Reduce password reuse
A password manager can help store and generate distinct passwords so one exposed password is not reused everywhere. It is a tool within an account-security plan, not a guarantee against every compromise.
Protect the manager itself
Use strong account protection and the available recovery arrangements. Understand how vault access works on each device. A compromised unlocked device or fraudulent approval can still expose information.
Move accounts carefully
Check the correct site before saving or filling credentials. Remove insecure duplicate copies only after confirming the new arrangement works. Keep recovery details somewhere suitable rather than inside the only locked vault you may need to recover.
Choose for everyday use
Compare supported devices, sharing, accessibility, export and subscription terms. Test with a non-critical account first. An understandable manager you can maintain is more useful than a recommendation based only on marketing features.
Questions about this guide
What should I plan before moving passwords into a manager?
Check supported devices, recovery options and how you will protect the main account. Test access before removing your previous records and avoid leaving unprotected exports behind.
Should family members share one password-manager login?
Use the product's supported sharing arrangement where appropriate. Decide which credentials each person needs rather than giving everyone unrestricted access to a single account.