Ask HN: How are you managing aging relatives passwords?

13 points - last Monday at 3:46 PM


Looking for how or what services others use to manage their aging relatives passwords? Is 1Password still the choice?

Comments

runjake last Wednesday at 10:45 PM
A paper notepad with stickies all tucked inside and stored in a safe. Then I try to get them MFA'd.

They ain't going to figure out or tolerate the likes of what 1Password has become. Anything on their Windows PC is going to get pwned.

mattbrewsbytes last Tuesday at 11:29 PM
You used the plural "passwords", what makes you think there are multiple?

The people I have in mind sometimes get confused with basic iPhone functionality like Maps and CarPlay. I would think 1password is the solution but honestly a physical notebook is probably more their speed.

boltguo last Tuesday at 12:37 PM
I primarily use the built-in password manager on my iPhone. It’s very convenient; besides storing passwords, it allows for quick autofill when logging in and supports passkeys and 2FA.
tim333 last Tuesday at 1:08 PM
I encourage mum to use the built in one in Chrome as that tends to pop up anyway. I tried setting up Bitwarden but it didn't get used.
sendhello last Monday at 3:50 PM
I think so 1password works fine. They find it easier. I have few who even keep a diary with password of few websites they use. They just don't trust digital haha
verdverm last Monday at 3:49 PM
I recommend they get a physical key (yubikey), it's more intuitive or natural for the pre-digital-first generations
toast0 last Monday at 5:49 PM
Write it down in the book:

https://www.amazon.com/What-Fuck-Password-Other-Remember/dp/...

Keep the book in the office by the laptop.

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