I had a scary moment with my password manager today. I was changing my Gmail password on Google’s site. The password manager popped up with a new password suggestion. I thought, “Great!” and used it.
But here’s the problem. After I updated the password, the password manager didn’t ask to update the saved entry. When I checked later, it still had the old password stored.
I got lucky because Google let me set another new password without needing the old one. But it was a close call!
Is this normal? I thought the password manager would automatically update its records. Has anyone else run into this issue? How can I make sure this doesn’t happen again?
I’m worried about losing access to important accounts if this keeps happening. Any advice would be really helpful!
ugh, hate when that happens! i’ve had similar issues. now i always double-check my password manager after changing anything. also, i keep a encrypted text file with important passwords as backup. might wanna try that? beats getting locked outta ur account!
I’ve encountered a similar issue with my password manager before. It’s not uncommon, unfortunately. The autosave feature can be finicky sometimes, especially if you’re using the password manager’s browser extension.
To prevent this in the future, I’d recommend manually saving new passwords immediately after changing them. Don’t rely on the autosave. Also, consider doing a quick test login with the new password before closing the site.
Another tip: keep a secure backup of important passwords elsewhere, just in case. And regularly audit your password manager to ensure all entries are up-to-date.
Lastly, check your password manager’s settings. There might be an option to prompt for updates more aggressively. Stay vigilant and safe out there!
As someone who’s been using password managers for years, I can relate to your scare. It’s happened to me a couple of times, and it’s definitely unsettling.
One thing I’ve learned is to never fully trust the automatic features. After changing a password, I always manually check and update the entry in my password manager. It takes an extra minute, but it’s saved me from potential lockouts more than once.
Another practice I’ve adopted is keeping a physical notebook with my most crucial passwords, stored in a secure place at home. It’s old school, but it’s a reliable backup when technology fails.
Lastly, I’d suggest reaching out to your password manager’s support team. They might have insights into why this happened and could offer specific advice for your setup. Remember, no system is perfect, so a bit of caution goes a long way in keeping your accounts secure.