I use a self hosted vaultwarden instance! Should probably migrate it to my new server soon-ish though...
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Well, ahem, I use index-cards in a box. Never looses batteries - totally hack-proof !
I used to use 1Password standalone, but they moved away from it and started only selling password management as a service and I really didn't want that, so I'm running Bitwarden now on a private VaultWarden instance for myself and my wife. It's been great and is a good option if you want to run your own platform and not use Dropbox or other third party cloud storage or platforms for the data. Obviously, you're then responsible for backing the data up, etc., but I like the flexibility and data ownership of it.
I use pass but recommend Bitwarden when people ask for a recommendation.
When using pass, if you have a lot of devices and forget to sync at times you better know at least basic git lol.
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Maybe a tangent, but what are the security implications of a password manager? It seems like it would replace many individual things that can go kinda wrong with one big single point of failure, which frightens me 😆
Happy to be wrong though. They definitely seem convenient.
You have a point there. But if you use a password manager with strong encryption, 2fa etc. you can minimize the risk somewhat. I came to the conclusion that the benefits of using extremely long, secure passwords outweigh the risks if you follow all the best practices. Plus the added comfort.
This line of reasoning kept me away from password managers for a while, but I've been using Bitwarden for almost a year now, and I could never go back.
You're technically right, but a better way to look at it is that it reduces your surface of attack from many weak points, down to one, very strong and secure point (assuming you use a reasonably strong password for your vault, and don't log into your vault on public networks or anything like that).
But at the end of the day, using a password manager is vastly superior to relying on your memory, which is what many people still do.
Keepass 2 on Windows Keepass2Android on phone & tablet with the file on DropBox
Dashlane. I need a service where I can share/manage things for my elderly parents, and Dashlane is easier for that after LastPass became a dumpster fire
Using Keeper at the moment. I used to use 1password, then moved to Bitwarden. Using keeper now because my employer has licensing to give each employee a personal account and a business account for free. So, basically I'm just taking advantage of that.
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I've started using Bitwarden after two of my coworkers quit to go work at Bitwarden. Really nice interface, and very easy to use
I'm very surprised at how web centric some of these answers are. I have so many passwords that have nothing to do with a web site.
"Google Chrome" is not gonna type in the bitlocker password on a dual boot system everytime there's a kernel update :p.
Get yourself a mooltipass :D
Switches from KeePassXC to Nextcloud Passwords recently and I absolutely love it. Sync and Browser Plugin are much more reliable.
pass
I like the fact that it is a minimal and simple program that does one thing, and does it well. If you already use GnuPG for encryption, you will get used to it quickly.
The only downside for me is that it doesn't encrypt password names, only the content.
It also has many plugins and android/ios apps.
I would like to highlight the browserpass extension for Chrom(e|ium) and Firefox (and derivatives) which allows you to enter credentials into web pages without having to copy from a terminal.
Passman on self hosted nextcloud with passman android app from fdroid and browser extension on laptop
I’m currently hosting Vaultwarden, an implementation of Bitwarden. It’s working perfectly so far.
KeepassXC on desktop and KeepassDX on my android device, synced using syncthing. I don't trust servers keeping all of my passwords anymore, encrypted or not
i’m using KeepassXC!
Bitwarden. I used to use LastPass but got terrified of their security.
Keepass2 and keepass2android combined with input stick to type my passwords wherever I need them. It's a wonderful combination. I host my password file on Google drive and other places but I keep a key file on the local device. It's not perfect and wouldn't never stop a threat from a state actor but I don't think I've got time for that kind of security anyway.
Incidentally the input stick can function as an on the fly rubber ducky if you really want it to. It does some really really cool stuff.
Personally, bitwarden because of the browser addon, and then KeepassXC to store the 2FA recovery codes