Password revealer

df1995 · 27. May 2013, 12:30 AM

In my addled old age, I've forgotten some of the passwords I have stored on my computer using the Firefox browser, is there software that will reveal the passwords that lurk behind the *********?

Windows 8, Firefox 21.0

J_L · 27. May 2013, 05:44 AM

Try: Menu > Options > Options > Security > Saved Passwords... > Show Passwords

Anupam · 27. May 2013, 07:46 AM

I will also suggest to you to use a password manager. It will help you manage the passwords, and keep them in a database, and in a safe secured manner.

I recommend KeePass: http://keepass.info/

J_L · 27. May 2013, 08:11 AM

If you only use Firefox on your computer for saving passwords, then setting up a Master Password may be enough.

I personally recommend LastPass, because of its convenient accessibility (extensions for all major browsers, bookmarklet for rest, and website for virtually any Internet access) and high security (generates passwords, 2-factor authentication, and strength evaluation of all passwords). It supports filling other forms with your info, amongst other features, as well.

27. May 2013, 12:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
df1995 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 27	Password revealer In my addled old age, I've forgotten some of the passwords I have stored on my computer using the Firefox browser, is there software that will reveal the passwords that lurk behind the *********? Windows 8, Firefox 21.0

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Anupam Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 15,336	I will also suggest to you to use a password manager. It will help you manage the passwords, and keep them in a database, and in a safe secured manner. I recommend KeePass: http://keepass.info/ __________________ Anupam

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27. May 2013, 05:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
J_L Co-Author, Best Free Security List Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,003	Try: Menu > Options > Options > Security > Saved Passwords... > Show Passwords

27. May 2013, 08:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
J_L Co-Author, Best Free Security List Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,003	If you only use Firefox on your computer for saving passwords, then setting up a Master Password may be enough. I personally recommend LastPass, because of its convenient accessibility (extensions for all major browsers, bookmarklet for rest, and website for virtually any Internet access) and high security (generates passwords, 2-factor authentication, and strength evaluation of all passwords). It supports filling other forms with your info, amongst other features, as well.