What you should NOT store in a password manger

x2ky3KRw0mgny
x2ky3KRw0mgny
Community Member

I like probably most of you use a password manager to store a lot of different things. But after storing all this information it got me wondering what sort of personal/secure information would you NOT store in a password manager?

For me the only things I can think of are:

  • Password for main email account that controls everything else
  • Picture of Social Security card or passport
  • 2 factor auth backup keys
  • DNA code :)

I would be really interested in knowing what a lot of you 1password employees wouldn't store.

Thanks!

Comments

  • x2ky3KRw0mgny
    x2ky3KRw0mgny
    Community Member

    Update:

    • Bitcoin keys
  • RichardPayne
    RichardPayne
    Community Member

    It would be a little more interesting if you explained why you wouldn't store those things in a password manager. ;)

  • hawkmoth
    hawkmoth
    Community Member

    I personally would store all of those things in 1Password. Well, all of those things that I actually have. But I'm not an employee, so my practices may not satisfy the question. I too would be interested in learning why one shouldn't store those things in 1Password.

  • khad
    khad
    1Password Alumni

    I store all of those (except DNA) in 1Password because there is nowhere more secure (and convenient).

  • Fairgame
    Fairgame
    Community Member

    As khad said, I would store those items in 1Password, with a knowledge that I might need to get to them without an access to 1Password.

  • khad
    khad
    1Password Alumni

    It is important to not only have backups for your data but backups for your brain as well. :)

    You can access the data in the backups at any time using the 1Password app on a different computer or in any modern browser via 1PasswordAnywhere. No software installation required. Of course, if you're syncing with your mobile device, you can access your data there as well.

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