🛡️ Managing Passwords: Tools & Best Practices

Keep your accounts safe without the stress 

If you’re reusing passwords or keeping them on a sticky note, you’re not alone. But it’s time to level up your password habits — and we’ll make it easy.

🔒 Download Our Free Password Safety Checklist 

Click here to get it

Why Passwords Matter More Than Ever

Hackers buy and sell stolen passwords by the millions. If you reuse the same one across sites, one breach can lead to a total account takeover.

Your email password is the most important of all. 

Once someone gets into your inbox, they can reset passwords for everything else — banking, shopping, even your social media.

✅ Password Best Practices

1. Use strong, unique passwords for every login

2. Use a password manager to keep track of them

3. Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible

🔐 What Makes a Strong Password?

• At least 12 characters

• A mix of letters, numbers, and symbols

• Not based on anything personal (no pets or birthdays)

• Totally unique to that site

🧰 Recommended Password Managers

A password manager stores your login info securely and auto-fills it when you need it.

Here are our top picks:

• 1Password – Great for individuals and families, includes Watchtower alerts

• Bitwarden – Free plan, open-source, secure

• Other options available – Choose the one that fits your needs

🔁 Add Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

2FA adds a second layer of security by requiring a code from your phone or app. We recommend:

• Authy 

• Google Authenticator 

• 1Password’s built-in 2FA tool

📝 Quick Wins

• Change your email password first if it’s weak or reused

• Avoid storing passwords in your browser

• Never share passwords via text or email

• Avoid common phrases like Fluffy2020 or Password123

👨‍💻 Need Help?

Setting up a password manager or 2FA can feel overwhelming. PCRescue offers remote setup and one-on-one support to make it simple.

👉 Contact PCR