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Basics

General password-security concepts

Practical habits that support safer password management over time, independent of which specific tool you use.

A Strong, Unique Master Password

Your master password is the single point of failure for your whole vault — make it long and don't reuse it anywhere.

Two-Factor Authentication

Adding 2FA to your vault and important accounts protects you even if a password alone is compromised.

Recovery Options

Set up account recovery or an emergency contact before you need it, not after you're locked out.

Regular Security Checkups

Periodically reviewing flagged weak or reused passwords keeps your vault genuinely useful, not just full.

Keep Software Updated

Updating your password manager, browser, and OS closes known security gaps promptly.

Phishing Awareness

No password manager can stop you from typing your master password into a convincing fake site — stay alert to that risk yourself.

Building a Routine

A simple password-hygiene routine

1

Set a strong, unique master password once

Get this right at setup — it's the single highest-leverage step you'll take.

2

Turn on two-factor authentication

Apply it to your vault first, then to your most important accounts (email, banking, work login).

3

Run a security checkup periodically

Work through flagged weak or reused passwords a few at a time rather than all at once.

4

Reassess if something still feels risky

If you're still worried after good password hygiene, the next step is usually account-specific security settings, not a different password manager.

Want to learn more?

Read our full article on whether a password manager is actually worth adopting.

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