{"id":15524,"date":"2017-09-13T04:00:16","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T09:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocksdigital.com\/?p=15524"},"modified":"2025-06-17T13:09:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T18:09:17","slug":"password-manager-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocksdigital.com\/password-manager-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need a Password Manager to Save Your Sanity"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the course of your day, how many email accounts, social media accounts<\/a> and other accounts do you log into that require passwords? I have over 50 Google logins between my own and client accounts that I manage. That\u2019s 50 passwords I\u2019d need to remember just for Google! But I use a password manager, so I don\u2019t have to!<\/p>\n

A Password Manager Saved My Sanity<\/h2>\n

So, just what is a password manager? Most often, a password manager is a third-party website that works in conjunction with a browser extension, plugin or app that enables users to easily log into various password-protected accounts. The password manager allows the user to do this without having to type the username and password over and over again. There\u2019s the time and sanity-saver right there.<\/p>\n

Are you shying away from using a password manager because you worry that it will make your data vulnerable<\/a>? But have you also considered the potential for someone getting access to your sticky notes or your spreadsheets (which are NOT encrypted in any way)<\/em>? Is a password manager starting to look like a pretty good option yet? Keep reading and find out why I love using a password manager.<\/p>\n

5 Things I Love about Using a Password Manager<\/h3>\n
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  1. Once you\u2019ve stored your passwords in the account, when you get to a login screen, the password manager will auto-fill the username and password for you.<\/li>\n
  2. Most allow you to add information manually if, for some reason, the password manager doesn\u2019t capture the information automatically.<\/li>\n
  3. Need to have a really strong password but have a difficult time coming up with a great combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers and special characters? Most password managers will generate and then save \u2013\u00a0so you don\u2019t have to try and remember them \u2013 good, strong passwords.<\/li>\n
  4. No more looking on a spreadsheet or trying to find the sticky note you wrote your password on.<\/li>\n
  5. If you\u2019re on-the-go a lot and switching devices, a password manager can be a lifesaver. (You DO use security when using public wifi, right?) <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Bonus Benefits to Using a Password Manager<\/h2>\n

    Most password managers give you the ability to share passwords with your team, and a few accomplish this without having to actually reveal what the password is. Have a virtual assistant who needs access to your accounts? Now you can simply share the information through the password manager.<\/p>\n

    Do you have software that requires you to change your password every 90 days or so? Rather than having to remember the new password and in some cases, email your team about the change, you just change it \u00ad\u00ad\u2013 and it updates for everyone.<\/p>\n

    Have a contractual relationship with someone and it has ended? Simply un-share the password (and maybe update it, for added security)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

    Here\u2019s 5 Password Managers I Recommend<\/h3>\n