The complexity increases exponentially when you’re also looking to manage the multiple subscriptions and accounts that make up online life, and the digital security of family members. Enter password managers. There are many options for this service, however 1 Password has been a consistent top performer and an Engadget favorite.
If you’re interested in testing the company’s service, now is a good time to sign up. New subscribers can get a 25 percent discount 1Password Families plan. A year of coverage on this plan normally costs $60, but in honor of the back-to-school season, the price has been reduced to $45. Discounted prices are available until September 15. After the first discounted year, plans will renew at the regular price.
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Get 25 percent off the Family plan in this back-to-school promotion.
The 1Password Families plan extends the company’s Individual-level benefits to up to five people, along with admin controls to manage each relative’s account. The main features of this service are a password generator, automatic filling and sharing of access and access to unlimited devices. Mac, iOS, Windows, Android, Chrome OS and Linux platforms are all supported. The Families plan also includes shared repositories that allow members to easily share information between plan members. It also provides alerts when a user’s passwords may be at risk or when a website has been hacked.
Last year, 1Password further strengthened its security by offering its customers the use of toggle switcheswith Android support was added in March. This technology is becoming increasingly popular for online services because it replaces a password that can be guessed or stolen with a locally stored digital authentication key.
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