Full disclosure. I use 1Password, and I don’t pay for it. The company provides complimentary accounts to journalists, not for us to evaluate the product and write about it, but as part of a program aimed at helping reporters stay secure online. I signed up through that program and use it for my own password manager.
This isn’t a referral perk or some clever trick. It’s simply a security initiative for members of the media and, unfortunately, many readers won’t qualify for it.
The good news is you don’t need special access to use a solid password manager. Several services offer free plans, and others have paid tiers that cost far less than you might expect. If you want to avoid paying a premium price or prefer a free option, there are still plenty of good choices.
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