Keeping passwords safe.
Without a pile of notes.

Five simple rules.

• Long rather than complicated A phrase of several words is easier to remember and harder to guess than a short word with special characters.
• A different one for every account When a website is hacked, attackers try the same password on other services. With separate passwords, the damage stays small.
• Two-step sign-in On top of your password, the website asks for a code. A stolen password alone is then no longer enough.
• Passkeys where possible With a passkey you sign in without a password, using your fingerprint or face. It can’t be guessed and can’t be typed into a fake website.
• Be careful with messages Banks and authorities never ask for your password by email or text message. Open the website yourself rather than tapping a link.

Why a password manager helps.

Nobody can remember dozens of long, different passwords. A password manager does it for you and fills them in when you sign in. All you need to remember is how to unlock your phone.

In anynear, passwords, one-time codes and passkeys live together, without an extra master password. They open with your fingerprint, face or phone PIN and are stored encrypted across Europe, so they are back when you get a new phone. More about passwords

And if something happens to you?

Think about who should be able to reach your most important accounts in an emergency, for example banking, email or insurance. Write a list of those accounts, without the passwords, and put it in your emergency folder. Tell someone you trust where it is. Many services also offer their own options for relatives. What goes in the emergency folder