Action Plan

Step 1: Choose a password manager

Review features and pricing and choose an option that works for you. Using your desktop or laptop computer, download software (if available) and set-up an account.

Step 2: Create a master password

Follow the guidance below on choosing a master password that is long, strong and memorable.

Step 3: Add browser extension

The browser extension will allow you to save all your favourite sites to your vault automatically, generate new passwords, and easily fill your login credentials.

Step 4: Populate your password vault

Start gradually – there is no need to add everything all at once. Many password managers allow you to import passwords from your browser, a CSV file and other password managers. To more easily manage your passwords as the number of stored accounts grows, group or categorize your sites.

Step 5: Download the mobile app

The mobile app will allow you to access your password vault from your mobile device.

Step 6: Perform a health check

Check for duplicate, weak, default and stolen credentials, and use the password generator to reset the passwords for those accounts.

Step 7: Plan for the future

Include your master password and instructions on how to access your vault with your estate documents and other important papers.

Step 8: Go further

1. Store other information you’d like to protect, such as credit card details, passport information, and notes/documents you don’t want anyone to see.
2. Explore additional features like secure sharing of passwords and/or folders. Many password managers also allow you to save time online through automatic form filling.
3. Review and update your security settings.
4. Don’t forget other security measures to stay safe online, such as using multi-factor authentication (MFA) wherever available, and keeping your computer and mobile devices up to date..