I use a password manager to store my passwords. Learn how to keep your money secure!
- Get KeePass 2.34 - http://keepass.info/
- Setup a Master Password
Tip: use a very long password. example This#is1a'great &%%Password
Write it down if you're not sure you can memorize it.
- Save the file to a USB Stick
- Add a new Entry
- Give it a Title and Generate a 256 bit password
Click OK
Save
Head over to steemit/permissions
- Search this symbol near your owner key and click it
- Change the password to the one you created in KeePass - Right Click -> Copy Password
Rinse & Repeat for the active key.
- Set an easier password for posting key
You're only ever logging in using your posting key password. It allows you to post and to vote.
If you want to send money, you open an incognito window in your browser (Chrome: CTRL+Shift+N) and login with your active key
Active key allows you to transfer.
NEVER TOUCH YOUR OWNER KEY. ONLY USE IT IN CASE ONE OF YOUR KEYS WAS COMPROMISED AND YOU NEED TO CHANGE PASSWORDS
Bonus
Keep Windows Secure
I recommend the following programs:
- Malwarebytes - https://www.malwarebytes.com/
- Avira - https://www.avira.com/
Internet
- Google Chrome - https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/
- Extension ScriptSafe - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scriptsafe/oiigbmnaadbkfbmpbfijlflahbdbdgdf?utm_source=chrome-app-launcher-info-dialog
- Extension uBlock Origin - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?utm_source=chrome-app-launcher-info-dialog
- Extension Web of Trust - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wot-web-of-trust-website/bhmmomiinigofkjcapegjjndpbikblnp?utm_source=chrome-app-launcher-info-dialog
Let me know if you miss some steps, I'll gladly help you!
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KeePass is a great tool!! Make your password save again! ;D
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Great article. Simple and straightforward.
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thank you!! :)
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Thanks for sharing!
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you're welcome
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It should be handy too for Ned or Dan to proof they are the founders by just signing a simple message.
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Very useful. Thanks!
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thanks for your feedback! :)
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Great article. However, I do not have the pencil symbol to click on to edit my password.
Any suggestions?
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From above...
ash · 7 hours ago
it's disabled until they upgraded the software :)
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Thanks!
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Very good program. Thanks!
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I'd recommend using a combination of Keepass with a physical token as a second factor as well though
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Thanks for sharing but I don't have the symbol near my owner key, is there any reason why not?
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Nicely written piece on using password managers for securely storing and changing your password keys.
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Arghhhh! I am SO confused! When I go to Permissions, there is no edit key. Just Show and Hide.
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it's disabled until they upgraded the software :)
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yuda man! (and in the non-sequitar department...I used to have a neighbor whose name was Yuda. I called him Yuda Neighbor ;-)
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