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Why You Need A Password Manager

 

It’s not news that secure passwords are the number one end-user security measure you can take to ensure you are safe online. Surely by now you’ve heard how dangerous it is to use the same password for every account you have — but remembering multiple strong passwords is very difficult. How many times have you seen the “incorrect password” message when trying to log into one of your frequented (or more likely on your not-so-frequented) sites?

The natural thing to do would be to keep a list of your passwords somewhere that you can reference. But there are a few problems with this method. If this list is housed on a piece of paper or locally on your computer, it can easily be lost, damaged, or accidentally deleted. If this list is housed in an un-encrypted online or cloud location, it can be accessed and compromised. Therefore, the safest and easiest option for keeping track of a list of secure passwords is a password manager.

A password manager is a software application that primarily does two things. First, it securely and automatically generates strong passwords for you so that you don’t have to come up with long, complicated passwords on your own every time you create a new account. Secondly, it securely stores all of these passwords for you in a single vault, so that in order to access and use all of your passwords, you only have to remember one master password.

 

At Enable, we strongly recommend using a password manager for all of your online accounts for two main reasons:

  1. It makes your life so much easier! Once you set up your own password manager, you never have to remember multiple passwords again – you only have to remember ONE!
  2. Extra security. Having long, encrypted passwords is exponentially more secure than using the same password (or even a few different ones) for all of your devices/sites. There has never been a more important time in cyber history to make sure your online activities and devices are as secure as they can be.

 

For some perspective, we want to share this interesting visual with you on password hack-ability.

Hive System Password Chart

Image sourced from Hive Systems

 

The fact of the matter is, for someone to be able to remember a new “green” password for every single one of their accounts (email, streaming services, social media platforms, work software, etc.) they would have to be incredibly intelligent or have way too much time on their hands. And let’s face it — you have way more important things to do with your brain and your time! Therefore, take advantage of this tool that makes your life easier and provides you with extra security online.

Enable’s Password Manager App Recommendations

Bitwarden

Free Personal Plan
Includes unlimited storage and device syncing for individuals at no cost.

Business Plans
Start at $4.00 per user/month, billed annually.

Top Free Features in the Personal Plan:
  • Unlimited Vault Items
  • Sync Across Unlimited Devices
  • Secure Password Generator
  • Bitwarden Send (Text Only)
  • Self-Hosting Option
  • Two-Step Login (Email, Authenticator App, Hardware Key)
  • Username Data Breach Report
Top Features in the Business Plan (Teams & Enterprise):
  • Unlimited Users (starting at $4/user/month)
  • Secure Sharing & Access Controls
  • Unlimited Collections
  • Bitwarden Send (Text and Files)
  • Encrypted File Attachments (1 GB per user)
  • Advanced Two-Factor Authentication (YubiKey, Duo, etc.)
  • Directory Integration (Enterprise only)
  • Audit Logs and Reporting (Enterprise only)


1Password

Personal Plan
Starts at $3.99/month, billed annually.

Teams Starter Pack
Starts at $19.95/month for up to 10 users, billed annually.

Top Features in the Personal Plan:
  • Apps for Mac, iOS, Windows, Android, Linux, and Chrome OS
  • Unlimited passwords and items
  • 1 GB secure document storage
  • 365-day item history to restore deleted passwords
  • Travel Mode to temporarily remove sensitive data when crossing borders
  • Two-factor authentication (TOTP and hardware keys)
  • Watchtower for breach monitoring and password health
  • Secure sharing via 1Password Send
  • Secret Key for enhanced encryption
Top Features in the Teams Starter Pack:
  • All Personal Plan features
  • Unlimited shared vaults and item storage
  • Admin controls for managing permissions
  • Duo integration for business-wide MFA
  • 1 GB document storage per user
  • 5 guest accounts for limited sharing
  • Activity log and usage reporting
  • Email support

Dashlane

Personal Premium Plan
Starts at $5/month, billed annually.

Team Plan
Also starts at $5/month per user, billed annually.

Top Features in the Personal Premium Plan:
  • Unlimited passwords
  • Unlimited devices
  • Dark Web Monitoring & alerts
  • VPN for Wi-Fi protection
Top Features in the Team Plan:
  • U.S. patented security architecture
  • Security dashboard & advanced reporting
  • Compromised password alerts
  • Public Wi-Fi VPN
  • Two-factor authentication (MFA)
  • SAML provisioning
  • Enforceable policy settings
  • Remote deletion of company accounts
  • Enterprise mass deployment
  • Smart Spaces (separate work & personal accounts)
  • Unlimited devices
  • Group password sharing
  • Free Personal Premium accounts for team members
  • Customer Success Manager (with 50+ seats)
  • Technical onboarding support




These recommendations come from our very own Enable team members, who use these password manager applications for themselves and their families! We are constantly evaluating these tools ourselves and updating our recommendations to reflect the best available options. We would love to help if you want a password manager and don’t know where to start. Enable Ministry Partners is about serving those who serve. If you’d like more information about how we can help, email us at info@enable.email.

Originally published in 2018. Updated in 2021 and most recently on June 5, 2025 to reflect current pricing and features.

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