Tools to Keep Track of All Your Passwords
Posted by RevenueGal on
August 12, 2007
Tips and tools to keep track of all your passwords and login information
Are you feeling a little overwelmed with all your passwords to remember? After joining many online groups and networks, you’ll soon find yourself forgetting your passwords or becoming confused which usernames you created at certain forums. (By the way, it’s not recommended to use the same password with all your online ventures!)
Depending on the amount and detail of the information you need to store, you can use some simple means to keep track of all your information.
Pen & Paper Method
Buy a small notebook and each time you receive or sign up for something that requires a password jot down the website, login and password. I have a little notebook that I keep on my desk for a quick reference of some commonly used passwords. Just be careful to watch over it and keep it safe!
Excel Spreadsheet
Create a blank spreadsheet and name it Logins. Create 3 columns at the top labeled website, Login/User ID, and Password. Fill in the rows with all of your corresponding information. The handy thing about Excel is that you can make the website link clickable, making access to the site easy. It’s recommended that you print a copy of your spreadsheet every so often so you have a backup copy should you lose your pc data.
Let The Websites Cookies Keep Track
Checking a keep me logged in box on a website is one way to save your passwords. However, it’s not recommended due to safety reasons as well as the fact that you can erase cookies and temporary files on your pc and once you do you will not have a record of your passwords when you need to login later. Staying logged in to sites such as forums is a good way to save time, but it’s not recommended as a way to keep track of your login information.
Password Managers
There are various auto fill in managers that can keep track of user IDs, passwords, etc. Doing a search on the net for password managers will give a lot to choose from. Use caution when implementing these types of programs because some of them will input more information than necessary for certain places and your personal information may end up in the wrong hands.
There are many different ways to keep track of all your passwords, email logins, and more and which one you use will depend on what works best for you. Try out different options and then stick with the one you are most comfortable with. No matter which method you use, be sure you are keeping it up-to-date by adding in new logins as soon as you create or receive them. By doing so, the days of “I forgot my password” will become a thing of the past.
Which methods work the best for you? Do you have a favorite software that you like to use?
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2 Responses to “Tools to Keep Track of All Your Passwords”
For my passwords I have a small adress book. Entries can be listed in alphabetical order under the name of the site or program where I need a password. I am also able to file secondary passwords and any other information I need to know in it’s place.
By Carla on Aug 16, 2007
Carla,
That’s a great way to use an address book. It seems we always accumulate extra address books since they are often given as gifts or picked up on clearance.
By RevenueGal on Aug 16, 2007