If you’re not using a password manager, your passwords are probably weak or reused.
Why Use a Password Manager¶
- Unique password for every service
- Strong passwords (30+ characters, random)
- Auto-fill (no phishing attacks)
- Password sharing in teams
- Dark web monitoring (some)
Top Choices¶
Bitwarden (Recommended)¶
- Open source
- Free tier sufficient for personal use
- Self-hosting possible (Vaultwarden)
- $10/year for premium
1Password¶
- Best UX
- Great macOS/iOS integration
- $36/year
- Not self-hostable
KeePass¶
- Offline, local database
- Free, open source
- Sync via Syncthing/Dropbox
- Less user-friendly
Migration¶
- Install password manager
- Import passwords from browser
- Gradually change passwords to strong ones
- Enable 2FA where possible
- Delete passwords from browser
Rule¶
One master password (strong, memorable) + password manager for everything else. Today, not tomorrow.
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