How to scurely store password in text file - know its risks

Learn the fundamentals of password storing tips for better security.In this article you will get basic information about password.In modern days,users need to create many accounts for the digital world.

Human brain has limited memory for storage of information.Each website demands a strong password.Social media website does not allow their user to create an account with a weak password.

Safety tips while storing password in text file-

• Do not duplicate the same file with multiple copies -

  Duplicate files create confusion for editing.The same file having many copies will create difficulty in editing.Due to this you can copy wrong password in wrong files.Searching password becomes difficult.

• Label each .txt file properly -

  Labeling makes it easier for searching for the correct password.Different files can save different types of accounts.
  Ex.
  1]FileName-mygoogleaccount.txt
  It store all google account of families
  
  2]FileName-mysocialmedia.txt
  
  It contains all social media accounts in one place.Today,there are many social media platforms like Facebook,WhatsApp,Instagram,LinkedIn,etc.

• Use trusted Antivirus Software-

  Antivirus Software are developed to remove computer viruses.It contains protection from malicious URLs, spam, and phishing.Antivirus protect password file from Hackers.The text file gets protection by antivirus softwares.Antivirus Software comes with Real-time protection that protect computers files from computer viruses.Hackers can easily get text file from computer that do not have any protection from antivirus softwares.

• Never edit file without reason-

  Editing,copying and deleting of account should be done in proper sequence.If you edit for no reason then it will create confusion.Searching becomes difficult and time consuming.You have used such formatting and structure that creates confusion,mistakes and time-consuming.You thinks that accounts are correct but these account wont work on website.

• Maintain sequence and notation-

  sequence is most important while saving accounts with their password. The sequence should be from top to bottom.
  Ex-
  google
  mygoogle@gmail.com
  vxacVB5C
  
  Facebook
  mygoogle@gmail.com
  XfajPVqi

  It becomes easier to search using the Find option in file managers.The editing password becomes easier and fast.By typing wrong letters you can not login into websites,computers,tablets,etc.

• Never share files with anyone-

  The file that contains the password of a different website should be protected and stored in a safe and secure place.You should know the location of the file.The plain text file can be easily readable by unknown. The passwords are used to confirm the user's identity.The files related information should be kept secret.

• Do not use formatting option-

  Use only a simple text editor for editing the text file.The Microsoft word has a formatting option that creates many errors in text files.The passwords are difficult to remember.If a person does not try to remember then there are passwords stored in that text file only.

• Backup the additional copy into Pendrive-

  Purchase the new pendrive for a separate purpose.Copy the text file that contains the account with their password into that separate pendrive.Due to various reasons files in computer,mobile and storage device may corrupt,deleted and damaged,etc.

• Use password protection to the devices-

  To protect from unauthorized access to the text file that contains an account with password, always lock phone,computers,laptop,etc. With various protections.
  Different way to lock your smartphone are - PIN Code, ,Password ,Pattern Lock ,Fingerprint ,Face recognition

Password manager has its own risk.To use the social media users have to create many accounts on their platform.The number of popular social media website increasing.User have to create accounts on each social media website.For creating an account you need email and strong password.At the time of login that website ask username and password for use the platform.