Which password manager do you recommend for personal use? (Mac user)

UnixGuy · July 2020

What do you recommend and why?

JDMurray · July 2020

I've been using LastPass for years and really like it. Whatever you choose, I recommend a Cloud-based password manager than can be used from most Web browsers on any operating system. These also include an offline mode in case you temporarily can't get to the Internet (e.g., poor Wi-Fi connectivity on mobile device) and you need information stored in your password vault (e.g., ATM PIN).

nevermore · July 2020

I have also been using LastPass for years. One of the key drivers for me is that wide support of a variety of OS (Windows / Apple MacOS/iOS) and a variety of web browsers. As @JDMurray stated, it is cloud-based so you can access your vault anywhere. I also enjoy they have a number of supported options for MFA to ensure your vault is protected. We bought the "family" license so my wife and I have separate folders to store certain accounts and and share others that we both use.

Mike7 · July 2020

I started with iLium Software eWallet on Palm Pilot and have been using it since then. There is no browser integration with the cloud, so you need to copy and paste from app. Passwords are stored in an encrypted file which can be sync from Dropbox. Platform support includes Windows, MacOS, iOS and Android. There is no subscription, just a one time purchase of app for each platform. Features are limited but I guess for the price this is good enough.

For 2FA, i am using Authy.

JDMurray · July 2020

Mike7 said:

For 2FA, i am using Authy.

Yes, I use and love Authy too for 2FA/MFA. The wondrous feature is that all your MFA accounts are backed up and can be restored to any of your other devices that have the Authy app installed. Such a time-saver when you get a new device.

Does Lastpass have a feature that indicates if a Website supports MFA? That would be cool if it did.

LonerVamp · July 2020

I can't speak for Mac-specific apps, but I still use KeePass local.

My personal risk tolerance won't allow me to use any solution that is inherently stored in the cloud. Nor will I use anything ever tied into a browser plugin or that "smartly" logs me into things automagically. I'll go only as far as letting KeePass do some automation, since that's useful when doing Zoom calls or screen shares.

For my friends and family who do not share my lifestyle choices or risk tolerances, LastPass is just fine.

JDMurray · July 2020

If not in the Cloud, where do you store backups of your KeePass database file?

itdept · July 2020

I too use Keepass. My backups go to a NAS. I like it as a local repository

E Double U · July 2020

I have been a KeePass user for years, but just started using LastPass.

jwdk19 · August 2020

Late to the show, but I use KeePass.

Which password manager do you recommend for personal use? (Mac user)

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