What is a password manager? Simple explanation and setup tutorial

You know your passwords suck, but the idea of switching to a password manager seems daunting. Josh provides an easy-to-understand explanation of how it works and how to set it up in just a few minutes. We recommend 1Password… try it here: https://www.allthingssecured.com/yt/1password-explanation

IMPORTANT Avoid the risk of using a password manager app by implementing this brilliant password hack – https://www.youtube.com/watch?vboj9q26gadE

Additional Resources

Looking for a new password manager?
1Password (recommended): https://www.allthingssecured.com/yt/1password-explanation

Worried about putting all your password eggs in one manager basket?
Double-blind password strategy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vboj9q26gadE

Want to check if your current passwords are strong enough?
Password checker: https://www.allthingssecured.com/password-checker

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Video timestamps
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0:00 – Your passwords suck
0:24 – What is a password manager?
0:55 – How a password manager works
2:12 – Use a password manager app
2:47 – Creating new passwords
4:29 – Should you use a password manager?
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Most of us are aware that we don't create strong passwords, but we're also not sure we want to learn how to use new software.

Fortunately, password manager apps are much easier to set up and use than you think.

What is a password manager? In simple terms, it is software that helps you:
1. Create stronger passwords;
2. Store these passwords in a secure vault (opened only by your master password);
3. Recover these passwords when you need them;

In this video, Josh explains exactly how a password manager works and lets you peek over his shoulder as he uses 1Password on his desktop computer. Creating, storing and recovering passwords couldn't be simpler!

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