The best programs for storing passwords. The best password managers in Russian

Most popular answers. CPU publishes a selection of the most reliable and convenient services.

As Lifehacker.com notes, previously password managers could only store information in encrypted form. Today, such programs provide the ability to store data both on a computer and remotely, change the password with one click and access websites using it.

The best programs of this type can be run on a computer without an Internet connection and synchronized with many devices over the network, writes Lifehacker.com.

Some of the managers authorize the user on the sites, others keep track of passwords and check whether the same combination is used in several cases. They all have their own characteristics and approach the issue of secure data storage in their own way.

LastPass

Lifehacker.com notes that LastPass was one of the first password managers that was convenient to use for storing passwords both online and locally.

LastPass remembers user passwords and allows you to manage them, and also automatically changes them if the service for which they were intended was hacked or otherwise compromised. LastPass supports two-factor authentication for password storage using Google Authenticator, a USB device, or a YubiKey.

In 2014, the service updated its user interface, making it much more convenient to use, and added a number of additional functions, such as monitoring changes in credit history, generating a secure password and storing and exchanging documents, notifications when one of the sites used is hacked, and autofill tools forms and online shopping.

LastPass supports Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, iOS, Windows Phone and Blackberry, as well as plugins for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Internet Explorer. The basic version of the service is free, and a premium manager with maximum features and support for mobile platforms is available for $12 per year.

As noted by Lifehacker.com, many users said that LastPass made their online life much easier. Thanks to the service, there is no need to use the same password on each site, you do not have to make mistakes in typing or accidentally send combinations to someone. The manager allows you to block important data when you think you have been hacked, and motivates you to take better care of security.

Dashlane

Dashlane was launched in 2012 and quickly gained popularity due to its attention to the interface, security, ease of authorization, automatic filling of forms on web pages and work with online stores.

During the existence of the manager, it has gone through several updates, acquired support for two-factor authentication, the ability to share passwords if the user has lost access to their accounts and, most importantly, a function that allows you to change several passwords for a dozen sites with just a few clicks. Dashlane also notifies the user if one of the resources he uses has been hacked, and can independently set new unique passwords.

Tracking purchases and working with a virtual wallet simplifies work with online retailers and allows you to track all orders within the service. In addition, Dashlane provides the ability to store passwords locally in encrypted form, and also allows you to synchronize them with other devices via cloud storage.

Dashlane runs on Windows, OS X, Android and iOS and has plugins for Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer. The paid version of the manager allows you to set up synchronization of different devices. Its cost is $40 per year.

KeepPass

According to Lifehacker.com, KeePass is suitable for all fans of free and open source software. In this program, all user passwords are stored in an encrypted database on their system and never leave it.

KeePass has an application with which you can transfer information to several computers, even if the computer you are using is locked and the user only has a flash card.

You can configure access to the database for several users, and also export it in text form.

The manager has a built-in password generator that can check the uniqueness and security of each combination used.

As Lifehacker.com notes, there are a huge number of additional plugins and tools for KeePass that expand its functionality and allow you to use new platforms.

KeePass autofill works on almost all systems and browsers, thanks to which the manager can log in to sites that his counterparts cannot access. It also allows you to use autocomplete in applications, dialog boxes, and other forms where you previously had to type everything manually or by copying.

In 2010, Lifehacker.com users chose KeePass as their top password manager, primarily for its open source code and approach to security.

KeePass officially supports Windows, OS X and Linux, but thanks to third-party developers, it can also be used on iOS, Android and Windows Phone.

1Password

1Password has a pleasant interface, built-in secure notes, a virtual wallet with payment information, and a reliable password generator that allows you to create combinations for specified queries, rather than just accepting the random option that the algorithm produces.

1Password can be used on a device without network access, or you can synchronize your password storage via Dropbox, iCloud, Wi-Fi, or network folders.

You can also set up access for other users to the storage or specify emergency contacts.

1Password supports Windows, OS X, Android, and iOS, as well as plugins for Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Safari. The premium version of 1Password for one system costs $50 (licensing package for Mac and Windows costs $70). Mobile applications and browser extensions are available only to license holders.

Users who chose 1Password noted its interface and ease of use: the manager is simply pleasant to interact with. In addition, writes Lifehacker.com, 1Password works in almost any browser, system and dialog box.

Users also noted the “watchtower” function, which notifies about serious violations on the network, and TouchID support on iOS. The manager's disadvantages were also mentioned, including the inability to edit the database on mobile devices.

RoboForm

Development of RoboForm began in 1999, and since then it has had loyal fans, writes Lifehacker.com. RoboForm can be used both as an auto-fill tool for online forms and as a password manager. Encrypted data is stored both locally on the user’s device and synchronized over the network. RoboForm can be carried with you on a flash card so that you can use it on any computer without fear of losing passwords.

You can use several profiles in the manager, each of which will contain individual information about users, passwords and any other information necessary for frequent use.

When choosing one method or another for storing confidential information, you have to make a compromise. Relying on our own memory, we choose simple, easy-to-remember options for passwords, logins, etc. Material recording (say, notes in a notebook) is even less reliable; additional argumentation may not even be given.

