Using a password manager on Windows
Reusing the same password across sites is one of the most common ways accounts get broken into. A password manager fixes that by remembering a strong, unique password for every account, so you don't have to.
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Pick one and install it
Reputable options that work well on Windows include Bitwarden, 1Password, and the manager built into your browser. Install the app and, if there is one, the browser extension.
Let it fill and save
As you sign in to sites, the manager offers to save each password. Over time it builds a full set, and it fills them in for you. When you create a new account, let it generate a long random password, and you'll never need to type or remember it.
Move your existing passwords in
Most managers can import passwords already saved in your browser, so you don't start from scratch. After importing, change any that are weak or reused, starting with your email and banking.
Protect the manager itself
Your password manager is protected by one master password. Make it long and memorable, and turn on two-step verification for the manager if it offers it.
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