Is it stupid to save passwords in Notes?

Since I use 1Password on all of my devices, I don't need to worry about that. The only password I truly need to remember is the one I use to open it. It is encrypted, so a thief, even if he had my iPhone or iPad, would not be able to get to any of them. Again, Notes or a written record of passwords carried with you in a wallet are very poorly secured. Identity thieves LOVE the types of scenarios you are describing. No where near as original as you think.

And other than your smart phone, what it the thing you carry with you that is the most likely to be stolen? Keeping a written list of logins in a secure location at home is one thing; carrying one with you, not really such a good idea.

Well, if that's the case...I would say put a CLUE to the passwords in your "notes" app. Something that would remind you IMMEDIATELY, but would mean nothing to everyone else.

For instance, If your password was "Apple", your noted hint would be "remember to pick up more applesauce". It would not mean anything to a thief, but you would recognize it immediately.

I have one question about 1password---- I've heard that it is a great app, but what do you do if you switch devices, or if you have to log on, while on a computer? Like if I usually use facebook on my phone, that's fine, use the one password, but what if I log on at work- how do I do that?

1Password is available for Mac OS X and Windows. If I need a password to use on a machine I do not own or do not have it installed on (like my work PC for example), I simply open it on my phone or ipad and get the password.

There's a feature called 1PasswordAnywhere which is available if you sync your 1Password information through Dropbox. You'd log into dropbox.com, go to the 1Password vault folder, and load up the 1Password.html file, and authenticate with your 1Password password to access other passwords. It's a few steps, but the point is that 1Password itself does not store your passwords on their servers for security reasons.

Matt

Another thing you can do, if you don't use an app....don't keep the list 'discover card....password' Maybe the site or such but not the password itself but a reminder/code for it.

For example...BankUS (for bank of america) and neighbor's name or just something that points you the right direction of your password.

In other words, don't make it a list of sites and passwords, rather a list of reminders that someone else would have to work to decode.

"Safe" is relative. What computers and devices do you sync notes with, and how secure are they?

I'd personally recommend using a password manager such as 1Password.

Matt

Not a burden at all. If the information passed on here can prevent even just one identity theft, it would certainly be worth it (and I'm sure Matt agrees).

Oh, and 1Password is not the only game in town (and is possibly the most expensive out there for iOS). Certainly check around. It was the most comprehensive available when I settle on one last year.

Notes is NOT a secure app other than the passcode you place on the device. I wouldn't say "stupid" but not a good idea. I agree with Matt. Look into 1Passord (or a similar app).

I think that it might be a little bit.....silly. I would advise against it; rather, I have a notecard that I keep in my wallet, in case I ever forget a password.