iCloud Secure Notes vs a Password Keeper

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iCloud Secure Notes vs a Password Keeper

Hi, I'm looking for some help/views. I have about 30 logins for websites or accounts that I've build up, all with complex passwords. You know the drill, Capitals, numbers, special characters and I can't remember them all. I'm always hesitant about password keeper apps, and I'm yet to find a good program that can store my passwords on my mac and keep them synced to my iPad and iPhone for easy use.

Could the new iCloud secure notes be the way to go? Or is it maybe not secure enough for that?

Posted on Jul 23, 2016 4:54 AM

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Answer 1

Jul 23, 2016 5:51 AM in response to ACPLE

You should try Apple's Built in Keychain Access. Which acts as a password manager. It requires a password to view any password so it's secure. It's also impossible to get a copy of without verification. Keep in mind, it only works on Apple Devices and Services and it requires all the needed devices to be logged in into the same Apple ID. You can manually input your passwords or you could just ask Safari to save the password the next time you enter it.

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Answer 2

Eric Root

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Jul 23, 2016 10:36 AM in response to ACPLE

I highly recommend 1 Password. After looking at several other options, I settled on 1Password. 1Password is a program that has browser extensions you can install for Safari, Firefox, and Chrome. When you get to a web site, you click on the extension, which knows you are at the web site, and it will then auto-fill and log on if preferences are set to do that. You can download a trial version. If you need it for more than one computer, there is a family option on the web site/Store. There is an IOS 6+ app which can sync with the computer version. It will also store credit cards, notes, software licenses, e-mail information, and other things. There are versions for older OSs, so you can sync information across multiple computers. Disclaimer - I receive no financial compensation for this recommendation.

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