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If you track all your website login information, your list of unique passwords can be quite long. Flipping page after page trying to find that one site you are looking for can be frustrating and time-consuming. Why not try this? Break down the site password list log-in information into categories.
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Breakdown long password lists into categories
If you feel your lists are getting too long, breaking them down into categories will make it easier to find that login information when you need it. Here is a list of different categories you can use for your password list.
Coupon sites - This list includes all the coupon sites you visit to print out coupons.
Personal/General sites - This list includes any site you go to read, like news sites.
Bills log-in sites - This list includes all the online bill log-ins you have. If you do not want to write the exact password, write a hint instead.
Stores / online stores - This list includes all the online stores you log in to each week, month, or occasionally.
Rewards - This list is for your reward and membership card websites.
Business-related sites - If you are like me, you have a small business and have your own list of passwords just for the business. This is the list where you would put all your business-related passwords.
While there are many more, these are just a few that will help you get your passwords organized.
Storing Your Passwords Options
Having all your passwords in one place is important. It helps you keep track of all the different passwords, and it also helps you find them easily. Below are options to
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Free Log-In Information Sheet
The first one is a printable I made. You can print it out and use it for free. This will help you start gathering the passwords you have. Depending on the number of categories you have, you may need more than one printout.
Use a password-protected Spreadsheet.
The Next Option: Create a Spreadsheet file. If you decide you want to use an Excel or Google Sheets spreadsheet, use the above column headers. Add a column for the website, a column for Username, a column for password, and a column for your email associated with that account if you have more than one. Then, write down a column for answers to security questions. This will help you or a loved one if they get the password wrong.
- Tip: If you wish to use a spreadsheet file instead of printing this image out, be sure to password-protect the file with a password you do not use on any of your online accounts.
Use a Password App.
Another option is to use an app to store all your passwords. There are a variety of password apps now on Android and iOS. Below are just some I found.
There are a bunch more, but these will get you started in looking for the right password manager for you.
Usually, you need to have a master password to get into the account to see all the passwords you selected. They also give you a password generater so you can create unique and strong passwords for each login.
- Tip: If you want to use an app, here is one that I found. It will take you to the app's website to read more about it.
If you haven't been tracking your passwords, it will take some time to write all of the sites down, but if you make it a habit to keep it going, it will save you time since you will no longer need to remember or have to reset your passwords as often. An added advantage to creating this list is if, God forbid, you have any issues with your health, you can give this list to a close, trusted family member to help you do your tasks for you. Try it and let me know how it goes.
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