A mobile device is also not a panacea. But firstly, the phone is always at hand, unlike desktop software solutions. Secondly, it is still possible to reliably protect data on your phone with little cost.

Password managers top the list of the most popular Android apps, and there's a surprising amount of choice in this category. This guide mainly covers well-known and well-proven solutions. The task is to find out how convenient it is to use password managers, what tools the developers offer to protect information in each case.

First of all, our interest is focused on the following aspects:

• Synchronization, import and export of data
• Records, templates, ways to organize data, search
• Supported Security Standards
• Additional tools: built-in browser, password generator, etc.
• Security measures such as setting a master password (or PIN), auto-locking, clearing the clipboard.

Participants:

• mySecret
• Keepass2Android
• Safe in Cloud
• Pocket
• LastPass
• PassWallet
• Dashlane Password Manager

mySecret

The mySecret app allows you to store usernames, passwords and notes in an encrypted database. When a database is created, a master password is assigned to it.

Optionally, the database can be synchronized online with Dropbox or via an HTTP server. Local access is also provided: the database is stored in the phone’s memory, it can be synchronized manually, deleted or restored from a file. Certificates are used to further protect content.

mySecret uses a simple format for storing information. The contents of the cell consist of a record (name), login, password, URL, note. All this data is involved in the search; you can quickly find the information you are interested in at any time. However, please note that some traditional mySecret amenities are not available. For example, you cannot assign a record to a category or group or assign additional fields.

Very little attention is paid to safety. In some cases, reinsurance in the form of additional measures would not hurt. For example, when deleting a database, you are not asked for a password, there is no quick lock, etc. points that will be discussed in the review.

Resume. mySecret supports online synchronization, offline operation, password storage with certificate support. Weaknesses: the organization of passwords is too simple, the impossibility of flexible configuration, the unclear security situation (at a minimum, the encryption technology is not specified).

Keepass2Android

Keepass2Android is a free password manager that allows you to write sensitive data to a *.kdbx file. This format is supported by desktop versions of KeePass and is thus available for .

KeePass allows you to work with several databases stored in the phone's memory. Information is encrypted using the AES (Rijdael) 256-bit algorithm with a specified number of encryption approaches. Additionally, a key file can be used. Of course, the database is protected by a master password; to speed up access, you can activate the QuickUnlock option - unlocking using the last three characters of the password.

The record includes standard fields (password, username, website address, comment). In addition, you can assign an associative icon, add additional fields, tags, attachments, and specify the password expiration date. It is allowed not only to add records, but also to group them. This is very convenient, but it would be more practical to associate groups with a specific set of fields, thereby speeding up the addition of new records.

Advanced search allows you to include any fields and data. A normal search in KeePass is carried out not as you type, but after clicking on the confirmation button (this action could also be optimized).

Additional security options are available: clearing the clipboard, blocking the database, quick unlocking, setting passwords, managing operations, processing files.

Keepass2Android supports database synchronization with cloud services Dropbox, Google Drive, SkyDrive, as well as via FTP and WebDAV protocols. There is a local - less popular - version of KeePass - . It may be of interest, perhaps, only to users who do not require constant synchronization with other platforms. Export is supported in it, along with the alternative version of the application.

Resume. Keepass2Android is a functional solution with convenient organization of passwords and other sensitive information. Features include groups and advanced search, synchronization with desktop platforms and online services.

Safe in Cloud

Safe in Cloud is a password manager with the ability to online synchronize an encrypted database (Google Drive, Dropbox and SkyDrive storages are supported). Despite the only database, access to the service is possible on other platforms: (iOS, Windows). There are also extensions for Chrome and Firefox browsers.

You can import old passwords into Safe in Cloud; more than 80 supported applications are stated (other options can be added upon request). Export of records is available, output formats are TXT, CSV and XML. Other operations performed with the database include backup/restore of data to a memory card.

User data is stored in the form of maps, notes, and templates. Cards are records of sensitive information created based on templates. Templates represent a specific set of fields (for example, credit cards, passports, email, web accounts). Finally, notes are simple text entries.

Tags are used to organize posts; you can quickly navigate to the desired category from the sidebar. Navigation is complemented by a convenient search: it is initially performed in all fields and works as you type.

Data in Safe in Cloud is encrypted (both on the phone and in the cloud storage), using standard 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard encryption. A master password is provided; it is entered each time you start or resume activity in the application.

Resume. There are no complaints about the Safe in Cloud application. The greatest strengths are a user-friendly interface, well-thought-out navigation plus categorization and search, extensive import and export capabilities, cross-platform functionality, and synchronization.

Pocket

Pocket (not to be confused with the service of the same name for delayed reading) is a notebook for conveniently storing information, including confidential information.

The design of Pocket differs from other applications in less strictness: convex buttons, colored background, many icons. This is an additional “plus”, although, according to reviews, there are also adherents of the conservative style.

Similar to Safe in Cloud and similar programs, Pocket supports categories, allowing you to sort entries into different types. In the group settings, fields are specified - that is, something like a template. As a result, it's easy to create groups ranging from web logins and car signs to licenses, recipes and other entities. There is a password generator nearby that will help you create a password of the required length and complexity in the appropriate field.

