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Just curious what password manager I should use? I'm considering using a password manager instead of the Google ones and gradually switch all passwords to gener
by ferguess_k 1y ago
Just curious what password manager I should use? I'm considering using a password manager instead of the Google ones and gradually switch all passwords to generated ones instead the one I usually use. Searched through HN for the last 6 months but found just too many posts about PM.
- 542458 1y agoI believe Bitwarden, 1Password, or the stock Apple one are the typically recommended ones. Bitwarden is free (and can be self-hosted), 1Password is paid and has a slightly nicer UX, and the Apple one is good but requires you to be in their ecosystem. I personally use Bitwarden and have had no issues.
- ferguess_k 1y agoThanks, I heard about the 1Password leak, but just checked online and looks their it's just their Okta system, not client info?
- jeffbee 1y agoThe Google one is quite good if you use Chrome anyway.
- ferguess_k 1y agoThanks, I use Firefox but I did save all of my past passwords in Google password already. So I guess I could keep it. I might switch anyway though as I'm switching to Brave.
- frm88 1y agoI use KeePass XC. Open source, free, local storage with versions for both Linux and Windows and mobile (even carry your DB on an USB stick, works like a charm).
- terminalshort 1y agoIMO MFA (or a passkey) is much more important. Most online accounts I have I couldn't give a rats ass if someone got in. (Not that they would because there would be no monetary value to them). Best to focus on those that are important and set MFA on them. If they don't offer MFA, find someone else who does. MFA + crappy password is better than strong PW w/o MFA, because even a PW manager can be leaked. This isn't to say you shouldn't care about secure PWs, but IMO it's the less important factor here.