Password managers are as important as adblockers in this day and age imo

I would recommend one but I have always been wery about sending password data through the internet to be stored on some companies server. So I put in the effort to host my own Vaultwarden docker instance through TrueNas scale (True charts) on my home server and access it via a VPN tunnel (Wireguard). It’s very complicated to setup compared to a web service but this way I own all of my password data locally. The android app (Bitwarden) works alright but sometimes it has trouble understanding what is a login screen and you have to force fill things. Vaultwarden as a docker instance works great. The only time this setup needs to be on VPN is to save a new password. Using existing passwords seem to be cached on my device.

Loved bitwarden but switched to 1Password recently because their UI is so much nicer. ik, weird reason.

also because it was free with GitHub Student.

Using Google’ Pass Manager, it’s really good sync across your devices if logged in with your Google account. It’s not that good that it’s embedded inside Chrome app on Android, it’s might be much better if there’s a dedicated client.

In general, password managers are a must-have in today’s world. The question is not if you should have one, but which one and why.

As a Software Engineer very conscious about security and privacy, but also with a high practicality sense, I’d say you should opt for whatever you feel more comfortable.

If you don’t want to manage anything, then 1password, BitWarden, LastPass or any of those might be right for you. If you are more of the kind to tinker with everything, then you can have your own OwnCloud/NextCloud and use KeePassXC.

I particularly used the later setup, but NextCloud was too much to handle for me, and settled with KeePassXC + Dropbox.

You do you, but use a password manager.

Absolutley. You should absolutely use a password manager.

Personally, I use keepass synced via google drive with a yubikey to authenticate.

But, I’m happy if someone is just using the password manager at all.

I honestly don’t know how anyone manages without one these days. How would you even keep track of it all? Even if you go the ‘same password for everything’ route of horrible security, different websites have different requirements for both username and password. Wouldn’t be able keep it all straight at all.

I personally use 1password, which is better than Lastpass for sure. Probably not as good as Bitwarden, but I’m too lazy to switch a second time.

One another Bitwarden user chiming in!

I started with LastPass but they started making things difficult enough on the mobile side that I decided to jump ships. Bitwarden also is a smoother app to use - LastPass felt clunkier (I’ve used only the free side on both).

Been using KeePass for years since I couldn’t keep track of every single random passphrase I have. And yes, I recommend it highly.

Absolutely recommend it to others. It’s much safer than reusing passwords, which is what inevitably happens if you don’t use one. I use Bitwarden, but KeePass is also good if you want to avoid the cloud. Or you can use a paper notebook, but that’s less convenient.

Bitwarden for the general stuff. Keepass for the sensitive stuff

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Been using the keepass format with varying applications for about 14 years. I used to host it in SVN repo for that sweet sweet cloud access! Not that smart im retrospec… I feel like you shouldnt trust your passwords to the cloud, especially if their thing is password management. Last pass for example is under constant battery from attackers.

Bitwarden is my chosen service, good pricing point and decent features. In terms of using a password manager, it has definitely made my life demonstrably easier and removes a lot of friction from my online life.

I couldn’t live without one these days. I personally use Bitwarden. I have tried most of the other manager suggested in this thread. They each their own benefits. I would recommend one of the hosted services for most people (1password, Bitwarden, not LastPass). I came to prefer Bitwarden for their combination of features and openness. I have self hosted it in the past, but these days just use their hosted service.

There are a lot of side benefits to using one besides just remembering your usernames and passwords for you too.

• It lets you use catch-all emails if you have your own email domain
  • allows you to give services their own address to track abuse
  • makes you more resistant to someone taking your leaked credentials from one site and using it for another
  • easier spam filtering
• Most password managers support random password generation
• Saving things that aren’t logins
  • Family member’s SSNs and DL numbers
  • Credit cards
  • Wifi passwords
  • Gate codes
• Sharing always up to date passwords and other secrets with people (for hosted options)
• 2FA is easier