The search bar has its own section, and a slight inconvenience is that you need to click on the “Search” button, enter keywords and click on the button again, although, as already noted, this can be done much easier for the user.

The AES-256 algorithm is used for encryption. The master password, created for database security purposes, is a SHA-512 hash and is not actually stored on the device as a specific combination of numbers. When inactive, Pocket automatically blocks access and clears the clipboard, providing comprehensive data protection.

Existing recordings can be imported or backed up from an SD card, synchronized with Dropbox. For online synchronization, the HTTPS protocol is used and the data is transmitted encrypted.

The Pro version, compared to the free version, does not contain additional functionality, but it does not contain advertising.

Resume. The program has not been updated for a year, but it is still quite relevant. Pocket has a good design, although not in all aspects optimized for quick access - such features as a quick search and QuickUnlock would not hurt. Customizable synchronization, export of recordings to an SD card, import wizard. Integration with desktop (Windows/Mac/Unix) jar application is available.

LastPass

LastPass is a symbiosis of a browser and a password manager. The browser is used to quickly fill out forms, save addresses and other information, and the manager also allows you to store any text data.

PassWallet is a password manager and secure data storage. Offers 256bit AES database encryption, synchronization with online services Dropbox and Google Drive.

Personal data can be imported from other applications, including Keeper, mSecure, aWallet, DataVault, SplashID, NS Wallet, LastPass, Password Box, Safe in Cloud (some of the applications have already been mentioned or will be included in the second part of the guide). CSV file import and export is supported. The Pro version of PassWallet offers data backup and recovery with encryption support and PIN code setting.

It is very convenient that the initial screen supports the “terminal” input method, that is, to enter the master password you do not need to open the standard Android keyboard.

With PassWallet, you can create secure records containing credit card, web service, and identity data. When you select "Other", you are prompted to enter a name, ID, password and note. Thus, you cannot use templates and custom fields, and this is already a significant drawback. For data tied to a date (passport, credit cards, etc.), you can specify an expiration date - PassWallet will notify the user about the imminent expiration of time. When entering a password, you can use a simple generator (it produces a random set of characters, without specifying the complexity).

There is a search as you type, but you cannot organize information by tags or categories. Therefore, it remains to use standard, not always useful groups, such as “Web logins”, “Bank accounts”.

Things are more optimistic with security options. This is the so-called Stealth mode (the ability to hide the application icon), disguise (PassWallet is not displayed in the launch history), auto-blocking, data destruction function if entered incorrectly.

The application is paid, a month of trial mode is provided.

Resume. The developers are convinced that PassWallet is the most “secure and convenient manager.” In fact, it’s a simple toolkit with well-thought-out access protection; in free applications you can find a wider range of functions.

Dashlane Password Manager

The free Dashlane manager allows you to generate passwords, store them in a secure environment, and then use them to autofill forms and log into websites. You can use the Dashlane Browser for Internet navigation, and the special Dashlane Keyboard for data entry. The application is available for Mac, Windows, iOS, Android tablets and phones.

First of all, we should note the user-friendly interface of the program. Quick access to data can be achieved both through the sliding side panel and through the control panel and search bar. Dashlane consists of three main sections: Password Manager, Autofill, Wallet.

A password entry includes information about the site, a pinned category, and a note. The built-in generator can be used to create a secure password. In addition to adding a password, notes containing title and content are available. To autofill forms, you can use the Dashlane Keyboard (it can be easily connected through the system settings of the “Language and Input” section) and the Dashlane Browser. If necessary, you can specify an alternative application for Internet surfing through the settings.

Autofill settings are revealed in more detail in the Autofill section. Addresses, phone numbers, and names are added to the Personal Info section, which are subsequently used in the fields. The second subsection contains identifiers, ID - a standard set of templates with fields, including passport data, license numbers, etc. Unfortunately, it is not possible to add your own template or fields.

Finally, the Wallet section records information for payment systems: these are credit card numbers and account numbers.

Dashlane has security measures such as clipboard clearing, PIN protection, master password protection, auto-lock, and no screenshots.

The premium version of Dashlane includes password synchronization across different devices, automatic backup of information, and online access to the database.

Resume. Dashlane offers clear separation of personal information into several sections, convenient data management, and thoughtful access settings. Additional tools such as a browser and keyboard may be useful for quick input. Please note that the free version of Dashlane does not support synchronization or backup.

How often have you thought about how many accounts you have on various resources? How many usernames and passwords do you have to keep in memory or in a special file on your desktop, hidden from prying eyes? On average, a user can have up to 40 accounts. And, depending on the type of activity, this figure is quite capable of growing by an order of magnitude.

So, the top 12 best password managers. The first half of them is perfect for personal use, and the second half is perfect for your work team.

Password managers. Personal use

Splikity
A simple tool for working with passwords. Support: iOS, Chrome, Android, Firefox, Safari. Cost: $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year.

LastPass
Simple and convenient cross-platform access to your passwords from any browser. Support: Web, Mac, iOS, Android, Windows. Cost: free for one device; $12 per year premium.

