{"id":144816,"date":"2020-12-31T16:00:44","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T13:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/your-password-manager-can-do-more-than-just-store-passwords-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2020-12-31T16:00:44","modified_gmt":"2020-12-31T13:00:44","slug":"your-password-manager-can-do-more-than-just-store-passwords-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-password-manager-can-do-more-than-just-store-passwords-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Your Password Manager Can Do More Than Just Store Passwords \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36ec51a1585\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-password-manager-can-do-more-than-just-store-passwords-review-geek\/#Enter_Your_Login_Info_for_You\" >Enter Your Login Info for You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-password-manager-can-do-more-than-just-store-passwords-review-geek\/#Generate_Secure_New_Passwords_on_the_Spot\" >Generate Secure New Passwords on the Spot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-password-manager-can-do-more-than-just-store-passwords-review-geek\/#Store_Other_Information_Besides_Passwords\" >Store Other Information, Besides Passwords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-password-manager-can-do-more-than-just-store-passwords-review-geek\/#Store_Important_Documents_and_Photos\" >Store Important Documents and Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-password-manager-can-do-more-than-just-store-passwords-review-geek\/#Provide_a_Place_to_Take_Secure_Notes\" >Provide a Place to Take Secure Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-password-manager-can-do-more-than-just-store-passwords-review-geek\/#Audit_Your_Passwords_to_Make_Sure_Theyre_Strong_and_Safe\" >Audit Your Passwords to Make Sure They\u2019re Strong and Safe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-password-manager-can-do-more-than-just-store-passwords-review-geek\/#Let_You_Share_Files_with_Others\" >Let You Share Files with Others<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-password-manager-can-do-more-than-just-store-passwords-review-geek\/#Offer_Secure_Web_Browsing\" >Offer Secure Web Browsing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-password-manager-can-do-more-than-just-store-passwords-review-geek\/#Protect_Your_Account_with_Two-Factor_Authentication\" >Protect Your Account with Two-Factor Authentication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-password-manager-can-do-more-than-just-store-passwords-review-geek\/#Monitor_Your_Passwords_for_Breaches\" >Monitor Your Passwords for Breaches<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Your Password Manager Can Do More Than Just Store Passwords \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_65969\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65969 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/872295eddbc01a7456734802549b83fc\/p\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xbc75a229.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.9e2WjAVTz5.jpg\" alt=\"Strong and weak passwords on pieces of paper\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/strong-weak-password-on-pieces-paper-1328656943\" data-credittext=\"Vitalii Vodolazskyi\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/strong-weak-password-on-pieces-paper-1328656943\">Vitalii Vodolazskyi\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s common sense that <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/141500\/why-you-should-use-a-password-manager-and-how-to-get-started\/\">everyone should be using a good password manager<\/a> (we hope, at least). It\u2019s also worth noting that password managers have tons of other amazing features that you might not be using. These features are both convenient and security-centric, and they can help you stay safe online and get the most out of your password manager.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone knows the primary feature of a password manager\u2014to store your login credentials\u2014but they can also do tons of other cool things, like alert you to security breaches or store important files. Of course, the features a particular password manager has varies, depending on which one you\u2019re looking at, but we rounded up all of the most common features you can expect to see in any of the most popular ones.<\/p>\n<p>So without further ado, here are some other features password managers have to offer. They can:<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enter_Your_Login_Info_for_You\"><\/span>Enter Your Login Info for You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What\u2019s not to like about something that will fill in your stored credentials for you whenever you log in to a website? Some managers can also fill in additional fields, like contact information and credit card information. This feature is available on both mobile and desktop use so you can expect assistance no matter what device you\u2019re using.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Generate_Secure_New_Passwords_on_the_Spot\"><\/span>Generate Secure New Passwords on the Spot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is one of the best features of password managers. Any password manager worth its salt should be able to create a random and secure password for you on demand. It\u2019s a simple, yet nice feature, as it means you won\u2019t ever have to come up with a less-than-unique password ever again. A good manager should also automatically update your login info with the new password it creates (or at least prompt you to).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Store_Other_Information_Besides_Passwords\"><\/span>Store Other Information, Besides Passwords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65970\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65970 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/ddeadd0399a0213519d9319767817454\/p\/uploads\/2020\/12\/x8723a2e8.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.No2c1Jzv1U.jpg\" alt=\"Software menu item with save command highlighted and mouse cursor selecting it\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/software-menu-item-save-command-highlighted-589904036\" data-credittext=\"eranicle\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/software-menu-item-save-command-highlighted-589904036\">eranicle\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Did you know that your password manager can store other types of information besides passwords? Yep. They can also store things like contact information or credit card numbers. Typically, this information can also be autofilled when you need it (say, when you\u2019re shopping or putting in your lunch delivery order online).<\/p>\n<p>Certain managers can also store things like bank account numbers, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a> security numbers, Wi-Fi router or server information, membership information, driver\u2019s license and other ID information, software licenses, and documents. Really, the sky\u2019s the limit here.