It is hard to remember passwords. When possible (when you are able to select your password), choose a very short word that is easy to remember + a few numbers. For websites, put those numbers within the word. Most websites require 4-6 numbers and/or digits. Then when you go to a website that you have not used in a while you will know about what password you used.
For instance take the short word zip + (4 random numbers) you could do something like z45i11p (zip + 5411). I even use this plan with my debit cards and all. The ones that require you to change on a set basis then reorganize the numbers.
I decided that trying to remember even simple screen names and passwords got a little messy with writing them on slips of paper so we both had access to the sites. I purchased a Rolodex that came with cards and put all those collected on slips of paper on cards. Now they are easily found, if you have to update them you can easily do that or replace the whole card and they are in alphabetical order to find easily. It sits by the monitor and always in reach. There is one web site we use a lot and that one (because my husband can't remember it) is on a post it note on the bottom of the monitor. It is just the two of us in the house so it is safe to have it out in the open. When there is a reason to have the Rolodex out of view I quickly tuck it under the bed. You can also use it to keep track of important dates, but I keep from entering phone numbers and addresses because I have an address book for those.
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Tip: Remembering Usernames and Passwords (07/01/2009)
I had a difficult time keeping track of my computer passwords. I had kept a file on my computer to refer back to as needed but I had to search back through all the passwords and websites.
Tip: Remembering Usernames and Passwords (02/08/2008)
To keep track of all my internet usernames and passwords for banking, bills etc. I just typed them all in catagories of: site, username, password then printed them out and taped them inside my computer cabinet door.
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I had a difficult time keeping track of my computer passwords. I had kept a file on my computer to refer back to as needed but I had to search back through all the passwords and websites. I purchased a "Telephone/Address Book". I use a pen to enter websites in alphabetical order and a pencil to enter ID name and/or password (due to a few sites that require you to change the password frequently for security) I can store the book away for security. Life is easier with the address book. Hope this helps someone.
Good ideas. I have mine written on a sheet of paper here somewhere. Better if I put them on 3x5 inch cards and filed them in my recipe box. (02/10/2008)
My son installed Password Corral 4.0 on my computer. It's a place where I can store my website accounts and the passwords for them so I won't get mixed up. Hope this works. Also if you put a search on Google for password protection help there's a lot of information there also. Hope this helps. (03/03/2008)
To keep track of all my internet usernames and passwords for banking, bills etc. I just typed them all in catagories of: site, username, password then printed them out and taped them inside my computer cabinet door. No more forgetting. No one ever uses my computer so if privacy would be an issue, just hide it nearby your computer.
By Melanie
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RE: Remembering Usernames and Passwords
I do the same thing plus I enter them into Excel and save to disc and to be sure a cd, it only takes a minute to load, change and save info. (12/04/2004)
I use a flat Rolodex for mine, with the lettered tab spacers. I write each website and user id and password and file them under the appropriate lettered tab in alphabetical order. Saved a lot of searching through little pieces of paper that I use to keep on the work station. Now it's all in one. I like the flat Rolodex better. Got it from work when I retired. And since I am the only one in my house, privacy is not an issue. (so far).
LI Roe (12/05/2004)
Where privacy is an issue, I write my passwords, PIN numbers, etc. down disguised as phone numbers, zip codes, or something of the sort. If someone was digging through my papers and found a list of phone numbers (with bogus names before them) I doubt if they'd suspect they were anything but phone numbers. For example, if I had a PIN number of 9999 (I don't, BTW), I might write it as "987-9999". If it were the number for my account at the Trust Company Bank (I don't have one of those either) I might precede it with a name like "Tom's Country Biscuits".
Just a few thoughts on the subject... - Alph (12/08/2004)
I bought a blank book, and put all the different websites and addresses, passwords, user names in it - this way it can be on the book shelf and no one knows its there (except my husband who always forgets his passwords). I usually pay bills online but I needed to have something where he could go if he had to pay them some day.
By Mary (12/10/2004)
RE: Remembering Usernames and Passwords
those of you living alone who think privacy isn't an issue......what if someone broke into your home? they would be able to find where you list those items easily. Alph has the right idea! also tootsy118. you can save them on a cd and label the cd something like Dolly Parton's Greatest Hits, something no burglar would suspect had important password info on it. (12/11/2004)
I KEEP ALL USERNAMES AND PASSWORDS IN A WORD PROCESSING FILE. THIS WAY IT IS ALPHABETIZED, EASY TO SORT AND EASY TO ADD, DELETE AND FIND IT WHENEVER I NEED IT. YOU CAN KEEP PIN NUMBERS, ACCOUNT NUMBERS AND PASSWORDS ALL IN THE SAME PLACE - EASY! (12/20/2004)
By INKSPOT333
RE: Remembering Usernames and Passwords
I use a handheld. With it, you can backup the info into your computer. You can also deny access to other people by saving it with a password of its own. And, it's easily portable.
(02/14/2005)
I use 3x5 index cards to write email addresses and favorite websites as well as keeping my username and password on these cards if I happen to forget when I use more than one username for different websites.
By mzkeller
(03/30/2005)
RE: Remembering Usernames and Passwords
I use one of those small, free address books that you get every year when you get calendars. (03/31/2005)
