Do you need a password manager?

In my 20 years as a web designer, I’ve seen many disasters regarding password management. Some clients have books they log each password in. Many customers will save passwords on their browsers and call it a day. In contrast, others will use the same password for everything. And while I’m all for my clients doing what works for them, I also want them to be safe regarding password management.

Clients are horrified if they ever have me reset a password for their WordPress site. It’s always a messy, long, “cut and paste” password that WordPress itself generates. WordPress is doing this for a reason. If your password is easy to guess, your website is more vulnerable than ever. Therefore, your passwords need to be strong and unique. Never use your birthday, phone number, pet names, or other items that might be found in the public record.

These days, password management is a breeze. I have been using LastPass for a few years now and completely rely on it for all my password management. They have a generous free account, a $3 a month option that includes sharing, and it’s only $4 a month for a family account. A password manager brings all your passwords to every device. Phones, laptops, and tablets.

I currently have over 800 passwords in my LastPass account and never use the same password. This is because they are now all ugly and meaningless. It’s just safer that way.

If you haven’t started using a password manager, it’s an excellent time to sign up for one.

https://lastpass.com/