How many login information (usernames and passwords) can you remember? You see, some of us have created many online profiles that include usernames, passwords and hints that we need to remember so the next time we visit those websites, we should be able to sign in easily without forgetting.
Do you know how many online login information you have? Got Dropbox account? Gmail, Yahoo MSN? What’s about dating profiles? Got even more? Well, you get the point. The online services I listed above are just a few usernames and passwords we have to manage and remember.
What’s about managing logon info for a hundred or more sites and local resources on your machine? How would you go about remembering and making sure you don’t forget or lose them. Do you use one username and password for all of them? If you do, then stop it now because that’s not the best way to do it.
A local company I work for provided us with a tool that helps us manage our passwords and login information easily. A software that allows us to create and manage passwords for our internal resources like Domain Administrator, print servers, email administrator and more. Put them all together, I am talking about hundreds of passwords to manage and all have to be different and unique.
If you need a password manager for Windows or Ubuntu, here are one that I am currently using and it’s great.
For Ubuntu and Windows users, check out KeePass Password Safe. This software is an open source software that helps you manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your password in one database secure and it with a master key or key file. All you have to do is remember just a single password which is the master password to unlock the database.
Windows users can download and install it from the Download Page.
For Ubuntu users, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to add its PPA.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:dlech/keepass2-plugins
Next, run the commands below to update your machine and install KeePass 2 in Ubuntu.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install keepass2-plugin-application-indicator
That’s it. Go and launch the program in either Windows or Ubuntu. When it opens, the first thing you will want to do is create a new password database. You can do that by clicking File –> New. Next type your master password and create it.
The best place to save the database is on a network share where it will be backup periodically. When you’re done, you can then begin entering password information to store.
In Ubuntu, I stored my database in Ubuntu One folder where it’s backed-up nightly to the cloud so if any thing happens to my computer, I can still retrieve the database and use it.
To install Unity AppMenu for KeePass 2, run the commands below.
sudo apt-get install keepass2-plugin-application-menu
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passwords can the KeePass Password Safe software help me manage for Windows and Ubuntu users?
KeePass Password Safe can help you manage hundreds of passwords in a secure way by storing them in one database and securing it with a master key or key file.
What are some examples of online services where I need to remember usernames and passwords?
Examples of online services include Dropbox, Gmail, Yahoo, MSN, and various dating profiles that require login information to be remembered.
Why is it not recommended to use the same username and password for all online accounts?
Using the same username and password for all accounts is not recommended for security reasons, as it increases the risk of all accounts being compromised if one set of login information is leaked.
How can a password manager help in managing logon information for multiple sites and local resources?
A password manager like KeePass Password Safe can help by securely storing and organizing passwords for different sites and local resources, ensuring they are unique and easily accessible when needed.
What is the benefit of using a password manager for internal resources like Domain Administrator and email administrator?
Using a password manager for internal resources helps in securely managing passwords for sensitive accounts, such as Domain Administrator and email administrator, ensuring they are not easily compromised.
How does KeePass Password Safe ensure the security of stored passwords for Windows and Ubuntu users?
KeePass Password Safe ensures security by storing passwords in an encrypted database and requiring a master key or key file to access them, making it a secure way to manage login information.
What is the advantage of using an open-source password manager like KeePass Password Safe?
The advantage of using an open-source password manager like KeePass Password Safe is that it allows users to verify its security measures and offers transparency in how passwords are stored and protected.
Can KeePass Password Safe help users remember just a single password for accessing all stored passwords?
Yes, KeePass Password Safe allows users to remember just one master password or key file to access all stored passwords, simplifying the process of managing multiple login information.
