Passwords you do not have to remember
Why every service needs a different password, and how to move beyond plain notes.
Reuse creates a chain of risk
If multiple services share a password, a breach of one puts the others at risk. Avoid reusing the password for your primary email, financial services and work accounts in particular.
Let a password manager handle the routine
A manager can generate long random passwords and store them in a protected vault. You do not need to invent and memorize dozens of combinations. Protect the vault itself with a separate, long master passphrase and any available additional authentication.
Move gradually
Start with email, then move to other important accounts. Replace repeated passwords and verify that the new ones have been saved correctly. Once verified, remove unprotected copies from ordinary notes and documents.
Keep a recovery path
Read your chosen manager’s recovery instructions. Store necessary backup information safely: losing the master passphrase may mean losing access to the vault.