[throwawayboise]

Do you have your password manager database and private keys backed up in a way that would survive if you have a fire? A lot of people may think they have backups of stuff like this but unless you remember to grab that thumb drive out of your desk drawer (assuming you're home) a fire might still destroy them.

[PhantomGremlin]

No, no, I don't have my passwords anywhere but in a paper notebook. And I don't have any other copies. That's what I meant by "my reckless behavior".

What percentage of people use a password manager? I think on iOS/macOS it's pretty high because Safari offers to save them, but what about non-technical users in general?

As to why I don't use a password manager, I think that the probability of some bug or hack or whatever of the password manager, which would lead to all my passwords being compromised, is greater than the probability of my house burning down.

Do I really want to trust Firefox with all my passwords? Do I really want to trust Google with all my passwords? (Fuck no!) Do I really want to trust some random password manager with all my passwords?

The smart thing to do, which I unfortunately don't, is to memorize a handful of passwords and use a password manager for the rest. E.g. remember bank password, use a password manager for Chipotle and Five Guys.

[ViViDboarder]

> Do I really want to trust Firefox with all my passwords? Do I really want to trust Google with all my passwords? (Fuck no!) Do I really want to trust some random password manager with all my passwords?

There are options like KeePass or Bitwarden that allow you to store your own database file wherever you see fit or self host, respectively.

> The smart thing to do, which I unfortunately don't, is to memorize a handful of passwords and use a password manager for the rest. E.g. remember bank password, use a password manager for Chipotle and Five Guys.

This is the way that I mitigate risk as well. My email password is not present in the db, nor is my checking.

[vgalin]

It should be reasonably safe to store database files on various cloud storages. If you are not willing to do so, it is also possible to keep them on flash drives at your relatives' homes.