Password managers

Why use a password manager?

The average person has dozens of online accounts. A password manager allows you to have a unique, strong password for each service without having to remember them. You only need to know one master password.

Tips for secure passwords

Use generated passwords with min. 16 characters

Enable 2FA wherever possible

Main password: long phrase (5+ words)

Change passwords for critical accounts regularly

Bitwarden

Open Source Recommended Free tier

Bitwarden is the most popular open-source password manager. It offers cloud synchronization, possibility of self-hosting and regular security audits. The free version is fully functional.

Free / $10/year premium

Cloud + self-hosting

Windows, macOS, Linux

Android, iOS, browser extension

Visit GitHub

KeePassXC

Open Source Offline

KeePassXC is a fully offline password manager. Data is stored locally in an encrypted database. Ideal for those who don't want to entrust their passwords to a cloud service.

You can use Syncthing or other E2EE cloud storage to sync between devices.

Free (forever)

Local storage

Windows, macOS, Linux

Browser extension

Download GitHub