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Best password manager 2022: Free and paid apps and extensions to keep logins secure

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The best password managers in the UK for 2022 are: Best for Chrome users – Google password manager: Free, Passwords.google.com – Google password manager: Free, Passwords.google.com Best for simplicity – NordPass: Free, Nordpass.com – NordPass: Free, Nordpass.com Best for mobile – 1Password: From £2.48 per month, 1Password.com – 1Password: From £2.48 per month, 1Password.com Best for security – Dashlane: From £3.30 per month, Dashlane.com – Dashlane: From £3.30 per month, Dashlane.com Best for families – LastPass: From £2.60 per month, Lastpass.com – LastPass: From £2.60 per month, Lastpass.com Best free password manager – Bitwarden: Free, Bitwarden.com Google password manager: Free, Passwords.google.com open image in gallery Best: For Chrome users Two-factor authentication: Yes Yes Secure password sharing: No No Works with: Chrome, Android Chrome, Android Pros: Seamless integration with the browser, synchronises everywhere you use Google Seamless integration with the browser, synchronises everywhere you use Google Cons: Pretty basic, not as seamless for iPhone users Google has a decent free password manager built right into the Chrome browser. Download now 1Password: From £2.48 per month, 1Password.com open image in gallery Best: Mobile password manager Two-factor authentication: Yes Yes Secure password sharing: Yes Yes Works with: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox Pros: Two-factor authentication, works across platforms, easy to use Two-factor authentication, works across platforms, easy to use Cons: Only the family plan supports password sharing 1Password is a paid service costing $2.99 per month, which is billed annually. Buy now LastPass: From £2.60 per month, Lastpass.com open image in gallery Best: For families Two-factor authentication: Yes Yes Secure password sharing: Yes Yes Works with: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox Pros: Strong password sharing, easy to use, works across multiple platforms Strong password sharing, easy to use, works across multiple platforms Cons: Lacklustre free tier LastPass rubbed users up the wrong way after removing some key features from its free version, but its premium offering still makes it one of the best password manager services around, especially if you’re sharing passwords across multiple users. Buy now open image in gallery Best: Free password manager Two-factor authentication: Yes Yes Secure password sharing: Yes, with premium version Yes, with premium version Works with: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox Pros: Free tier offers great service, syncs across multiple devices, open source Free tier offers great service, syncs across multiple devices, open source Cons: Desktop app needs more features While we would always advise paying for a VPN, some of the very best password managers are free, safe and highly recommended.

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