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Comment by thekyle

> I would recommend using the one already built into your browser. They provide the same functionality, and can sidestep these fundamental problems with extensions.

I haven't used the browsers built-in password manager for years, so I don't know what features they have, but I find it hard to believe that they can provide the same functionality as a dedicated password manager.

Some of the top features of dedicated password managers include:

* Generating random passwords/passphrases (this is pretty basic)

* Storing and generating two-factor authentication codes (TOTP)

* Filling out passwords into mobile apps as well as websites

* Storing security questions, back up codes, any other site specific data that needs to be secure

* Storing credit card information

* Platform agnostic syncing

* Sharing passwords with friends, co-workers, or family

* Weak password checking / HIBP integration

I'm sure that the browser password manager can do some of these things, but I doubt it can really do all of them.

parent thekyle 5 years ago

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