{"id":93059,"date":"2024-10-30T17:42:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T09:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=93059"},"modified":"2024-10-24T17:47:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T09:47:43","slug":"how-do-password-managers-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2024\/10\/how-do-password-managers-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How do password managers work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"93059\" class=\"elementor elementor-93059\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35fe5dd post-content elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35fe5dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;cef08c3&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-409a2e9a\" data-id=\"409a2e9a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2493f1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2493f1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/1062x597\/b9d6555a0e\/how-do-password-managers-work.png\/m\/1080x0\/filters:quality(60):format(avif)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"607\" \/><\/p><div class=\"Article_wrapper__8_7eU [&amp;&gt;&lt;p&gt;*+*]:mt-12\"><div class=\"richtext\"><p class=\"body-md\">Security guidelines state that all accounts, regardless of their importance, should use unique and complicated passwords. Unfortunately, the burden of juggling different accounts with long passwords that are difficult to keep track of or enter without typos leads to people settling for simpler, repetitive, and far less resilient passwords.\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"body-md\">This struggle can be easily solved once you know how password managers work to support your credential handling. Whether it\u2019s a built-in browser password manager or a dedicated third-party tool, they let you conveniently keep track of your credentials without losing out on that security factor. Let\u2019s look into how password managers actually work, what features they may offer, and what makes them a safe choice to store all sensitive details in one place.<\/p><h2 id=\"what-is-a-password-manager\" class=\"heading-xl\">What is a password manager?<\/h2><p class=\"body-md\">Password managers are pretty self-explanatory\u2014they\u2019re tools that let you store and manage your login credentials. They do the heavy lifting for you by storing your essential login information, such as your usernames, passwords, and email addresses.<\/p><p class=\"body-md\">Even if the term doesn\u2019t ring a bell, chances are you\u2019ve already used one before. Browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Opera have built-in password managers that let you save your login details, saving you time whenever you need to log in. <a class=\"cursor-pointer focus-visible transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-success hover:text-teal-600 active:text-teal-800\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/browser-vs-password-manager-differences\/\" data-ga-slug=\"Link to \/blog\/browser-vs-password-manager-differences\">Third-party password managers<\/a> are generally regarded as a more secure alternative to their browser counterparts.<\/p><h2 id=\"what-does-a-password-manager-do\" class=\"heading-xl\">What does a password manager do?<\/h2><p class=\"body-md\">The primary purpose of a password manager is to provide secure storage for sensitive information. This is achieved through <a class=\"cursor-pointer focus-visible transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-success hover:text-teal-600 active:text-teal-800\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/what-is-end-to-end-encryption\/\" data-ga-slug=\"Link to \/blog\/what-is-end-to-end-encryption\">encryption<\/a>\u2014the process of scrambling data so that it can only be accessed if you have the right key to decipher it. A password manager like <a class=\"cursor-pointer focus-visible transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-success hover:text-teal-600 active:text-teal-800\" href=\"\/en\/password-manager\/\" data-ga-slug=\"Link to \/password-manager\/\" data-link-full-refresh=\"true\">NordPass<\/a> encrypts information on your device and, once it\u2019s scrambled, sends it to the servers for safekeeping. This helps ensure that even in the case of a breach, the data is not accessible to unauthorized parties in plaintext.<\/p><p class=\"body-md\">As for the data itself\u2014despite the name, password managers are not limited to passwords alone. They also provide storage for email addresses, personal addresses, ID information, banking details, and any other sensitive data that you want to keep safe. Password managers can even provide storage for passwordless solutions\u2014NordPass lets its users store and manage <a class=\"cursor-pointer focus-visible transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-success hover:text-teal-600 active:text-teal-800\" href=\"\/en\/passkeys\/\" data-ga-slug=\"Link to \/passkeys\">passkeys<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"body-md\">Secure storage is just the tip of the iceberg. By now, <a class=\"cursor-pointer focus-visible transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-success hover:text-teal-600 active:text-teal-800\" href=\"\/en\/password-generator\/\" data-ga-slug=\"Link to \/password-generator\/\" data-link-full-refresh=\"true\">password generators<\/a> are a basic requirement for both browser-based and standalone password managers. Password generators help easily create unique and complex passwords that meet the standards of various security protocols. Instead of coming up with a password yourself, you can have the password manager generate a random, one-of-a-kind string of characters for you.<\/p><p class=\"body-md\">Password managers can take the chore out of finding the right password for the right account. Although you can use the vault search function or sort your credentials alphabetically when you need them, password managers eliminate this manual step altogether with autofill. This function instantly finds the login credentials you need and inputs them for you, instantly letting you access your account. Additionally, autosave detects whenever you\u2019re entering credentials that aren\u2019t in your vault and lets you store them without needing to type them out yourself.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"richtext\"><h2 id=\"family-password-management\" class=\"heading-xl\">Family password management<\/h2><p class=\"body-md\">We usually focus on the benefits password managers offer to individuals. But did you know that you can share this tool with your friends and family and keep your entire closest circle protected online?