I Just Forgot my Email Password that I Created/Changed Today

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The discussion centers around the challenges of remembering email passwords and the importance of implementing recovery methods. Users shared personal experiences of forgetting passwords, with one individual noting they had forgotten five passwords over ten years. Recommendations included using password managers for secure storage and changing passwords regularly to enhance security. The conversation also highlighted the significance of enabling recovery options, such as phone numbers, to prevent permanent loss of access to accounts.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of password management tools, such as LastPass or 1Password.
  • Familiarity with email account recovery processes and security questions.
  • Knowledge of two-factor authentication (2FA) methods.
  • Basic skills in using spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel for password tracking.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research and choose a reliable password manager, such as Bitwarden or Dashlane.
  • Learn about implementing two-factor authentication across various email services.
  • Explore best practices for creating and managing strong passwords.
  • Investigate the email recovery processes for major providers like Gmail and Hotmail.
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This discussion is beneficial for anyone struggling with password management, including general users, IT professionals, and individuals looking to enhance their online security practices.

  • #31
Mark44 said:
To help me keep them straight, I have them all listed on an Excel spreadsheet, ...
Same for me but with a word processor file.
 
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  • #32
dlgoff said:
Same for me but with a word processor file.
Both of you guys (@Mark44 and @dlgoff) are better than I am about that.
 
  • #33
I keep all my passwords written in a small book, which I keep in my pocket. The probability of the book being stolen is so small as to be insignificant, since any thief would be targeting my wallet and/or phone, rather than a book.
 
  • #34
darth boozer said:
I keep all my passwords written in a small book, which I keep in my pocket. The probability of the book being stolen is so small as to be insignificant, since any thief would be targeting my wallet and/or phone, rather than a book.
I think that you can't rightly be sure of that.
 
  • #35
darth boozer said:
I keep all my passwords written in a small book, which I keep in my pocket. The probability of the book being stolen is so small as to be insignificant, since any thief would be targeting my wallet and/or phone, rather than a book.
The thief will take anything he finds in your pocket. And if that is your notebook,...
 
  • #36
darth boozer said:
I keep all my passwords written in a small book, which I keep in my pocket. The probability of the book being stolen is so small as to be insignificant, since any thief would be targeting my wallet and/or phone, rather than a book.
More likely is that you will forget to take it out of your clothes pocket one day, and it will end up going through the clothes washing machine... :oops:
 
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  • #37
berkeman said:
More likely is that you will forget to take it out of your clothes pocket one day, and it will end up going through the clothes washing machine...
How about writing them on your underpants in Sharpie?
 
  • #38
As long as it's not a poison pen... :wink:
 

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