Onesafe
Your own safe with passwords. Support: iOS, Mac, Windows, Android. Cost: $19.99 for PC, $4.99 for mobile devices.

1Password
A convenient manager for working with passwords. Support: iOS, Mac, Windows, Android. Cost: $49.99.

iCloud Keychain
Multiplatform software for Apple users. Support: iOS, Mac. Cost: free.

Password managers. Corporate use

CommonKey
An accessible password manager for team work. Support: Web, Chrome. Cost: free for groups of up to 3 users; $2 per user per month.

Zoho Vault
Convenient manager for remote work. Support: Chrome, Firefox. Cost: from $1 per month per user.

Meldium
Convenient password manager. Support: Firefox, Safari, Chrome. Cost: from $24 per month for 20 users.

Vaultier
Convenient software for IT companies and larger-scale management. Support: Web, Ubuntu. Cost: $99 per month for cloud storage.

SimpleSafe
One-time access to passwords via a link. Support: hosting the web application on local servers. Cost: $90.

Passwork
Maximum password protection for team work with the ability to install on your own server. Comes with open source code. Support: Web, Android, iOS, Chrome, Windows. Cost: $1.5 per month per user (or 25 rubles per month per user for Russia).

Let's now look at each of the managers in more detail.

Top 6 password managers for personal use

1Password (supports Mac, iOS, Android, Windows)

Today, 1Password is one of the most popular password managers. It works both online and without connecting to the World Wide Web. It can easily synchronize via wifi, icloud or even dropbox. This means that synchronizing your data is completely under your control.

Of course, the manager has a mobile application. It has good functionality that allows you to easily enter the necessary profiles, enable unlocking of the “storage” via iPhone’s Touch ID, etc.

1Password lets you save more than just passwords. You can enter delivery addresses, phone and credit card numbers, driver's licenses and other important data into the safe.

LastPass (Web, Mac, iOS, Android, Windows support)

What is LastPass and what is it served with? This password manager will work anywhere. You heard right. It really works everywhere. There are extensions for all popular Internet browsers, an application for Windows on PC, Linux and Mac. In mobile application stores it will not be a problem to find an option for Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Blackberry. In addition, the program is free when used on one device, which makes it very attractive for ordinary users.

The premium version of the program makes it possible to synchronize it with as many devices as you can think of. In the mobile application, you can paste the required password into the required field using the usual copy-paste method. Apple owners can get instant access to the application through the Touch ID function. In general, the developers took care of everyone.

LastPass does a great job of storing credit card numbers and bank account numbers so you can access this information anywhere. If necessary, you can create access to a particular folder with passwords for other users.

On a larger scale, LastPass Enterprise allows business owners to manage their entire company's passwords through a web browser extension. That is, you can monitor the status of the passwords of any group member and make timely adjustments if necessary.

Dashlane (Web, Mac, iOS, Android, Windows)

This manager advocates for fresh data. Once installed, Dashlane scans your entire database for weak, damaged, or duplicate passwords. Then he will politely suggest changing them from time to time to maintain the proper level of security. If suddenly the site you are using is hacked, the manager will immediately warn you of the danger so that you can quickly change the “lock”.

By the way, changing your password here is quick and completely painless. You can carry out the procedure in a couple of clicks. Dashlane also made switching from another manager easy and enjoyable. The program will simply scan your applications and computer for passwords, and then import them into its database.

Great news for those who often make purchases in online stores: the manager not only saves bank card and account numbers, but also receipts from stores, and details expenses. The latter can be a good help for those who are used to keeping track of the family budget. Everyone is interested in the question, where does the salary go so long before the next one?

oneSafe (Mac, iOS, Android, Windows)

Secret videos and photos on your mobile phone, pictures of your bank cards, insurance policy, or even the code to the locker in the gym. OneSafe will reliably hide all this from prying eyes. Another interesting feature is Decoy Safe. This feature allows you to create a phantom, that is, fake data for potential thieves. And let them hack a non-existent account... A convenient navigation system allows you to find all the necessary data easily and simply.

The program is also good because you can choose your own login method: from swipe and Touch ID to a PIN code or the newly introduced “Tri-Pin” technology. Another plus is cross-platform support, so synchronizing all involved devices will not cause any problems.

iCloud Keychain (iOS, Mac)

As for iCloud Keychain, today it is integrated into all the latest versions of iOS and OS X. And it protects all the data synced between your devices via iCloud. All information falls under the program's control automatically.

You can’t call this software just a password manager. Essentially, this is a full-fledged safe for your secret information. There you can enter access to servers, Wi-Fi network settings, protected disk images, etc. The program easily upgrades to new versions and synchronizes via iCloud. The manager gets access to settings on iOS through the Safari browser. It will automatically fill out forms and display your credit card numbers. All of this is protected by your iPhone's digital four-digit PIN. And Touch ID protects the system from strangers. As for the desktop application, Keychain will allow you to see all your saved passwords and conveniently sort them into folders. This software is designed exclusively for the Apple ecosystem. But the program only works with Safari. The developers note that the choice of Firefox or Chrome is not supported.

