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I thought my password manager was overkill until I got locked out for two days
My old system was just a notebook with passwords written in code. Last week, I forgot the code for my main email and couldn't get the reset link. I spent about 16 hours over two days trying old passwords and answering security questions. I finally got back in after calling the provider and proving my identity with a bill. What do you all use to remember your master passwords?
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the_sam14d agoMost Upvoted
jakeb81 I disagree, writing it down just creates another thing to lose.
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nguyen.morgan1mo ago
Yeah, the backup plan is key like christopherw34 said. I locked myself out once and now I keep a paper copy in a drawer. Saved me last month.
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christopherw341mo ago
Password managers are the way to go, but you gotta have a backup plan for that master password. I keep mine written down and stored somewhere safe, separate from my computer. It's the only way to avoid getting totally locked out.
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