From dd96ff1b565cbbbc8db88d2047068c45b321033c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: mfwmyfacewhen <94880365+mfwmyfacewhen@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 06:17:10 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Add note on built-in password managers (#1937) --- docs/passwords.en.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/passwords.en.md b/docs/passwords.en.md index e73b905b..fc96e63b 100644 --- a/docs/passwords.en.md +++ b/docs/passwords.en.md @@ -6,6 +6,12 @@ Password managers allow you to securely store and manage passwords and other cre [Introduction to Passwords :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](./basics/passwords-overview.md) +!!! info + + Built-in password managers in software like browsers and operating systems are sometimes not as good as dedicated password manager software. The advantage of a built-in password manager is good integration with the software, but it can often be very simple and lack privacy and security features standalone offerings have. + + For example, the password manager in Microsoft Edge doesn't offer E2EE at all. Google's password manager has [optional](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/11350823) E2EE, and [Apple's](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303) offers E2EE by default. + ## Cloud-based These password managers sync your passwords to a cloud server for easy accessibility from all your devices and safety against device loss.