Splikity (iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Safari)

You can install the application on your smartphone. After logging in, the data is synchronized and will become available for work. While you are using the browser application, the program will automatically enter all data into the database. If you need to send a login to another user, no problem. This can be done via e-mail, while your password will remain hidden from prying eyes.

Top 6 Password Managers for Business

Of course, you can use any of the above managers, but their functionality is significantly limited and is not focused on the business environment.

Passwork (Web, Android, iOS, Chrome, Windows)

IT professionals highly value the transparent encryption algorithms and software capabilities that open source provides. There are two ways you can use Passwork. Firstly, you can install the boxed version on your own server and get an open source product that can be modified if necessary. Secondly, you can use the cloud version. After installation, you will have access to all the manager's many features.

The developers took a very interesting approach to the distribution of access rights. For example, you can add a new user to a temporary group by sending him an encrypted link with a one-time password by email. The administrator can easily check who has access to which passwords, and can also easily track the history of actions with them.

All passwords in the program can be sorted into groups and then into folders. Actually, it is very convenient for a large team to work in a group. And in folders it will be easier to divide all accounts according to their functional purpose. In addition, this program has a browser extension, so you can log into the desired account quickly and without unnecessary steps.

Thus, you can work with colleagues in groups, invite by e-mail or a special link, provide access to single passwords and a number of other features tailored specifically for collaboration.

One cannot fail to note the pleasant and minimalistic design of Passwork, which for some reason is alien to most password managers.

Passwork provides a public API so third-party developers can program their own client applications or achieve tighter integration with their infrastructure.

Passwork developers are located in Russia, so the service is fully adapted for the Russian language (including the cost of use: 290 rubles versus $18 per year per user). And the boxed version is adapted for Russian business and government agencies.

Meldium (Firefox, Safari, Chrome)

Meldium is basically a combination of a web application launcher and a password manager. It is great for working in groups with shared accounts.

The interface is quite simple. You have a main page where all involved accounts are displayed. To fill out a form in a particular browser tab, just one click is enough. Any team member can quickly open the required application. Using the browser application and Meldium profile, the user will have access to company passwords sorted into groups. If necessary, administrators can add a new user. To do this, just add it manually or send an invitation by email.

This program is also useful if you need to access your personal profile. Meldium makes it possible to add all personal employee profiles and use the control panel for further administration and monitoring. The program also allows you to track password usage throughout your company. If weak or outdated passwords are detected, Meldium will mark them as weak and promptly prompt you to update them. We can say that the program finds and closes holes in the security wall of your organization.

Zoho Vault (Chrome, Firefox)

The next storage facility on our list is called Zoho. This software allows your team members to easily and securely share important information. All you need to do is download and install a specialized extension for one of the supported browsers. True, there are only two last ones.

Using a CSV file, you can quickly import all passwords if you switched to Zoho from another manager. In personal managers, export tools serve only this purpose.

The program's reporting tools will notify you of all changes that occur in your accounts. Be it access operations or changing a password, using a particular login, etc. The business version provides administrators with very wide capabilities. A convenient and intuitive interface allows you to quickly understand the Zoho Vault operating system.

SimpleSafe (Self-Hosted Web App)

The process of becoming familiar with the program begins with carefully setting up the environment and database fields where passwords will subsequently be stored. You can sort passwords of the same format into groups. When setting up SimpleSafe, you are free to name the database fields as you wish. Now, whenever your team needs to track down some private information, it will be a simple task.

The control panel in the program functions in the same way as in other similar managers, so team members will be very comfortable with its interface. True, SimpleSafe cannot boast of its own browser extension. So, if you need to enter a password, you will have to use the copy/paste method. The thing is that the software is installed on local servers.

Vaultier (Web, Ubuntu)

Vaultier is another password manager for team work that you can install on your own server. However, it is quite possible to work with a lightweight version of the software - a cloud version of this “safe”. Additionally, Vaultier packages seamlessly into a Docker container with a full installation.

Vaultier relies on personal encrypted keys to protect passwords, even when protecting passwords for your entire team. Passwords are sorted into “safes” (vaults), then into “cards” with “secrets”. The latter contain passwords and account names. Such groups can also be used to differentiate access levels. That is, each user can have access to the entire “safe” or only one “card” within it. Administrators can revoke or assign access levels to any team member.

It's a password manager for the workplace with a focus on security. At the same time, each team member can safely use it to protect personal accounts.

CommonKey (Web, Chrome)

Separate folders for passwords for different purposes allow you to conveniently organize work in the company by dividing employees into groups. If necessary, you can always add a user to a particular group and then revoke access. It's as easy as sending an invitation by email.

However, CommonKey can also be used as a personal password manager. Team members can themselves add “locks” from their personal accounts to the database and give access to them through the same interface. But you can rest assured. Personal and work passwords will be separated, and important company data will not fall into the wrong hands.

The browser extension will immediately save your passwords when you go online. When registering new accounts, the password generator will immediately start working, so that new profiles will be reliably protected in the very first seconds. And you no longer have to come up with an “access code” yourself.

