[ale] How do you store your passwords?

Geoffrey lists at serioustechnology.com
Fri Nov 9 08:39:11 EST 2007


John Wells wrote:
> Guys,
> 
> I have too many machines, with too many passwords, to keep track of. I'm
> looking for thoughts/best practices here. Do you maintain a notebook or use
> a program (preferable, yet scary). If you use a program, is any particular
> one considered to be best of breed compared to others?

I actually keep them gpg encrypted on my treo.

Other possibilities that come to mind...

sticky note on my monitor?

I don't have to remember them, they're all the same and it's letmein.

tatooed backwards to my forehead.  That way I can read them in a mirror. 
  Security by obscurity.  Just don't tailgate anyone, they might read 
your passwords.  Problem is, I've got so many of them, they're running 
down onto my eyelid and that makes it terribly hard to get to..

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin



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