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Is there a good way to store credentials outside of a password manager?
Password manager vs password bookLooking for password manager in companyIs it a good idea to give users an additional password that they do not control?Web app crypto schemeWhat is the safest way to store passwords in a company for the case when the CISO leaves?How should I store a physical written copy of my password?How secure is a password protected file?Password manager vs password bookBest way to store Apple app-specific passwordaWallet Password ManagerHardware-Based Password Manager
A lot of the users in my company are using their agendas to write down their password and usernames, or Excel sheets with a protected password. I'm hesitant to install software for password management after reading recommendations/feedback on them. Is there any other secure and user-friendly solution to store passwords?
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Spreadsheets are a terrible choice. Offline password managers like KeePass are going to be your best option. Other than that I don't know what anyone could suggest - it's pretty much that or writing them in a physical book.
– Polynomial
3 hours ago
Maybe ask IT if they have a recommended solution. They may already have some software they allow.
– Daisetsu
3 hours ago
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What is it about the recommendations/feedback that’s made you hesitant?
– Ry-
2 hours ago
Potential duplicate? security.stackexchange.com/questions/175075/…
– schroeder♦
1 hour ago
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A lot of the users in my company are using their agendas to write down their password and usernames, or Excel sheets with a protected password. I'm hesitant to install software for password management after reading recommendations/feedback on them. Is there any other secure and user-friendly solution to store passwords?
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A lot of the users in my company are using their agendas to write down their password and usernames, or Excel sheets with a protected password. I'm hesitant to install software for password management after reading recommendations/feedback on them. Is there any other secure and user-friendly solution to store passwords?
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Spreadsheets are a terrible choice. Offline password managers like KeePass are going to be your best option. Other than that I don't know what anyone could suggest - it's pretty much that or writing them in a physical book.
– Polynomial
3 hours ago
Maybe ask IT if they have a recommended solution. They may already have some software they allow.
– Daisetsu
3 hours ago
4
What is it about the recommendations/feedback that’s made you hesitant?
– Ry-
2 hours ago
Potential duplicate? security.stackexchange.com/questions/175075/…
– schroeder♦
1 hour ago
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Spreadsheets are a terrible choice. Offline password managers like KeePass are going to be your best option. Other than that I don't know what anyone could suggest - it's pretty much that or writing them in a physical book.
– Polynomial
3 hours ago
Maybe ask IT if they have a recommended solution. They may already have some software they allow.
– Daisetsu
3 hours ago
4
What is it about the recommendations/feedback that’s made you hesitant?
– Ry-
2 hours ago
Potential duplicate? security.stackexchange.com/questions/175075/…
– schroeder♦
1 hour ago
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Spreadsheets are a terrible choice. Offline password managers like KeePass are going to be your best option. Other than that I don't know what anyone could suggest - it's pretty much that or writing them in a physical book.
– Polynomial
3 hours ago
Spreadsheets are a terrible choice. Offline password managers like KeePass are going to be your best option. Other than that I don't know what anyone could suggest - it's pretty much that or writing them in a physical book.
– Polynomial
3 hours ago
Maybe ask IT if they have a recommended solution. They may already have some software they allow.
– Daisetsu
3 hours ago
Maybe ask IT if they have a recommended solution. They may already have some software they allow.
– Daisetsu
3 hours ago
4
4
What is it about the recommendations/feedback that’s made you hesitant?
– Ry-
2 hours ago
What is it about the recommendations/feedback that’s made you hesitant?
– Ry-
2 hours ago
Potential duplicate? security.stackexchange.com/questions/175075/…
– schroeder♦
1 hour ago
Potential duplicate? security.stackexchange.com/questions/175075/…
– schroeder♦
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Install a password manager. A good password manager is much, much better than anything you can do by yourself.
They are software created by security professionals, follow strict development rules, and are tested by a lot of people, and attacked by a lot of people. They have better chance of protecting your passwords than anything invented by the average, even the above average user.
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Your only solution is to select passwords, that are hard to break but easy to remember, then you don't need to write them down anywhere!
But seriously, maybe you can ask your IT support to install a password manager server for your whole company, then you don't need to install one on your machine.
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I think that the hesitation is with using a password manager in general, not the local install.
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If you do not want a password manager program, print them out and store then in a safe or something secure rather than just a notebook like your co workers use.