Alternative applications for working with passwords

KeepPass
One of the first free open source managers. Fans of the program have worked hard to make KeePass compatible with almost all operating systems and devices. It's completely free, but still has all the features of other password managers for personal use. Support: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux.

Cost: free.

Keeper
It boasts a two-factor authentication method. It recognizes the presence of your other devices nearby to identify you without using digital codes. Support: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android.

Cost: $9/$99 per year per device.

Roboform
First of all, RoboForm will change the start page of your browser into a window with quick access to sites where your protected passwords are located. Now, even to log in to several resources, you only need one click of the mouse. Support: iOS, Mac, Windows, Android, Linux.

Cost: $19.95/year, plus $29.95 for desktop application.

Sticky Password
This is a password manager from the team behind AVG antivirus software. Along with the free version, you get very advanced functionality, and in the paid version, in addition to the first, technical support. The manager allows you to synchronize via wifi, and also has a portable version. Support: iOS, Mac, Windows, Android.

Cost: free; $19.95/year, or $99 one-time payment.

SplashID
This manager creates a backup copy of your passwords. So you can view their history at any time. You can share passwords with your team members and roll back changes if necessary if someone accidentally changes the password. Support: iOS, Chrome, Mac, Windows, Android.

Cost: free for one device; $19.99/year for Pro version.

mSecure
You can use templates to enter any type of data and then save them to the program's storage. Data can be synced via iCloud or Dropbox for access from any device. There is also an interesting point. If you try to log in multiple times, the self-destruct feature erases all your data to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. So don't forget your master password. Support: iOS, Mac, Windows, Android.

Cost: $9.99 for mobile device; $19.99 PC version.

Master Password
Here, passwords are not stored in an encrypted “safe” and there is no synchronization between devices. The program offers a different algorithm of actions. It combines the username, resource url and master password to create a new password for a particular site. The mobile app and the program on your PC remain linked until you change your master password. Support: iOS, Mac, Windows, Android, Web.

Cost: free.

Rely on your password manager

Probably all active Internet users have encountered the fact that the number of passwords that need to be remembered is definitely greater than the space for them in their heads. And it’s one thing - passwords for services and sites that you use every day - these are somehow put aside on their own. And the other is from some forum that you visit once every couple of months, or even less often. It’s completely impossible to remember this!

What to do? You can, of course, assign one password everywhere - but this threatens with big security problems: someone got their hands on the database of some service where you are registered - and you can say goodbye to your entire digital life: everything will be taken away, starting with mail and ending with a Steam account.

Okay, let's discard this option. Then carefully write down all the passwords in a text editor and store them in one file, but there is the same problem: what if the file is lost? Well, it must either be stored in a cloud service so that all passwords are at hand, or manually synchronized. And this file can also accidentally fall into the hands of not very decent people - and then you know. In general, this is also unsafe.

So, should we memorize everything and remember an insane number of passwords by heart? It won't work either! Typically, the user remembers only those passwords that he uses regularly. The rest quickly fall out of memory, especially if they are quite safe - with case changes, numbers and symbols. In general, in order to make life easier for the user, there is a special type of program - password managers. The main task of such an application is to collect, encrypt and securely store information about all your accounts, making it inaccessible to attackers and accessible to you. In this article, we will look at five of the most famous password managers that make life much easier for millions of users around the world.

⇡ LastPass

One of the most famous password managers is LastPass, the brainchild of the American company LastPass Corporate. Among the advantages of the program, they usually note its simple interface, multi-platform, reliable password encryption, which occurs on your device, and only then the data is transferred in encrypted form to the company’s servers.

The application works on both Windows and Linux, Mac, as well as on mobile devices and tablets running iOS and Android, on smartphones running Windows Phone, BlackBerry and even FireFox Mobile. In addition to the “home” version, there is also a corporate version, which has the function of integrating with a local domain controller and setting up access policies. It also stores data about all employee accounts in corporate Internet services. For example, using LastPass, it is possible to configure access for an organization's employees to Office 365, Google Apps for Work, and other online business services that the company uses.

To get started with LastPass, you need to download a special program and register in the system. After downloading the installation file, run it, after which the installation window will open. Select the "Advanced Options" option to set the program's preferences - in particular, you can set the application's hosting directory, specify which browsers LastPass extensions will be installed for, and set additional privacy options.

After installation, the application prompts you to log into an existing account or create a new one. When registering for the service, you must provide your valid email address and set a master password. According to the developers, you need a master password Very good remember and enter very carefully. If you forget it, at best you will receive a reminder phrase. The service administration cannot read the administration password itself, which is what they warn us about. The master password requirements are as follows: a minimum of eight characters, and it is also recommended to use a combination of upper and lower case letters and numbers.

After registration, the program will find passwords in browser storage and offer to import them. Review the list and click the Import button if you want to import account data. Optionally, you can refuse this by clicking the “No, thanks” button. It should be noted that upon import, passwords are removed from the browser storage, and now authorization in services will take place through LastPass services.

Now launch the browser you usually use and install the add-on. Then we go through authorization - to do this, click on the program icon, and in the window that opens, enter the email address with which you registered, and the same master password - the only password you will now need to remember.

