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Top 5 Password managers for Mac
Top 5 Password managers for Mac
The first thing I install is a password manager on every new device. I have so many accounts I want to keep safe and secure. The only way to do this is a good password manager.
Today's article will walk you through my top 5 password managers for Mac.
TL;DR: I'm currently using 1Password as my password manager. It has an excellent user experience.
Why a password manager?
You might wonder why you should use a password manager, and I've written down some advantages that are trademarks of every password manager.
Safely store passwords and notes in a vault
Generate safe passwords on the fly
Watch passwords, keep track of leaked passwords
1 1Password
I'm currently using 1Password as my password manager for Mac and iPhone. To me, it has a lot of awesome features like:
Family account and vault
Travel mode (remove accounts for x time)
Two-factor for certain websites
Apps for all browsers and devices
1Password is a paid application and starts at \$2.99 per month.
2 LastPass
At the company, we are using LastPass, and it's a good second choice for me personally as well.
It's less focused on UX to me, as it can be annoying to find a password on the fly.
But some really good features are:
Local Encryption
Great team management
Emergency backup
Apps for all browsers and devices
Dark web monitoring
LastPass has a free mode, so great option to start with.
3 Dashlane
Dashlane is a super popular free-tiered option as your new password manager.
The app is very good at analyzing current password strengths and advice on upgrades. You can even set up a VPN to keep your online activities safe.
It also has the following features:
Auto logins
Alert for account breaches
Emergency contact mode
VPN wifi protection
U2F authentication
4 Bitwarden
This free option has unlimited storage, which is unheard of for these kinds of systems.
Premium will come with even more advantages like:
Family plan
Password analysis
Secure file sharing
Open-source
5 Keeper
And the last option is keeper, which comes as a fair prices option.
Very focusses on breach detection so you won't get held with ransomware attacks.
It comes with a lot of cool features that include:
BreachWatch, alert for breaches
Encrypted private messenger
Import existing passwords
Password sharing
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