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HELP FOR APP PASSWORDS

Neil, I’m a fan of your password manager reviews

and advice. I’m looking for a more secure way to

manage my work passwords on my corporate-

managed laptop for systems that aren’t web

based, like our SAP ERP system and expense

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method than using Excel or a notepad.

I just tried to set up Myki, but according to my

chat with their support folks, it won’t work: “In

that case, you wouldn’t be able to since the

browser extension relies upon detecting login

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I use Dashlane for my personal passwords, and

I’m looking for a solution for work. Also, since I’m

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to install software, I probably need something

browser-based. Other readers must be in similar

situations. Do you have any suggestions?

—David

NEIL’S REPLY:

Very few free password managers handle

application passwords. Looking at the chart in

our free passman roundup, KeePass is the only

one. You mention that you need something

browser-based and can’t necessarily install an

application. I don’t think that’s compatible with

wanting password management outside the

browser.

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