I use a password manager to store my passwords. Learn how to keep your money secure!
- Get KeePass 2.34 - http://keepass.info/
- Setup a Master Password
Tip: use a very long password. example This#is1a'great &%%Password
Write it down if you're not sure you can memorize it.
- Save the file to a USB Stick
- Add a new Entry
- Give it a Title and Generate a 256 bit password
Click OK
Save
Head over to steemit/permissions
- Search this symbol near your owner key and click it
- Change the password to the one you created in KeePass - Right Click -> Copy Password
Rinse & Repeat for the active key.
- Set an easier password for posting key
You're only ever logging in using your posting key password. It allows you to post and to vote.
If you want to send money, you open an incognito window in your browser (Chrome: CTRL+Shift+N) and login with your active key
Active key allows you to transfer.
NEVER TOUCH YOUR OWNER KEY. ONLY USE IT IN CASE ONE OF YOUR KEYS WAS COMPROMISED AND YOU NEED TO CHANGE PASSWORDS
Bonus
Keep Windows Secure
I recommend the following programs:
- Malwarebytes - https://www.malwarebytes.com/
- Avira - https://www.avira.com/
Internet
- Google Chrome - https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/
- Extension ScriptSafe - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scriptsafe/oiigbmnaadbkfbmpbfijlflahbdbdgdf?utm_source=chrome-app-launcher-info-dialog
- Extension uBlock Origin - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?utm_source=chrome-app-launcher-info-dialog
- Extension Web of Trust - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wot-web-of-trust-website/bhmmomiinigofkjcapegjjndpbikblnp?utm_source=chrome-app-launcher-info-dialog
Let me know if you miss some steps, I'll gladly help you!
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