Why You Should Use a Password Manager

Managing unique, complex passwords for every account is nearly impossible without help. A password manager simplifies your digital life while significantly increasing your security.

  • Bitwarden logoBitwarden (Recommended): This is our preferred tool because it is open-source, highly secure, and works across all platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux).
  • Automatic Syncing: Bitwarden securely syncs your passwords, notes, and other vault items so they are available on every device you use.
  • Browser Extensions: In browsers like Chrome, Bitwarden uses a plugin to autofill your credentials. While it generally works well, some sites may require you to manually copy and paste if the autofill is erratic.
  • Google Password Manager: For sites where Bitwarden struggles, you can use Google’s built-in manager as a backup for smoother integration within Chrome. 

The Move to Passkeys

Passkeys are a modern, encrypted alternative to passwords. They allow you to log in to websites and apps without ever entering a username or password. 

  • Set Up Everywhere: You should set up passkeys whenever a service offers them. They are more secure because they are resistant to phishing—a fake website cannot trick you into “giving away” a passkey like it can with a password.
  • Multi-Device Portability: By storing passkeys in Bitwarden, they become “synced passkeys.” This means once you save a passkey on your phone, you can use it to log in on your laptop through the Bitwarden extension or desktop app.
  • Phishing Protection: Because passkeys are tied to the specific domain of a website, they effectively eliminate the risk of being tricked by lookalike spoofed websites. 

Quick Tips for Bitwarden & Passkeys

  • Enable Biometrics: Use your fingerprint or Face ID to unlock your Bitwarden vault quickly.
  • Make Bitwarden Primary: In your browser settings, you can set Bitwarden as the default to prevent conflicting pop-ups from your browser’s built-in manager.
  • Cross-Device Login: If you haven’t synced your devices, you can still use your phone’s stored passkey to log in to a PC by scanning a QR code.