The best password manager for Linux
Can't remember every single password? We'll show you how to do everything under Linux with a password manager without having to remember every single password.
1. KeePassX: One of the most secure password managers
KeePassX runs not only for Linux, but also under Windows and Mac. A plus point is definitely that you can create different data records to manage your passwords by categories.
- When you start the program for the first time, you will need to enter a master password to keep the program and all of your data secure. Make sure that it is a secure password.
2. LastPass: Password manager with extensive browser support
The free plug-in LastPass is not installed as a program on your computer, but runs web-based. LastPass thus offers support for several operating systems, including even the smartphone operating systems iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone, Windows Mobile, Symbian and even webOS.
- After installing the plug-in in the browser, you have to register with your email address, but you can use it immediately after entering a master password.
- It supports you directly in the browser by recognizing the login page, offering you the function to save the access data and logging in automatically the next time you visit the page.
- However, you should exercise caution when using the auto login function. If an unknown person has gained access to your computer or you have not set up a password login on the computer at all, access to all saved passwords is completely unprotected.
3. Alternatively: My Passwords - fast and without installation
My Passwords also offers many good functions, such as a password generator and a password analysis, which shows you how secure your password is. The special thing: it is portable, so it does not require any installation. The program does not offer smartphone support like LastPass, but can keep up with the operating systems with KeePassX: Here too, use with Mac, Windows and Linux is possible.
Also read how to change the user password on Linux.