Summary

This article explains what password managers are and what they do.

Content

What They Are

Password Managers are exactly what they sound like. They are applications that everyday users can utilize to manage passwords and usernames for their many website and application accounts. These tools make it easier to follow good security practices like using a different password for each account and using long, strong, complex passwords. 

What They Do

Password Managers store each username and password alongside its unique, designated website. They keep all passwords together in one safe, encrypted location called a password vault. These Password Managers are useful because you only need to remember one username and password, referred to as your master password.  Most Password Managers also allow you to protect your passwords with multi-factor authentication, making it even harder for an unauthorized person to gain access to your password vault. 

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