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Store_Important_Documents_and_Photos\"><\/span>Store Important Documents and Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As kind of an extension to storing non-password information, many password managers also offer a decent amount of secure file storage. This isn\u2019t necessarily meant to replace or be used the same way you\u2019d use regular cloud storage, like Dropbox or Google Drive; it\u2019s more meant to be a way to store digitized copies of important documents (like a will, title, letter, or passport) in a secure encrypted format.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Provide_a_Place_to_Take_Secure_Notes\"><\/span>Provide a Place to Take Secure Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many password managers offer a space where you can make notes (and it\u2019s a great way to keep important thoughts and information away from prying eyes). Sure you can use them just like a standard note-taking <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>, but this function is designed more for any type of text you\u2019d want to keep password protected. This might include instructions for logging in to a specific site, or the directions to your buried treasure.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, you\u2019ll have the ability to share any notes you create with others (even if they don\u2019t use the same password manager), and assign a label or tag to them for easy searching. You should also be able to import or export files, and toggle password protection as needed.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Audit_Your_Passwords_to_Make_Sure_Theyre_Strong_and_Safe\"><\/span>Audit Your Passwords to Make Sure They\u2019re Strong and Safe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to storing your passwords, good managers can also scan and assess them to see how strong or old they are, if you\u2019re using duplicates (that\u2019s a no-no!), or even if one has been compromised. Security scans usually don\u2019t take long, and can provide helpful suggestions for how to strengthen your overall password security. Good managers can even suggest new passwords right on the spot, so all you\u2019ll have to do is log in to the corresponding website and update your password.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_You_Share_Files_with_Others\"><\/span>Let You Share Files with Others<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65971\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65971 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/f84b9d08119f9eb2ede9d46ab3d3f24f\/p\/uploads\/2020\/12\/x62df5a5e.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Bw2b82Bwx3.jpg\" alt=\"Two people sharing files on their smartphones\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/two-friends-connecting-sharing-files-over-240030670\" data-credittext=\"Bacho\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/two-friends-connecting-sharing-files-over-240030670\">Bacho\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You might want or need to share some of all of your login info or secure notes with another user at some point (your spouse, for example). A good password manager should make it easy to do so, and have built-in options for sharing something with another user on your plan or potentially even someone who doesn\u2019t use a manager.<\/p>\n<p>Good password managers also offer emergency access in the event of, well, an emergency. Typically, this grants a one-time easement into an account during a short period of time. This would most likely be used in the event of someone passing away, so a loved one could access their accounts to stop bills, for example.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offer_Secure_Web_Browsing\"><\/span>Offer Secure Web Browsing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some managers offer their own options for safely browsing the web, typically via their own secure inbuilt browser or virtual private network (VPN). Either option is nice to have any time you are using a public Wi-Fi connection, like a restaurant or caf\u00e9, or are needing anonymous and secure browsing.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protect_Your_Account_with_Two-Factor_Authentication\"><\/span>Protect Your Account with Two-Factor Authentication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Password managers also double as two-factor authentication (2FA). If you\u2019re unfamiliar with the term, 2FA is an additional way to keep your online accounts secure, like having to scan your face or fingerprint to unlock your phone or enter one of those six-digit SMS or email codes to access your Twitter account. That\u2019s in addition to typing in your account password.<\/p>\n<p>Good password managers offer two-factor authentication for keeping that account safe from a hacker. Similar to 2FA options for other sites (like Twitter), your manager might send you a notification with a code to scan or enter in addition to typing in your password, before letting you access your account. These notifications will also double as an alert if someone else is trying to log in to it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monitor_Your_Passwords_for_Breaches\"><\/span>Monitor Your Passwords for Breaches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because password managers already know your login info, it makes sense that they should also be able to scan the web (including the dark web) to see if it comes up in a known security breach. Certain managers offer this feature, and will alert you in the event one of your passwords is thought to be compromised. This keeps you ahead of the curve and gives you the opportunity to change a breached password before the hacker has a chance to use the one they uncovered.<\/p>\n<p>The best password managers will also actively protect you against <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/451177\/how-a-password-manager-protects-you-from-phishing\/#:~:text=If%20you%20use%20a%20password,right%20into%20your%20web%20browser.\">phishing<\/a>. They\u2019ll remember the original site you created an account on, and prevent you from entering your information if you somehow end up on a different account posing as the original. While your manager won\u2019t pop up with a huge red flag, you\u2019ll be able to know it\u2019s a phishing site as it won\u2019t autofill your credentials.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Hopefully now you have a better understanding of how robust and awesome password managers are. They\u2019re worthwhile even if you do just use them to store your passwords, but their artillery of convenient security features really makes password manager worth the cost.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>setTimeout(function(){!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');fbq('init','1137093656460433');fbq('track','PageView');},3000);<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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