If we want to have total privacy in our mobile use and always protect our data, almost everything goes through the password. Although there are several tips for choosing a good password, including using alphanumeric characters or never using the same password, using a manager is the best solution have it all in one.
Although each case is particular and they do not always have the same needs, both by my own experience and by observing my environment, I have discovered that a password manager is well worth paying for. And then I’ll give you the reasons.
There are some great free options, but not for everyone
Like everything (or almost), there are free options to have a password manager without paying a single euro. An example is the google password manager. A tool that has also received considerable improvements recently.
This allows you to manage passwords in a simple way from your mobile, being able to go store everything manually or automatically when we log into a website or application for the first time. Additionally, it also offers safety instructions if Google detects that the password may have been leaked, if a key is reused a lot, or if it is not very secure.
Apart from being lacking in features, a free password manager can also be a problem for your data security.
However, this Google manager may not be enough if you want a more powerful tool and above all be multiplatform. Beware, it also works on iOS and even on Windows and macOS, but not as completely as on Android. In the same way that if a browser other than Chrome is used, it loses efficiency.
Then we find other free managers who, without wishing to generalize and put everyone in the same bag, it must be said that the majority They are generally delicate in the management of our data. We already know that when something is free, the product is us. Leaving information as sensitive as passwords in the hands of unreliable apps can end up being something we regret.
What a Good Password Manager Should Offer
Every mobile password manager must meet several requirements. However, there is eight aspects that we can consider fundamental and that, at least in the opinion of this server, there should be one that is paid.
Generate strong passwords
Example of a strong password
The first of them is that it allows to generate secure passwords. That is, a generator that allows you to create keys with high security standards. That is to say, several digits mixing upper and lower case alphanumeric characters and even elements such as question marks or hyphens.
Security system
That it has a good security system behind it that gives us every guarantee that our passwords are safe. A good password manager must not give access to our information even to the developers of the application
Track leaked passwords
Related to the above, this could also be seen as a core feature that the manager is able to rTrack security issues related to passwords. And beyond analyzing if your password meets basic security schemes and if it is repeated in several accounts, it is a plus that it includes a tracker that allows see if your account has been featured in data breaches so you can change the password immediately.
Two-factor authentication (2FA)
Having two-factor authentication options is another requirement that, although not yet standard among all managers, is becoming more and more integrated. Ability to create a 2FA system is equal and even more important than a passwordbecause an additional security barrier is added to prevent them from taking control of our accounts.
Make it cross-platform
We cannot overlook the fact that it is cross-platform as a base. And we don’t just mean it’s available on mobile operating systems like iOS and Android
Add data other than simple passwords
Another section that, perhaps, is more to the liking of the consumer and which in my case is essential, is that other types of data can also be added. For example, the number, expiration, security code and PIN code of credit/debit cards and even bank accounts. There are managers that even allow you to create secure text notesso the possibilities can be endless.
Right price
Last but not least, that it has a fair price. As we rightly say from the owner of this post, we consider paying for a password manager to be a good investment of money, although everything has a limit. The “right” price does not really exist or at least is not unanimous, so it is always advisable examine how a password manager will help us and how much are we prepared to pay, since it is not a question of paying to pay.
Definitely yes. A password manager is worth it.
Coming back to my personal case, and without discrediting managers such as Google or iCloud (Apple) that I have also tried, I must say that for years I have been very aware of having one of these managers. I insist on pointing out that, if a free option is enough for you, great. But if not, don’t worry about paying because you will surely end up enjoying it and gaining peace of mind.
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