In The Ultimate Secure Way to Protect Your Login Credentials Part One we covered what not to do with login credential management. Also, mentioned were password managers. Please read that article first, if you haven’t already.
Protect and Secure Your Login Credentials Easily
The very best way to protect your hundreds of login credentials is to use a legitimate password manager.
This seemingly simple software app secures your usernames and passwords with end to end encryption, and that is about as secure as it can get! So, while it is easy to use and appears to be just a little simple app, it is anything but simple.
The Top Password Managers
Password managers reside on your computer and save your usernames and passwords for every place you use them on the internet or your computer. They usually have other features, as well, making the process of using login credentials so much easier.
There are many of these companies out there, so shop around and choose the best one for your internet surfing needs. Here are the top five Password Managers listed by PC Magazine’s Kim Key. The article includes links to each of these password managers. And they all offer some sort of free plan to try it out.
- NordPass
- If you’re looking for a premium product then this is the best all-around choice by the PC Magazine editors.
- RoboForm
- Also rated as an excellent choice by the magazine. It includes some form filling options which are extremely helpful in getting your passwords into the login form.
- Proton Pass
- Rated outstanding by the PC Magazine editor, and I’m sure the fact that it’s a free product helped that rating.
- 1Password
- Smooth features give this choice an excellent rating by editor Kim Key.
- Dashlane
- While the PC Magazine article considers this password manager an excellent choice, it is rated expensive. It might have features that are worth the price, but you can get by with just a free one and still have end to end encryption.
Choosing the Right Password Manger
When you’re shopping for a password manager to protect your login credentials, remember that it doesn’t need to be expensive to be good. And the sooner you get one, the safer you’re going to be!
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