dmitchtpa
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Q: best password program

I'd be interested in knowing what password program is best for a mac.

Thanks

iMac, iOS 6.0.2

Posted on Mar 13, 2016 9:45 AM

by MrHoffman,Apple recommended
MrHoffman MrHoffman
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A:

dmitchtpa wrote:

 

I have el capitan on my mac 10.11.3  and that is where I would like a good password program.

 

Okay.

 

Maybe start with the Keychain Access.app tool that's integrated with OS X:

 

Applications > Utilities > Keychain Access.app

 

That's integrated with Safari and most other applications on OS X, and can be used to store secure (encrypted, password-protected) notes.

 

Then figure out what about that Keychain Access.app tool does (or does not) meet your particular needs or requirements.

Posted on Mar 14, 2016 2:29 PM

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  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Mar 13, 2016 12:56 PM in response to dmitchtpa
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    Mar 13, 2016 12:56 PM in response to dmitchtpa

    iOS doesn't run on Macs.  It would help to know your Mac OS X.

  • by BobHarris,

    BobHarris BobHarris Mar 13, 2016 2:14 PM in response to dmitchtpa
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    Mar 13, 2016 2:14 PM in response to dmitchtpa

    1Password <https://agilebits.com/>

    LastPass <https://lastpass.com/>

     

    They have different models for paying.

     

    Both are cross platform and will sync your passwords securely across all their supported platforms.

     

    They both can auto-fill login/password information via a hot key when using your browser.

     

    They both have extensions/add-on for the various browsers.

     

    I use 1Password on my Macs and iPhone.  I know that if I updated a password entry (or secure note, or credit card information, etc....) on one system it will be available to me on all my systems.

     

    The same can be said for LastPass, I just do not use it.

     

    I highly recommend using a password manager.  I suggest a long, but easy to type password.  Once you get past simple dictionary words, length is the most important thing in making your password secure.

     

  • by MrHoffman,

    MrHoffman MrHoffman Mar 13, 2016 2:14 PM in response to a brody
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    Mar 13, 2016 2:14 PM in response to a brody

    a brody wrote:

     

    iOS doesn't run on Macs.  It would help to know your Mac OS X.

     

    As well as what the particular local requirements and expectations are here, and whether (for instance) iCloud Keychain might or might not be the best choice.  Without these (and possibly other) details, "best" is unanswerable, unfortunately.

  • by dmitchtpa,

    dmitchtpa dmitchtpa Mar 13, 2016 5:53 PM in response to a brody
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    Mar 13, 2016 5:53 PM in response to a brody

    I have el capitan on my mac 10.11.3  and that is where I would like a good password program.

    Thanks

  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Mar 14, 2016 5:29 AM in response to dmitchtpa
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    Mar 14, 2016 5:29 AM in response to dmitchtpa

    And since many passwords require changing every few months, you may want to randomly pick new numbers in places in the password when adjusting those passwords.

  • by MrHoffman,Apple recommended

    MrHoffman MrHoffman Mar 14, 2016 2:29 PM in response to dmitchtpa
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    Mar 14, 2016 2:29 PM in response to dmitchtpa

    dmitchtpa wrote:

     

    I have el capitan on my mac 10.11.3  and that is where I would like a good password program.

     

    Okay.

     

    Maybe start with the Keychain Access.app tool that's integrated with OS X:

     

    Applications > Utilities > Keychain Access.app

     

    That's integrated with Safari and most other applications on OS X, and can be used to store secure (encrypted, password-protected) notes.

     

    Then figure out what about that Keychain Access.app tool does (or does not) meet your particular needs or requirements.