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New account because I'm stupid (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 5 days ago by Marat@lemmygrad.ml to c/comradeship@lemmygrad.ml

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Hey, so I forgot my password while trying to migrate from firefox [I know I shouldve done that years ago but im very slow on the digital side of things] and never connected my previous account to an email [I thought I did but I guess I didn't].

Im just going to link the old account to my bio [assuming it doesn't get deleted, idk how that works]. Don't worry, learned my lesson.

Also im mainly just posting this just in case anyone later is confused why this account has no history. Don't know what community to post this in and this is the only one I could think of so...

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[–] cfgaussian@lemmygrad.ml -3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

There is no password manager more secure than a text file on a computer without an internet connection. Or just a sticky note in your desk drawer.

[–] redparadise@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Fun Fact: Keepass is a 100% offline and FLOSS password manager so you are right in that, it's just a bit more incovenient due to no cloud syncing, whereas a sticky note is terrible security due to being vulnerable to petty theft.

[–] cfgaussian@lemmygrad.ml 0 points 4 days ago (1 children)

If someone is breaking into your home to look at your sticky notes you have a bigger problem than just password security.

[–] redparadise@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Offices? So now you need to carry all your passwords in a notepad along with your laptop, regardless even if it is a desktop, what about malicious friends, househelp, party, relatives, guests etc. Yes it is unlikely but doesn't change the lack of security, physical passwords are definitely good if properly kept in a secure place but not ideal for the average scenario of storing all your passwords and more vulnerable to human error.

[–] cfgaussian@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Common sense applies. Obviously don't carry your passwords around with you. Don't store them at your office. Don't leave them lying around if you don't trust your roommates. Get a locked safe if you are particularly worried.

My point wasn't that you should literally write your passwords down on post-its, i was slightly exaggerating to make a point, which is that the main security vulnerability is your Internet connection.

The main reason i wouldn't recommend a physical notepad is not safety, it's convenience. A digital file is much easier to manage and update as you periodically change your passwords. As long as it's backed up, encrypted and stored offline it's about as safe as it gets.