Use of Password Managers

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Password managers can help generate, store, audit and manage long, complex passwords for each of your accounts. The only way to access your password vault is by using one strong master password, which greatly reduces the amount of information you need to remember and protect. Most password managers encrypt the stored information, which makes them a much safer alternative to writing down passwords on Post-it notes or storing them in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. 

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FSU aims to empower its users to safeguard their accounts while catering to their individual preferences and security needs. FSU recommends several reputable encrypted password storage applications listed below in alphabetical order. These recommendations are based on research, expert reviews, and industry standards, ensuring that our institution stays at the forefront of information security best practices. We encourage you to perform your own research on these and select the password manager that works best for you based on the features and functionality that fit your use case. 

While these tools are recommended, the software is not supported by FSU. If you have questions or support concerns, you will need to contact the software vendor directly.