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Software to Store User Name & Passwords, Recommendations?
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pendragon
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Mar 30, 2006, 12:06 PM
 
At long last, my “system” of maintaining User Names and Passwords needs revising. Bits of paper hither and yon no longer suffices; my system is almost out of control.

I suspect I need (want?) 448 bit encryption or better, but I am not certain of that.

What I am looking for is an application with (at least) the following fields:
* Name (of bank, application, etc.)
* User Name or ID
* Password
* Notes
Also, this application should sort the Names alphabetically and accommodate searching.

I no longer use OS 9; so Classic compatibility is not a requirement.

What shareware application do you recommend, features to avoid or embrace? Comments, suggestions, musings?
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Mar 30, 2006, 12:13 PM
 
If you want a free, limited solution you can use the built-in Keychain Access. I use Web Confidential. There are a number of others. Go to version tracker and search for password manager.

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Mar 30, 2006, 12:13 PM
 
http://macupdate.com/search.php?keyw...ords&os=macosx

Here's a list; I don't know the details, though, or have a specific recommendation.

Pastor seems promising as freeware.
Wallet is a good shareware solution.
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Mar 30, 2006, 12:17 PM
 
I like Wallet.
     
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Mar 30, 2006, 01:04 PM
 
I seconded that choice, Wallet.
     
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Mar 30, 2006, 01:26 PM
 
Keychain Access does everything you're asking for.
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Mar 30, 2006, 02:26 PM
 
Pastor is one of my all-time faves.
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pendragon  (op)
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Mar 30, 2006, 02:35 PM
 
Great suggestions. Much appreciated.

Now, to preview and decide.

Many thanks to all for the sound and most wise counsel!
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Mar 30, 2006, 03:24 PM
 
I agree with Pastor.
     
   
 
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