So I started using a password manager and it totally changed how I handle logins

For years, I just reused a few passwords everywhere, which I know is bad. The problem was I could never remember a unique one for every site. About six months ago, I got a notification that my email was in a data leak from some old forum. I panicked and finally set up Bitwarden. At first, it felt weird letting one app hold all my keys, but I forced myself to use its generator for every new account. Now I have over 70 totally different, strong passwords I don't even know. The debate I see is trusting a cloud service versus a local-only tool like KeePass. I went cloud for the sync across my phone and laptop, but some folks say that's the bigger risk. What's your take? Do you use a manager, and if so, which setup feels safer to you?

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parker_campbell2h ago

Been there with the password reuse, it's a hard habit to break. I also got spooked by a breach and switched to a manager. The cloud versus local debate kept me stuck for weeks. I landed on using Bitwarden too, because the convenience of having my passwords everywhere actually makes me more secure. I was never going to manage a local vault properly across devices. A strong master password and two factor auth on the manager itself feels like the right balance for me.

seth_green852h ago

@parker_campbell, did you also get analysis paralysis over picking the right manager?