<\/p><p class=\"body-md\">A password manager facilitates secure and convenient credential sharing. Imagine a family of five using a single Amazon account but scattered across different households. Using a password manager like <a class=\"cursor-pointer focus-visible transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-success hover:text-teal-600 active:text-teal-800\" href=\"\/en\/family-password-manager\/\" data-ga-slug=\"Link to \/family-password-manager\">NordPass<\/a>, they can securely juggle access to the shared account. No need to send an unencrypted text message, a screenshot, or spell it out over the phone\u2014you can simply select the password you want to share, who you want to <a class=\"cursor-pointer focus-visible transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-success hover:text-teal-600 active:text-teal-800\" href=\"\/en\/features\/secure-password-sharing\/\" data-ga-slug=\"Link to \/features\/secure-password-sharing\/\" data-link-full-refresh=\"true\">share<\/a> it with, and what access permissions you want to grant.<\/p><p class=\"body-md\">Managing passwords within a family is also convenient for broader security. Setting up a NordPass Family account grants access to Premium features like the Data Breach Scanner, which tracks the dark web for any signs of leaked personal information, and Password Health, which lets you know if any of your passwords are old, weak, or reused.<\/p><p class=\"body-md\">Multiply that by six, and you have your family\u2019s cybersecurity sorted. And don\u2019t forget, a family password manager doesn\u2019t mean it has to be your relatives only\u2014you can bring your spouse or friends along for the ride.<\/p><h2 id=\"business-password-management\" class=\"heading-xl\">Business password management<\/h2><p class=\"body-md\">Have you ever given in to the temptation to reuse one of your personal passwords for a work-related account to save time? It wouldn\u2019t be surprising\u2014between juggling accounts for personal and professional use, <a class=\"cursor-pointer focus-visible transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-success hover:text-teal-600 active:text-teal-800\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/how-many-passwords-does-average-person-have\/\" data-ga-slug=\"Link to \/blog\/how-many-passwords-does-average-person-have\">an average person has to handle 168 and 87 passwords<\/a>, respectively.<\/p><p class=\"body-md\">A <a class=\"cursor-pointer focus-visible transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-success hover:text-teal-600 active:text-teal-800\" href=\"\/en\/business-password-manager\/\" data-ga-slug=\"Link to \/business-password-manager\">business password manager<\/a> is here to keep things simple and separate personal and work credentials. It helps organizations optimize their workflows and implement centralized password usage policies that uphold high security standards.<\/p><p class=\"body-md\">Many features related to corporate credential security are handled from the admin side of password managers. For example, using NordPass, security managers can establish password strength requirements, such as password length, use of special characters, and frequency of updates.<\/p><p class=\"body-md\">Companies can set up extra layers of security, like multi-factor authentication, across the company. Additionally, NordPass offers a built-in Authenticator, allowing employees to easily generate two-factor codes for their work accounts and access login credentials all in one place.<\/p><p class=\"body-md\">As for employees themselves, they can handle their work-related accounts, such as corporate emails, social media communications, or banking. They can also securely share credentials with their colleagues or clients for collaboration.<\/p><p class=\"body-md\">NordPass allows Business users to control their shared access permissions to maintain data security. No need to fear losing track of what\u2019s been shared\u2014the Activity Log gives a clear overview of who created, edited, or granted access to credentials.<\/p><h2 id=\"how-to-use-a-password-manager\" class=\"heading-xl\">How to use a password manager<\/h2><p class=\"body-md\">The hardest step in getting started with a password manager is finding the right one for you. The core will be similar everywhere\u2014all you need to do is create an account, set up a master password, and add credentials to your encrypted vault. And if you\u2019re looking for additional security for your cyber life, look no further than NordPass.<\/p><p class=\"body-md\">Whether you\u2019re looking to cover your own personal needs, handle sensitive work-related data, or share passwords more securely with your friends and family, NordPass offers something for everyone. It\u2019s built on zero-knowledge architecture and uses XChaCha20 encryption to provide a high level of security for both your personal and professional sensitive data. Start your hassle-free digital life with NordPass\u2014a password manager that puts convenience first without compromising your security.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2004c86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"2004c86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"18103\" class=\"elementor elementor-18103\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-748947f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"748947f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7995c19\" data-id=\"7995c19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a437045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a437045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">About Version 2 Digital<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.\n<br><br>\nThrough an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"63567\" class=\"elementor elementor-63567\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-45e3ec76 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"45e3ec76\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-311e216d\" data-id=\"311e216d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d9a2e6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d9a2e6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>About NordPass<br \/><\/strong>NordPass is developed by Nord Security, a company leading the global market of cybersecurity products.<\/p><p>The web has become a chaotic space where safety and trust have been compromised by cybercrime and data protection issues. 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