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7 replies

GreenwoodLane · 22/06/2019 12:47

Can anyone recommend one? I need to up my password game......

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Mavenhaven · 22/06/2019 12:50

LastPass

GinnieHempstock · 22/06/2019 12:52

Yes, I agree. I have LastPass, too.
The free version is fine, you don’t need to pay for the premium one.

PurpleAloeVera · 22/06/2019 12:56

Keepass is good, and there’s a free version. If you chance computers you can easily transfer the password database across

cocacola1 · 22/06/2019 17:03

Another good thing is to make sure you have 2 step verification (where you get a text or a code when you sign in on a new device) on for as many websites that will support it, this link shows how to turn on for most social media

www.wired.co.uk/article/how-to-two-2-factor-authentication-guide

GreenwoodLane · 23/06/2019 09:16

Thanks for all your input. Going to spend today sorting it out.

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donquixotedelamancha · 23/06/2019 09:21

Another vote for lastpass.

DGRossetti · 23/06/2019 10:40

+1 for LastPass.

Be aware that it works by creating an online vault "in the cloud" which is where it stores all your encrypted passwords. Personally I'm happy with the convenience this gives, as it means you can access your passwords from any machine by logging into the LastPass website. And even if they were hacked, it's all encrypted with your keys.

Best feature is the tool to generate junk passwords. Means you can have a unique password for every site you use, so even if they get hacked your details can't be used elsewhere.

Another vote for 2FA - you can set it up on LastPass itself, and I'd advise looking into every site you use and seeing if you can set it up. Especially on your email provider.

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