I keep seeing people highly recommend them, but I've always thought it wasn't very secure.

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[–] 4 points 1 year ago

The only big danger of a good password manager is the fact all your passwords are stored under one.

To mitigate the risk, follow these practices:

  • Use a good trusted, much preferably open-source option (for example, Vaultwarden, KeePassXC);
  • Use a strong password;
  • Do not EVER use the same password you use for password manager elsewhere;
  • Use 2FA on both your password manager itself and all the accounts you store passwords for;
  • Backup your password database in an encrypted way.

Together, these measures should save you from any trouble.

Now, why they are good:

  • They can generate and store very strong passwords you would never make up, much less remember;
  • You can be sure you won't forget your password;
  • They are convenient and can auto-fill passwords for you.

Generally, using a password manager is considered a superior option in terms of security and availability compared to keeping your password elsewhere, including your head.

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