🔥 Research what password keeper you’d like to use… and catalog your passwds – Passing The Torch

Step 2 of Passing The Torch: Research what password keeper you’d like to use… and catalog your passwds

Hello!

When last we chatted, we discussed the importance to beginning a letter to your loved ones… one that will put them in the right frame of mind for *wanting* to keep your business moving.

Let’s tackle Step 2:

Make sure all your passwds are in one place and can be retrieved.

In a nutshell:

Convincing web application owners that your family has permission to access your bank accounts, emails, etc….

… will be a LOT easier if they have the passwords to begin with!

So you want to keep your passwords in one secure file and let your loved ones know where that.

Let’s begin now with:

Step 1.)  Choose a Password Manager

You have several choices:

• KeePass
• LastPass
• RoboForm

And if you’d like to see reviews of these thingees, check out this search:

• Current Password Manager Reviews

Go with reviews from the authority sites (Cnet, PC review, security sites, etc.).

Once you pick one, move to:

Step 2.)  Install the Password Manager and add in ALL your passwords

Admittedly, this is tedious.

VERY tedious.

If you’ve been relying on your browser to remember your passwords, you might end up having to request current passwords from apps to be mailed to you.

Eh, life happens.

Do it  (and if your password manager requires you have a Master Password to access it, store THAT on your computer in a place you will always remember).

Ideally, RTFM the password management guide (aka Read The Fine Manual) to find the best ways to organize your passwords.

Need help choosing passwords?  Consider:

• How to create a strong password and remember it
• 6 Tips For Creating An Unbreakable Password That You Can Remember
• 15 Tips for Better Password Security

Once you have your passwords saved, you need to train yourself to update it every time you change your password.

And since you’re on a roll now with protecting your passwords, move now to Step 3:

Step 3.)  Take note of your password manager file/password, and educate yourself about cyberSecurity.

You’ll be sharing this file in the letter you’re writing to your loved ones.

But before we get there, chances are… you’re probably unaware of just how easy it is to get scammed online with regards to passwords, security and the like.

Check out:

• Protect Yourself Online
• FCC.gov Protect Yourself Online
• FTC.gov Protecting Kids Online

Good stuff!

Let’s recap a bit where you are now:

• You started your “I will always be in your heart” letter to your spouse/kids/family
• You gathered up all of your passwords in one file

Next will be:

Writing the next part  of the letter.

That will show your family where to go for your critical information.

See you then!