7 Common Password Manager Issues and How to Fix Them
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Summary
Password managers have become popular for security but frequently pose problems such as login issues and autofill failures
Session timeout settings often cause issues as they can be too strict and cause the password manager to log out during usage
This can also be caused by conflicts with browser extensions or multiple running password managers
A solution for this could be to adjust auto-lock settings or to clear cookies and cache
Password managers occasionally fail to fill login details in which case the user often resorts to manually entering their password
This could be caused by forgotten permissions for the password manager, conflicting apps, or blocked browser settings
A solution could be to check for updated permissions or try triggering the fill function manually
Retention of passwords away from the main PC could be hindered due to limited space on the device or network connectivity issues
This could be fixed by ensuring the device is logged in everywhere and that the subscription allows multi-device access
Importing passwords from another password manager could cause issues as formats are not universally recognised and important information is often lost during translation
A solution could be to back up passwords securely before migrating and to use CSV format where possible
Another common issue is forgetting master passwords which cause a permanent
