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Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated (Opens in a new window) & (Opens in a new window). Editors' Note: Because of Nearly every website you visit, from dating apps to hyper-secure banking sites, insists you create a user account and think up a password. The problem? Human memory can't keep up with dozens upon dozens of passwords. Some people get the bright idea of using the simplest possible password, like "123456789" or "password." Others memorize one superbly random password and use it for everything. Either strategy is likely to make you the latest victim of Password managers keep you safe , and they're also highly convenient. With a password manager, you don't have to remember strong, unique passwords for all your accounts. The password manager stores them for you, helps you generate new, random ones, and can even help you All the best password managers mentioned in this article cost money, though you can use some of them for free if you accept certain limitations. If you don't want to spend money and don't want limitations, don't worry. We've rounded up the best We've The Best Password Manager Deals This Week* • (Opens in a new window)— Get 50% off Keeper Unlimited and Keeper Family Plan! • (Opens in a new window)— Get 40% off 2-Year Premium Plan (List Price $71.76) • (Opens in a new window)— Save up to 25% off 12-Month Dashlane Plan • (Opens in a new window)— Free 30-Day Free Trial for Family and Premium *Deals are selected by our commerce team Why We Picked It Bitw...

Table of Contents • 1 How to tell where your login will be stored • 1.1 Firefox password management • 1.2 Cookies • 2 Strategies for saving your login information • 2.1 Use phrases to create easy to remember passwords • 2.2 Use Firefox to manage logins with a Primary Password • 2.3 Use Firefox to manage logins without a Primary Password • 2.4 Store your logins with both Firefox password management and cookies • 2.5 How to manage your logins • 2.6 Additional password management software How to tell where your login will be stored Your logins may be stored using the Firefox password management feature and also in cookies. When you enter a username and password Firefox hasn't already stored for a website, Firefox's Remember Password prompt will ask if you want Firefox to remember them. When you click Remember Password, the next time you visit the website, Firefox will automatically log you in to the website. A When you visit a website and check a box that says something like, "Remember me", the website will save your login information, such as your username and password or just your username, on a cookie. The next time you visit the website, your computer will send your login cookie back to the website, and you'll be logged in automatically or required to enter your password but not your username to log in. Note: You can store your login information with both Firefox password management and cookies. See below for pros and cons of each method. Firefox password management One a...

Remembering all your work and personal passwords is difficult. A password manager makes it easy by remembering them for you. Password managers also enable you to share passwords with groups and individuals, so you and your team can work more efficiently. Plus, your information syncs seamlessly across your devices, so you’ll always have access to your logins when you need them, even if you’re offline. With a password manager, you can generate, save, and autofill unique, complex passwords. That means you’ll never have to remember or enter a complex password again. Password managers also help businesses improve their cybersecurity. Admins can protect their organization by setting policies to easily onboard, offboard, and manage employees’ access to work accounts. When creating an account, members that aren’t using SSO are asked to set a strong Master Password—the encryption key used to unlock the account. Dashlane encrypts all your data and never stores or transmits your Master Password, which means only you can access your vault, even in the unlikely event of a server breach. If your organization uses SSO, you’ll use your SSO login for Dashlane and won’t need to create a Master Password. What if Dashlane gets hacked? Is it safe to save all my passwords in one place? Dashlane leads the industry in security, and all the passwords and personal information you save in Dashlane can only be unlocked with your Master Password or SSO credentials. We never store or transmit your Mast...

What is a password manager? At home and work, you have more online accounts that you can possibly remember. And since 81% of breaches are caused by weak or reused passwords, it’s essential that each account have a unique password. So how are you supposed to remember these strong, unique passwords? You can’t. But a password manager can. A password manager is a tool that does the work of creating, remembering and filling in passwords. Simply log into an online account for the first time and LastPass will store your username and password so every time you go back your credentials will be filled in automatically. Banking While it’s convenient to manage everything online, extra precautions are essential when it comes to protecting your money. Store logins for banking sites in a password manager where they’re encrypted, and make sure every password is unique. Email Your email is the hub of your online life, and it’s also the gateway to performing passwords resets for many online accounts. You need to protect it. A password manager can help you create a strong password and store it securely. Social media Social media sites contain a lot of personal information that hackers love. Create strong, unique passwords for these sites and save them in LastPass. Learn how to use a password manager Start using our free password manager with these steps: • Get the LastPass browser extension. • After you download LastPass, you’ll find the LastPass button in your browser toolbar. Click the but...