Falls Technology ServicesMost people reuse a few passwords everywhere. When one website is breached, criminals try that same password on your e-mail, bank and shopping accounts. A password manager fixes this, and makes life easier at the same time.
What a password manager does
- Remembers a different strong password for every account
- Fills them in for you on your computer and phone
- Warns you about passwords that are reused or showed up in a breach
- Lets a business share logins with the right people, safely
You only remember one strong master password, and protect it with two-step sign-in.
The options
- Built into your devices: Apple's Passwords app on iPhone, iPad and Mac, or Google Password Manager in Chrome and on Android
- Standalone apps that work on every device, such as Bitwarden or 1Password, which also suit teams
Built-in options are fine for one person on one kind of device. If you mix Apple, Windows and Android, or share logins at work, a standalone app is easier.
Getting started without the overwhelm
- Choose one and set a long master password (a few random words works well)
- Turn on two-step sign-in for it
- Start with your e-mail, bank and phone accounts: change each to a new password the manager creates
- Add the rest as you log in to them over the next few weeks
Don't lose the keys
Save the recovery code or emergency kit the password manager gives you, somewhere safe and offline. For a business, make sure at least two people can get in.
We set password managers up for families and small teams, and move existing passwords in without anyone getting locked out.
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