What is a password manager and why are they useful?
Password managers store your passwords so that you don't have to remember them or physically write them down anywhere.
Password managers also make it easier to use different passwords for different sites, without forgetting which one to use where. They can also provide ‘random’ secure passwords when you are creating a new account that they will store. This means that should one site fall victim to a data breach, then you won't have used the same password for that as for your bank, and your other accounts and website places would be safer as a result.
Remember, whether you use a password manager or not, you must never use your QMUL account password for any other website or account (except those covered by the University Single Sign-On service).
What password managers are recommended?
Many phones and browsers have built in password manager’s built in, we recommend that you follow the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)'s advice on password managers: using browsers and apps to safely store your passwords.
Other password managers are available, such as KeePass, which provide enhanced password management features, we recommend NCSC's password manager buyer's guide when using these.
Where should I store the password for my password manager?
The NCSC provides advice in their article how do I protect my password manager?, where it reminds you that if:
The article also provides advice on using multi-factor authentication, choosing a strong master password and installing updates for your password manager.