Get rid of password stress! How to use 1Password perfectly

Does anyone remember exactly how many sites there are on the Internet? There are probably dozens to hundreds of them. These days, many sites require passwords to be longer by mixing special characters and upper and lower case letters to protect personal information, so setting a different password for each site has become impossible for human memory. In the end, most people either write it down somewhere or take the risk of security and reuse the same password.

There is a tool that can completely save us from this terrible password stress and the threat of hacking. Today we will introduce you to the world’s best password manager, 1Password.

What is a Password Manager?

A password manager is literally a personal safe program that safely encrypts and stores all of a user's account information and passwords. Users only need to remember one Master Password to open this safe.

When the safe is opened and you need to log in through a web browser or smartphone app, the password manager automatically fills in the ID and complex password appropriate for the site. No more tapping on the keyboard to enter your password or forgetting it and pressing 'Forgot Password'.

Among the many tools, why ‘1Password’?

There are various free and paid password management programs on the market. Nonetheless, it's clear why 1Password is the overwhelming choice for businesses and professionals around the world.

1. Absolute security and reliability

1Password uses bank-grade security technology called AES-256 bit encryption. More importantly, they are designed based on a ‘Zero-Knowledge’ architecture. In other words, only chunks of encrypted data are stored on 1Password's servers, and the encryption key to unlock that data exists only on the user's device. Even if 1Password's servers were hacked, there would be no physical way for a hacker to see your password. This is proven by the fact that there has not been a single serious security incident for several years.

2. Smooth and flawless auto-completion functionality

No matter how good the security is, if it is inconvenient to use, it will not be used. 1Password provides a nearly seamless autofill experience across desktop (Windows, Mac) and mobile (iOS, Android). When you hover your cursor over the website's login window, the 1Password icon will appear, and you can log in in an instant with one click (or fingerprint/face recognition). Integration with almost all web browser extensions such as Chrome and Safari is also excellent.

3. Strong random number password generator

When you sign up for a new site, 1Password generates a long, complex, random password that a human would never guess, such as g&R7*pW2!qL9$mX, with the click of a button. These generated passwords are immediately stored in your 1Password vault, so you never have to memorize these complex characters. If you apply this generator to all sites, you will have different, strong passwords and be completely protected from credential stuffing attacks (a hacking technique that uses an ID/password stolen from one site to be used on another site).

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In addition to storing passwords, 1Password offers a variety of features to make your daily life and work easier.

Secure credit card and payment information storage

It's quite a hassle to take out your credit card from your wallet and enter your card number and CVC number every time you shop online. If you register your credit card information in the 1Password vault, your card information will be automatically and securely entered with a single button click in the payment window.

Management of important documents and authentication codes (OTP)

It is also great for encrypting and storing important notes or files that should not be revealed to others, such as software license keys, passport numbers, and security card scans. In addition, the two-factor authentication (2FA, OTP) code, which is commonly used recently, can be set at once within 1Password and entered automatically, saving you the trouble of opening the Google OTP app on your smartphone and checking the number every time you log in.

Check vulnerabilities with the Watchtower function

The ‘Watchtower’ feature within 1Password acts as your security assistant. It analyzes and warns if any of the passwords I have saved are too easy (e.g. password123) or if there are any passwords being used repeatedly on multiple sites. In addition, it is a very reliable function that compares your safe with the database of passwords that have been hacked and leaked on the dark web, etc., and notifies you to change them immediately if a password that has been leaked is found.

Conclusion

1Password is a paid service that requires a monthly subscription fee. At first you might be thinking, “Why should I spend money to save my passwords?” However, once you experience this convenience and safety, I can confidently say that it is the best investment that will dramatically improve the quality of your digital life so that you will never be able to go back. We offer a 14-day free trial period, so if you want to escape password stress, we recommend giving it a try right now.