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[MKZ1945]

I've been using KeyPass for years. I use it for my passwords, registration numbers for software and other personal information. Everything is saved in an encrypted file that I can access with any of my computers, smartphone, etc. I highly recommend giving it a try.

[bob3160]

LastPass is another great product (Browser Plugin) that's been keeping my passwords safe for me. It's free and has never let me down.

[wth1954]

I was using TrueCrypt to keep a file of passwords, software serial numbers etc but KeyPass is much more convenient. Great product. I still use TrueCrypt for other encryption needs too.

[A41202813]

The Day I Will Not Be Able To Create And Keep My Major Individual Passwords In My Brain, Is The Day I Will Need To Meet The Grandpa Of BART SIMPSON - No Need For Any Passwords From Then On.

I Will Not Trust My Passwords To Any Third Cloud Or Software Company, Period.

[JohnCohen]

I think you should have included RoboForm in your article. This software has been around for 10+ years and is much better than KeePass and LastPass in terms of features and accuracy. Plus it gives you an option to either store your info on your computer or in the cloud, or both. It doesn't force you into one or the other. More options = better product.

[ReadandShare]

I use both. I use LastPass for all web-related ID's and passwords because LastPass will enter the info automatically (if set that way). For desktop files that require passwords, I use KeePass. It's just a lot easier entering a 2-key combination (you set the combination you like) and have KeePass supply the password s -- then me typing 12-character passwords manually each and every time I need the files opened.

[EagleDriver]

It's great that some are born perfect and can track every single login ID, every password, everything else they need to remember on a daily in their heads.
Try living with ADHD - for some of us, roughly 5%, this serves a great purpose. Seems when I go to another site I need to create an accout on, my normal user ID is already taken, so even if I WANTED to use the same..... This is a great tool and an accommodation for those of us born less than perfect. Or maybe we are, and the others simply suffer from attention surplus disorder!
Thanks for the review......... and to the rest for the other info.
Now, where the heck did I leave those car keys........

[onmyway]

I recently had the thought that many of the passwords I use aren't securing anything of importance (since every damn web service forces password use), but not all of them need strong passwords. You could have a one or two passwords that you use for all these unimportant services and long, crazy ones for things like bank accounts. I don't hear about too many people making that differentiation. Why put any effort (like using a password manager) into securing you account with an online app that teaches you spanish?

[kattywumpus]

I have used several password managers over the years, including RoboForm and LastPass, until settling on KeePass for the following reasons:

• Free & Open Source. Less likely a disgruntle employee or profit focus management will place my data are risk.

• Database Backup plug-in. Every time the database is saved due to a modification a copy of the database file is automatically backup to a location I configured. This can be directory in dropbox, box, USB stick, or local drive. Multiple target locations can be defined. I was burnt badly once by earlier version of RoboForm when it database file got corrupted. The backup database file name contains the date and time of the backup. Also the plug-in can be configured to only retain so many backups.

• Allow the use of a key file stored on a USB stick. By using a key file multi-factor authentication is enabled for access to the KeePass database. This means to access my KeyPass database a password and key file on the USB stick is need. This is a far stronger method for securing your critical information. Note: if you’re using a simple password for your password manager you would be better off not using a password manager. Think about it.

• Dropbox plug-in allow access to KeePass database file residing on Dropbox. If the Windows Dropbox or Box client installed the plug-in not needed. Mmm, this maybe built-in now.

• On-Screen virtual keyboard plug-in. Using this plug-in makes it even more difficult for a keyboard logger to grab you password when open your KeePass database.

[JSmith153]

KeePass is great for individual password management, but it doesn't work for a multi-user environment like an office, where passwords can be stored on the server database and accessed by users. If you love KeePass and are looking for a multi-user solution, check out Pleasant Password Server and try out the free demo.