from other hardware and operating systems; it didn't make sense to cheap out on something I use a dozen (or more) times a day.

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torreykm
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks steve_o. Looks to be just a few dollars/month, which seems reasonable to me.
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Elmer J Fudd
7 years ago
My recommendation is to buy a new little address book. Foolproof, works when the power goes out (intentionally silly), and immune to hackers.

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lindsey_9002
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I like LastPass. It's free version has many of the perks of most of the other apps' paid versions. You can store an unlimited number of passwords and you can alternate between devices. Most of the other apps limit you to one platform. It's rather simple to use, and you only have to remember the master password. It also has the option to will your 'form-fill' info (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) that websites require when signing up for an account or shopping and the like, so you don't have to type it each time. Another perk is that you can create subfolders for your passwords. It has optional 2-code authorization, too, meaning more security. I research everything and this password manager and DashLane were the highest rating for free password managers on every website I researched. LastPass was hacked a few years ago but no one's information was compromised due to their extreme security measures. This is one of the reasons I chose this password manager over DashLane. DashLane is also fairly new, so I didn't want to take the chance. Hope this helps!!
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4thumbs
7 years ago
I also use LastPass. It's free or you can get the premium version for $12/year.

Works well and you can create strong passwords. But I also keep a typed hard copy as well on a flash drive for extra protection in case the computer crashes.
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lindsey_9002
7 years ago
4thumbs - You can log into Last Pass from anywhere if your computer crashes.
4thumbs
6 years ago
Thank you Lindsey. The only problem I'm having with it is that when I go to a new site and manually log in the popup menu that should ask me whether I want to add it as a new site doesn't appear and I haven't been able to figure this one out.

However, I cannot emphasize enough to all that you also make a hard copy and save it on a thumb drive just in case.
lindsey_9002
6 years ago
Do you have the browser extension added on? If you do, you have to make sure you are logged into your Last Pass account otherwise the popup menu won't show up for new pages/logins. It might be logging you out of your Last Pass account each time you close your browser window. You can change the settings so that it keeps you logged in, but I believe the default settings are set to log you out each time you close your browser window as it is more secure that way.

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