What is password autofill

And why it’s a good idea to switch to a standalone password manager?

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If you’ve ever used a web browser, chances are you’re quite familiar with the autofill feature already. Autofill is designed to simplify your experience by remembering your information and entering it in online form fields for you. With this feature, you can easily access your favorite websites and apps without the hassle of manually entering your credentials every time.

Beyond your browser…
While a lot of people use browser-based autofill due to its accessibility, standalone password managers are also becoming popular these days as a more secure alternative. Such services can typically remember and autofill a wide range of information for you. As an example, C2 Password supports:

• Login credentials - username and password
• Payment card - card number, cardholder name, CVC, expiration date
• Identity info - contact info, passport, national ID, driver’s license, SSN

The pitfall of saving passwords in your browser
As briefly mentioned above, password management services are a safer alternative for autofill. But why exactly is it dangerous to rely on browsers for the job? Let’s take the ever-popular Chrome as an example. If you use Chrome’s built-in password manager, all your user data could be synced to your Google account without you even noticing it. If the account credentials are unfortunately leaked, you’ll also be facing higher risks of data exposure.

Two sides of the same coin
In addition, when using browser-based password autofill, your passwords are accessible to anyone who can lay hands on your device and open your browser. If compromised, your device, along with all the saved passwords, will be vulnerable to unauthorized individuals, making you fall victim to cyber theft and identity fraud. In other words, your data security is directly tied to the security of your device.

Where safety measures come short
Browser-based autofill also lacks the sophisticated security measures of stand-alone password managers, particularly in regard to encryption. When this critical mechanism is absent, browser-based password managers become more susceptible to attacks, increasing the likelihood of password compromise.

The dilemma between safety and agility
Password managers integrated with web browsers are considered a top choice by many, because of the seamless online experience they bring. But let’s face it. Such services sometimes just don’t make the cut when it comes to safety.

If you’re looking to switch to a standalone password manager for enhanced security while still enjoying the same level of convenience, C2 Password is your go-to.

Why C2 Password
Supporting end-to-end encryption, the C2 platform ensures comprehensive protection of all your data. Better yet, this doesn’t come at the cost of convenience. With web extensions compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari, C2 delivers the same streamlined experience you enjoy with browser autofill.

Ready for an optimized way to manage your online data?
You can now migrate your auto-filled info to C2 Password in 4 easy steps:

1. Export your passwords from the password manager of your chosen browser.
2. Import the data into C2 Password.
3. Install the extension for the browser you use.
4. Delete the passwords that you previously saved in the browser when the process is complete.

Importing saved credentials from your browser to C2 Password

And that’s it! For detailed steps and instructions, see this tutorial to learn more.