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This is fine as a backup for your super important passwords, like the password to your password manager, but for any day-to-day passwords you need them in a convenient and secure location. A safe will not cut it.
– Schwern
18 mins ago
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Install a password manager. A good password manager is much, much better than anything you can do by yourself.
They are software created by security professionals, follow strict development rules, and are tested by a lot of people, and attacked by a lot of people. They have better chance of protecting your passwords than anything invented by the average, even the above average user.
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Install a password manager. A good password manager is much, much better than anything you can do by yourself.
They are software created by security professionals, follow strict development rules, and are tested by a lot of people, and attacked by a lot of people. They have better chance of protecting your passwords than anything invented by the average, even the above average user.
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Install a password manager. A good password manager is much, much better than anything you can do by yourself.
They are software created by security professionals, follow strict development rules, and are tested by a lot of people, and attacked by a lot of people. They have better chance of protecting your passwords than anything invented by the average, even the above average user.
answered 3 hours ago
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Install a password manager. A good password manager is much, much better than anything you can do by yourself.
They are software created by security professionals, follow strict development rules, and are tested by a lot of people, and attacked by a lot of people. They have better chance of protecting your passwords than anything invented by the average, even the above average user.
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Your only solution is to select passwords, that are hard to break but easy to remember, then you don't need to write them down anywhere!
But seriously, maybe you can ask your IT support to install a password manager server for your whole company, then you don't need to install one on your machine.
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I think that the hesitation is with using a password manager in general, not the local install.
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Your only solution is to select passwords, that are hard to break but easy to remember, then you don't need to write them down anywhere!
But seriously, maybe you can ask your IT support to install a password manager server for your whole company, then you don't need to install one on your machine.
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I think that the hesitation is with using a password manager in general, not the local install.
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Your only solution is to select passwords, that are hard to break but easy to remember, then you don't need to write them down anywhere!
But seriously, maybe you can ask your IT support to install a password manager server for your whole company, then you don't need to install one on your machine.
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Your only solution is to select passwords, that are hard to break but easy to remember, then you don't need to write them down anywhere!
But seriously, maybe you can ask your IT support to install a password manager server for your whole company, then you don't need to install one on your machine.
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I think that the hesitation is with using a password manager in general, not the local install.
– schroeder♦
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I think that the hesitation is with using a password manager in general, not the local install.
– schroeder♦
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I think that the hesitation is with using a password manager in general, not the local install.
– schroeder♦
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I think that the hesitation is with using a password manager in general, not the local install.
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If you do not want a password manager program, print them out and store then in a safe or something secure rather than just a notebook like your co workers use.
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This is fine as a backup for your super important passwords, like the password to your password manager, but for any day-to-day passwords you need them in a convenient and secure location. A safe will not cut it.
– Schwern
18 mins ago
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If you do not want a password manager program, print them out and store then in a safe or something secure rather than just a notebook like your co workers use.
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This is fine as a backup for your super important passwords, like the password to your password manager, but for any day-to-day passwords you need them in a convenient and secure location. A safe will not cut it.
– Schwern
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If you do not want a password manager program, print them out and store then in a safe or something secure rather than just a notebook like your co workers use.
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If you do not want a password manager program, print them out and store then in a safe or something secure rather than just a notebook like your co workers use.
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This is fine as a backup for your super important passwords, like the password to your password manager, but for any day-to-day passwords you need them in a convenient and secure location. A safe will not cut it.
– Schwern
18 mins ago
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This is fine as a backup for your super important passwords, like the password to your password manager, but for any day-to-day passwords you need them in a convenient and secure location. A safe will not cut it.
– Schwern
18 mins ago
This is fine as a backup for your super important passwords, like the password to your password manager, but for any day-to-day passwords you need them in a convenient and secure location. A safe will not cut it.
– Schwern
18 mins ago
This is fine as a backup for your super important passwords, like the password to your password manager, but for any day-to-day passwords you need them in a convenient and secure location. A safe will not cut it.
– Schwern
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Spreadsheets are a terrible choice. Offline password managers like KeePass are going to be your best option. Other than that I don't know what anyone could suggest - it's pretty much that or writing them in a physical book.
– Polynomial
3 hours ago
Maybe ask IT if they have a recommended solution. They may already have some software they allow.
– Daisetsu
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What is it about the recommendations/feedback that’s made you hesitant?
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Potential duplicate? security.stackexchange.com/questions/175075/…
– schroeder♦
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