Start using a password manager one account at a time

A password manager can help you create and store different passwords for different accounts. Start with a small, checkable change.

1. Choose a manager supported on the devices you use. Read how its vault is unlocked and recovered, and configure available account protection before adding important logins.
2. Open one familiar service directly. Use its password-change page to replace a reused password with a generated unique password, then save the updated entry.
3. Check that the saved entry names the correct service and username. Test a fresh sign-in while keeping a working session available until the test succeeds.
4. Continue gradually with other accounts. If you export passwords during a move, handle that file according to the provider's instructions because it can expose login details.

Keep the manager and devices updated. Never share your vault password or recovery secrets with someone claiming they need them to provide support.