Password managers are applications that are designed to store and manager account credentials. These passwords are usually stored in an encrypted database that is protected by a master password, to ensure no one else can access the passwords. QMUL recommends that students use a password manager to keep both their university and personal account credentials safe.
Please note that if you choose to use your QMUL Microsoft account to store your passwords in the Edge browser, you will lose access to these passwords when your account is disabled after graduation.
While free password managers can offer all the basic functionality required of a password manager, paid options can offer additional features and functionality. It is up to students if they want to select a paid password manager and all costs will have to be paid by them. In some cases, you may be able to find student discounts available to lower the price of the subscription while you are at university. Below are a few paid password managers that are recommended, however, prices and features offered can change over time so students should do their own research to decide which paid password manager would be best for them – the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has a comprehensive password manager buyers guide that can help with your decision (https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/passwords/password-manager-buyers-guide)
Dashlane - https://www.dashlane.com/
1Password - https://1password.com/
NordPass - https://nordpass.com/