i’m using KeepassXC!
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I'm very surprised at how web centric some of these answers are. I have so many passwords that have nothing to do with a web site.
"Google Chrome" is not gonna type in the bitlocker password on a dual boot system everytime there's a kernel update :p.
Get yourself a mooltipass :D
Keepass2 and keepass2android combined with input stick to type my passwords wherever I need them. It's a wonderful combination. I host my password file on Google drive and other places but I keep a key file on the local device. It's not perfect and wouldn't never stop a threat from a state actor but I don't think I've got time for that kind of security anyway.
Incidentally the input stick can function as an on the fly rubber ducky if you really want it to. It does some really really cool stuff.
Well, ahem, I use index-cards in a box. Never looses batteries - totally hack-proof !
Switches from KeePassXC to Nextcloud Passwords recently and I absolutely love it. Sync and Browser Plugin are much more reliable.
I use pass but recommend Bitwarden when people ask for a recommendation.
When using pass, if you have a lot of devices and forget to sync at times you better know at least basic git lol.
Do you use pass on any mobile devices & do you find the need to use any of the browser extensions made for it? I am just looking at it right now and it seems really fascinating I will say.
Yes, I use Password Store F-Droid Play Store on a few Android devices. I don't personally feel the need for browser extensions on desktop and just use QtPass.
All in all I use it on 6 devices; 1 desktop, 2 laptops, 2 phones, and 1 tablet. Only ever have "issues" when I forget to sync one for a while and create a password on it.
Mobile apps:
- Android (use daily w/ YubiKey): https://github.com/android-password-store/Android-Password-Store
- IOS (not tried): https://mssun.github.io/passforios/
Browser extension is a bit more complicated as you have to have a helper running for the extension to connect to, but it does exist: https://github.com/browserpass/browserpass-extension
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I use pass as well and acknowledge it's not for everyone. For me, the lack of automatic synchronization is a feature though, I don't feel comfortable having all my passwords on my phone in case it gets stolen.
If you don't mind I'm going to re-post my question I asked mori
Do you use pass on any mobile devices & do you find the need to use any of the browser extensions made for it? I am just looking at it right now and it seems really fascinating I will say.
I only ask since I am currently a bitwarden user but I am not against trying something new, and it does look quite interesting. thanks in advance!
- Bitwarden for my Passwords.
- Keepass for my password for Bitwarden.
- An master password + picture(key) combination for access to my keepass.
I've started using Bitwarden after two of my coworkers quit to go work at Bitwarden. Really nice interface, and very easy to use
KeepassXC on desktop and KeepassDX on my android device, synced using syncthing. I don't trust servers keeping all of my passwords anymore, encrypted or not
I used to use 1Password standalone, but they moved away from it and started only selling password management as a service and I really didn't want that, so I'm running Bitwarden now on a private VaultWarden instance for myself and my wife. It's been great and is a good option if you want to run your own platform and not use Dropbox or other third party cloud storage or platforms for the data. Obviously, you're then responsible for backing the data up, etc., but I like the flexibility and data ownership of it.
Passman on self hosted nextcloud with passman android app from fdroid and browser extension on laptop
self hosted passbolt is very convenient, didn't see more secure alternatives. The only bad thing is that it cannot save TOTPs currently
Have you looked into vaultwarden? That supports TOTPs
Maybe a tangent, but what are the security implications of a password manager? It seems like it would replace many individual things that can go kinda wrong with one big single point of failure, which frightens me 😆
Happy to be wrong though. They definitely seem convenient.
This line of reasoning kept me away from password managers for a while, but I've been using Bitwarden for almost a year now, and I could never go back.
You're technically right, but a better way to look at it is that it reduces your surface of attack from many weak points, down to one, very strong and secure point (assuming you use a reasonably strong password for your vault, and don't log into your vault on public networks or anything like that).
But at the end of the day, using a password manager is vastly superior to relying on your memory, which is what many people still do.
You have a point there. But if you use a password manager with strong encryption, 2fa etc. you can minimize the risk somewhat. I came to the conclusion that the benefits of using extremely long, secure passwords outweigh the risks if you follow all the best practices. Plus the added comfort.
A notepad in my closet. Can't hack that
Bitwarden after lastpass started charging for the same service
Keepass 2 on Windows Keepass2Android on phone & tablet with the file on DropBox
Dashlane. I need a service where I can share/manage things for my elderly parents, and Dashlane is easier for that after LastPass became a dumpster fire