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Remembering multiple passwords is a major challenge for most of us, due to how many different tasks we accomplish online. Nearly everything now requires an account with a password, even for simple one-time purchases. The temptation to use the same simple password is great, though it can put your information at higher risk of being hacked. Passwords managers offer excellent solutions to this common problem, and these five are among the top-rated.

LastPass

LastPass is one of the top password management apps in terms of the numbers of downloads, and it’s available as both a browser plugin and a mobile app for tablets and smartphones. It one of the most full-featured managers available, and it’s compatible with Windows, Mac OS, Linux, iOS, Android and Windows Phone. You can store all of your passwords in your LastPass dashboard or sync them across multiple devices. Using the mobile app, you can also secure all of your passwords on your mobile devices without syncing. LastPass makes it quick and easy to change or update individual passwords as needed. You can even set it to change your passwords automatically if there’s any indication one of your accounts has been compromised.

Roboform 8

This password manager has been around for nearly 20 years and has a large number of dedicated users. It includes tools that auto-fill passwords on any website, store them with strong encryption and sync them across devices. One of the best features of Roboform 8 is the app’s support of multiple identities, so you can store the passwords of various users or different screen names you keep for different purposes. You can also load this password manager onto a USB or portable hard drive and use it on different computers at work or school. The newest versions of Roboform 8 have been improved with a streamlined login page and the option to easily share login information via email as needed.

1Password

1Password serves as both a password manager and a digital wallet for storing your payment information for easy online transactions. It works as a plugin for every major web browser, and it features separate vaults you can create for storing different categories of passwords if you prefer. The 1Password mobile app is available for iOS and Android, with plans for more mobile versions in the near future. For added security when creating new accounts, 1Password has a strong password generation tool that stores these complex passwords automatically. With a couple of clicks, you can change them at any time

KeePass

KeePass is an open source password manager that’s free to install and open for programmers to customize as they see fit. It stores passwords in a strongly encrypted database and also functions as a portable app you can load onto different machines from a USB drive. Syncing isn’t automatic with KeePass, as an added security measure. It can be done manually with just a couple of steps. The app allows you to share passwords through email with added encryption, helping ensure only the intended recipients are able to view them. Along with multiple password storage, KeePass has a good number of optional plugins that give it even more functionality. A frequently downloaded one allows you to automatically log into sites without the need to copy and paste a password first.

Dashlane

Dashlane gets good reviews for its user-friendly interface and password security. It also includes a digital wallet that stores your payment options from either your bank or PayPal account. You can easily make purchases from online vendors through this program, even if you don’t have an active account with those vendors. You can use Dashlane to change multiple passwords at once if you notice one of your accounts has been compromised, and the password manager will send you alerts of any unusual activity on accounts where you have stored passwords.

In conclusion, these five password managers get top ratings for user-friendliness and security. They allow you to change multiple passwords with one click, log into sites automatically and keep all of them secure with the latest encryption techniques.

Michael Williams

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