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Ask HN: Which password manager do you use?

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Assuming you use a password manager which one do you use? If not why do you not use one?

KeePassXC

I used to use KeePass, but switched to KeePassXC when I discovered that XC had all the features that I needed, but without using plugins. Setting up XC and maintaining it is much easier versus KeePass + 3 plugins.

Still use KeePass. What does XC bring?

These are the KeePass features that need plugins that XC has built-in (and that I use):

Browser autofill (replaces KeePassHttp plugin)

TOTP (replaces KeePassOTP plugin)

SSH agent (replaces KeeAgent plugin)

Thanks

Same, and Keepass2Android on my phone, using Nextcloud to sync the db. I use a combination of password and keyfile, the keyfile I only transfer offline between devices.

KeepassXC. I store my database both locally and in several cloud storage providers incase the local copy gets destroyed.

BitWarden. Switched from LastPass because it basically got no updates for 5+ years and was a bit clunky.

I also shifted from LastPass to BitWarden and couldn't be happier with it.

1Password, it's the perfect combination of security and convenience for me

Same here. I use the last version that works without a subscription (v7).

If they ever offer a version upgrade with a proper license, I will buy it without hesitation. Sadly, I don't think they want my money.

Most likely, I will use this version until it dies with breaking macOS changes. Then, with regrets, I will move to the second best password manager with a buy to own license.

I feel your pain.

I would easily pay 100$ One time for next upgrade, but will never pay a single dollar subscription and will move to alternative just because i dont want to support that kind of people.

I’ve been using 1Password for about 15 years. I’ve never seen a reason to give it up, and even if I did, there would need to be enough of a reason to make that migration worth it.

Excel spreadsheet with a strong password.

It is shared with my partner. We both admin it, and have the same rights over it. Most sites allow copy/paste of credentials and for password generation there's a macro in the workbook that generates nice strong ones.

As it's Excel, its mostly cross platform so can be accessed from a anywhere, plus it's free to use.

My browser's password storage function for general web sites, forum logins, and such.

My memory or a shirt-pocket notebook of passwords for things that need better security.

The notebook is backed up by the simple expedient of using the copy machine and storing the copies in the safe. Old backups go to the shredder.

Bitwarden. I went from LastPass to Enpass, to KeePass (XC) and finally settled on Bitwarden's hosted option.

I pay for a premium (or old family rate) account because $12/year is worth it for their offering.

One of the few software subscriptions I have, might switch to self hosted at some point in time.

I use https://www.passwordstore.org/ and ivy-pass for Emacs integration (copying and generating passwords). I use a private git repo for storage and syncing.

Perfectly happy with it.

Passpack: https://www.passpack.com/

I've been using this for years. Basic plan at $18/year is everything I need.

A paper notebook near my computer. Sometimes I do photos of it and store them in other building. Sometimes that notebook consists smart moves like how to find useful setting.

This one https://github.com/rekcufniarb/pswrd#readme

1password 6, because i dont have to subscribe to a desktop software that doesn’t depend on any service (at least this is how i want my sensitive desktop apps to be).

Same here, except the Chrome broke the v6 legacy plugin with an update, which makes it kinda useless. I ended up switching to Bitwarden just so I could auto-fill in Chrome again.

Dashlane. Been using it for a few years now. A bit disappointed that they discontinued native apps for Mac and Windows.

Wonder why it is never mentioned here on HN.

Too lazy to switch off last pass, does the trick, but would go with bitwarden or 1pass starting from scratch

https://bitwarden.com/help/import-from-lastpass/ I’ve loved bitwarden. Looks like you could transfer pretty easily

1Password with a free, lifetime account. It's the best password manager on the market, bar none.

Bitwarden. Envious of 1password's integration with fastmail for disposable email addresses though.

https://www.enpass.io/

Once you use a software are you stuck with it? How would you move away from it to another one?

The few that I’ve tried allow you to export all of your passwords, and import from various formats. So most of the time you’d be able to export from one and import it directly onto another

KeePass at work with a locally stored file (encrypted hard disk)

Firefox's password storage at home.

Bitwarden.

Gorilla (manually backing up local file). Security through obscurity :)

Unix pass with a gpg key, backup up to a private GitHub repo.

1Password , started migrating otp to there too

Bitwarden (rust version) self-hosted

iCloud Keychain

Bitwarden cloud

Bitwarden

Apple

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