The “Storage” section contains all the data about your accounts, sorted into folder categories for convenience. Clicking on a folder will open a list of passwords contained in it. Each password can be viewed by selecting the appropriate option next to it.

In the window for changing account information, you can change the password, the account folder, add notes, and also configure additional settings - for example, you can enable automatic login when authorizing on the site.

Another interesting feature of the application that I would like to draw your attention to lies in the “Form Filling Profiles” section.

Profile: enter personal information

Here you can create and fill out a user profile, indicating information about yourself - last name, first name, patronymic, home address, mobile phone number, credit card information and much more. Now, when registering on sites, you will not need to enter all this many times: you just need to select the appropriate profile - and all the data will be filled in automatically.

Automatic completion when registering on mail.ru

When creating a password, you can use a generator that will offer a combination of letters, numbers and symbols that is difficult to crack and select - something like sZoxpYi1DZY9, as shown in the figure below. Using the settings, you can set the length of the password and what characters you want to use in it.

The premium version, as mentioned above, has support for syncing passwords with mobile devices. After installing the application, you need to log into LastPass using your account, after which information about all your accounts saved in the system will be downloaded to your mobile device.

It is also possible to view information about each account, edit it, or go to the site for which this account was created and log in.

Overall, LastPass makes a very good impression - it is a convenient and functional program that has many useful features. The only minor disadvantages include the lack of the ability to synchronize accounts with tablets and mobile devices in the free version - but the developer must somehow monetize his service.

⇡ StickyPassword

The next program I would like to talk about is Sticky Password from the Czech company Lamantine Software. The application is available on several platforms and can also sync your accounts from different devices. According to the developers, Sticky Password can store all your passwords in an encrypted vault and automatically fill out forms and credit card numbers for quick use. Your information is protected by a traditional master password, which you need to remember. As with LastPass, the creators of the system report that they do not know our master password, so you need to memorize it well and not forget it. Among the more interesting features in the program is support for AES-256 encryption, biometric authentication and the ability to synchronize passwords for your devices via Wi-Fi. The authors also promise that the application will work correctly in the four most popular operating systems and sixteen browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer.

Sticky Password is distributed by subscription. When you first install the program, you will be prompted to create an account, after which you will receive a 30-day trial of premium. After one month, your Sticky Password account automatically becomes free. Traditionally, premium users have a number of advantages over regular ones. For example, only paid users have access to the ability to synchronize (both over Wi-Fi and through the company's cloud services), as well as save backup copies of the password vault in the cloud. This is convenient if, for example, you reinstalled the operating system or purchased a new device - you can still quickly recover all passwords in the system. The price of a premium account per user is 1,190 rubles for one year; for a perpetual premium license you will have to fork out 5,990 rubles

Installing Sticky Password is not particularly difficult - you just need to download the program from the official website and run the installation file as usual. After installation, the application must be configured.

The next step will ask you to sign in to your account or create a new one, which will require your email address and master password. In general, everything is standard here too.

In the next window, we confirm the master password and check the box that this same master password is not saved anywhere and only the user knows it. Next, the program will offer to synchronize data through Sticky Password cloud services. If you have several devices, select the option with synchronization.

Then you need to select the browsers in which you want to use Sticky Password, after which the program is ready to work.

After receiving passwords from the browser storage, the program will remind you of 30 days of free premium subscription, and then, by clicking the “Start” button, you can read a short instruction on how to use the program and finally launch the working application window.

The “Internet Accounts” section contains a list of user accounts found on the computer. Each entry can be edited or deleted, or a new one can be added. It is suggested to group the entries into folders. Of course, you can create new folders and copy account data into them.

Internet Accounts Section

Another notable feature of the program is the ability to save passwords not only for sites, but also for applications. It is possible to select a program and set a username and password to enter it. If the program is not visible in Sticky Password, you must select it through the overview menu.

Like LastPass, the application has the ability to add personal data to fill out forms - this part should be found in the “Business Cards” section. Click the “Add business card” button - and in the window that opens you will need to fill out information about yourself. In the future, it can be used to fill out profiles when registering on various resources.

Section "Business cards"

Adding information about yourself

An extension appears in browsers with Sticky Password installed. Using it, you can quickly go through the authorization process on sites whose accounts are located in your password storage. To do this, open the “Internet Accounts” options menu, and then select the desired site. After this, the browser will open the selected resource and add the necessary login information.

⇡ Kaspersky Password Manager

Kaspersky Password Manager is a joint project of Kaspersky Lab and Lamantine Software. Password Manager is based on Sticky Password, so the programs are very similar... well, in everything. The application is shareware. The free version can only store up to fifteen accounts; to store more accounts you need to purchase the paid version. It is worth noting here that the program is not sold separately; it can only be purchased as part of Kaspersky Total Security or Kaspersky Small Office Security.

However, although Password Manager is included with these applications, it can also be downloaded separately from the Kaspersky Lab website. Installing the program is generally the same as the previous ones: run the executable file and follow the instructions of the installation wizard. Unlike Sticky Password, here accounts are synchronized with Kaspersky Lab servers, and to enable synchronization you must specify either your My Kaspersky account in case of home use as part of Kaspersky Total Security, or your company account on a special Kaspersky Lab portal. for organizations.

