Due to the security problem, to stay protected from hackers, all the passwords we create should be long and should contains a mix of numeric, alphanumeric characters. It’s easy to create long passwords but it’s difficult to remember all of them.
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But there are a lot of free utilities available using which you can easily create and manage your passwords from a single location. I will share a list of free tools which can make your life easy.
1) KeePass
KeePass is a free and Open Source Password Manager which can store all your passwords in a secure manner. You can store all your password in a database which can be protected by a master password or a key file.The database is encrypted using a secure algorithm. It runs on all the platforms including mobile phones and a portable version is also available. The database can also be exported.
Website : http://www.keepass.info/
2) LastPass
It is a secure password manager which can save all your web passwords so you won’t have to remember them. All you need to remember will be a single password to login to Lastpass. It comes with IE and Firefox extension and can easily detect a login or signup page and can also generate a password. The passwords are stored online in Encrypted format and can be accessed from any Computer.
Website : http://www.lastpass.com/
3) FlyingBit Password Keeper
FlyingBit Password Keeper is a free utility which stores all your password in a Database which is protected by a secure algorithm. If you want, you can also store your database on a removable media. You can also group passwords into categories and also set its lifetime.
Website : http://www.flyingbit.com/products/password_keeper/
4) Clipperz
Clipperz is a free online anonymous password manager. It is not just a password manager, you can store all your private notes and other information. All your data is also secured so that you are assured that no one can read your data. You can also store your online data into local disk and can create a read only portable version which can be used without any internet connection.
Website : http://www.clipperz.com/
5) Efficient Password Manager
Efficient Password Manager is a free and basic password manager using which you can organize and store all your passwords into a single location. It does have some limited features but it is useful for those who are looking for a basic utility.
Website : http://www.efficientpasswordmanager.com/
6) MyPadlock
MyPadlock Password Manager can be used to keep all your passwords in a simple safe location. All your passwords are stored in a file encrypted with AES 128bit encryption. You can even copy and paste password without someone being able to see it as it does not display it.
Website : http://www.mypadlock.com/