In general, in terms of its set of functions, Password Manager is almost identical to Sticky Password, so we will not consider it in detail. Once installed, the program also adds extensions for your browsers. With these extensions, you can quickly log in to the sites where you are registered and add your data for quick registration so as not to enter it every time.

⇡ Dashlane

Another password manager that I would also like to pay attention to is Dashlane. On the one hand, it cannot be said that it has any unique functions that were not discussed in the previous sections of the review. On the other hand, it is quite convenient and easy to learn. In addition to the “home” version, there is also a corporate version, designed for work in an organization. Traditionally, users are offered two account options - regular (free) and premium. The free version has a number of limitations - the user will not be able to synchronize account data between devices and backup data to a cloud service.

To start using the program, go to its official website and download the application. Installing Dashlane is quite simple - run the executable file and after installation you will see a welcome window. Select the option to create an account and enter the required data.

When creating an account, we will, of course, be asked to create a master password. The program will remind you that only you know it and you need to remember the password very well. After all the preparatory steps, the Dashline working window will open.

The password storage is located in the Passwords section. As in other programs, passwords can be organized by creating category folders for subsequent sorting of accounts. Accounts can be added to the system in two ways: through the program and in the browser, if you enter data for a record that is not yet known to the system.

Right-clicking on an account icon brings up a context menu with which you can perform actions on it - change the password, delete, change the category and give access to another user. In the Security Dashboard section, the program provides an overall rating of account security and suggests changing passwords for accounts that, according to the results of the analysis, are too simple and can be hacked by attackers.

In the Secure Notes section, secure notes are added, which, as in similar programs, will be located in a special storage section.

The Payments section contains information about your credit card or bank account, and you can also view your purchase history. The Team section contains options that allow you to share data with other users, such as family or colleagues. If you leave any personal data on the sites, you should pay attention to the IDs section, where you enter the data of your passport, driver's license and other personal documents in order to use them if necessary.

Similar to other applications, Dashlane installs extensions for browsers, with which you can log in to sites and add new accounts to the system. The plugin recognizes when you enter your credentials and prompts you to add account information to the program.

The advantages of Dashline include a user-friendly interface, ease of use and the ability of the system to analyze your passwords and recommend replacing them with the most reliable ones. But there are also disadvantages - there is no support for the Russian language, and the most important functions are available only in premium; the free version does not even have the ability to synchronize passwords between devices.

⇡ 1 Password

Well, our review ends with 1Password. The application differs from all those listed in advanced encryption algorithms, the absence of its own cloud service and licensing. 1Password is distributed using a shareware model - there is no subscription option. After installation, you can use the application for free for thirty days, after which you need to purchase a license once.

We will look at the Windows version of the program as part of this review. The program installer can be downloaded from the official website. After installation, the initial setup wizard will launch. Select the option I am new to 1Password, a window for saving your password storage will open. We select the save folder - by the way, this can be not only a folder on the local hard drive, but also a network directory, or, for example, a folder in a network file storage service (for example, DropBox, OneDrive and other similar services). The program also has the ability to synchronize data via Wi-Fi - convenient if you have several devices between which you need to synchronize account data. To synchronize, the system generates a special password that must be entered on other devices.

1Password makes a very good impression. The advantages of the application, undoubtedly, include a simple and intuitive interface, reliable data encryption, a relatively low price and the ability to store a password file not in a cloud service imposed by the developer company, but in any storage of your choice. If DropBox, OneDrive and other similar services are in doubt, then the data can be placed, for example, on a corporate or home server on a local network by opening a folder with a password file for a specific user (or users). The master password should be remembered very well - the data is stored only by you, which means it will be impossible to recover it. In general, 1Password can be recommended to those users who do not trust cloud services and who prefer not to pay for a subscription, but to purchase a one-time license.

⇡ Conclusions

The table shows the comparative characteristics of the password managers discussed in the article. In general, they are similar, but it is the differences in functionality listed below that will allow everyone to make their own choice.

Program for saving passwords has become very popular at the moment. In our computer age, each active user has several accounts on various social networks and electronic payment systems, and so on. It is very difficult to remember passwords for everything; storing all data under one password is not safe. It is at this moment that a program such as SuperEasy Password Manager comes to the rescue, which will not only keep all your old passwords safe and sound, but will also help generate new ones.

In addition, by storing passwords in the database, SuperEasy Password Manager encrypts them so that no one can decrypt or spy on them, and when you access a page for which the password is stored in the database, the program will automatically fill in the login and password. In addition, you don’t have to make any effort to create a new password (when registering, for example). The program itself will offer and generate everything, you just have to click the “Save” button in the pop-up window and that’s it!

Download free password protection software

You can download the free password saving program SuperEasy Password Manager by clicking on the link below. There is also a portable version that can be downloaded to a USB flash drive and used on other devices without installation. The program is entirely in Russian, so using it will not cause you any difficulties. Be completely safe and don't worry about the safety of your electronic data with SuperEasy Password Manager!

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