Password Habits with Watchtower

Password Habits with Watchtower

What is Watchtower?

Watchtower is 1Password's all-in-one security assistant. It monitors your accounts for vulnerabilities and helps you proactively protect your data.
Here's how it can help:
  • Identify weak, reused, or compromised passwords.
  • Alert you to vulnerable websites with known security issues.
  • Notify you when accounts are at risk due to data breaches.
๐ŸŽฏ Pro Tip: Learn how to improve your Watchtower score and kickstart your new year with more substantial, safer habits.

How to Use Watchtower

Getting started is simple. Go to the Watchtower tab in the 1Password app to check your security score and address flagged issues.
๐Ÿ“– Need guidance? Follow this step-by-step guide to leverage Watchtower's full potential.

Watchtower Privacy: How Your Data Stays Safe

We take privacy seriously. Watchtower never shares your personal information or passwords with third parties. All assessments are done locally on your device, ensuring your data remains secure.
๐Ÿ“– Curious about how Watchtower safeguards your privacy? Read more here.

Developer Watchtower: Protect Your SSH Keys

For developers, Watchtower goes beyond passwords. It now helps you secure your SSH keysโ€”critical tools for accessing servers and repositories.

Forget the hassle of managing plaintext keys or unencrypted files. Watchtower provides actionable insights to keep these sensitive credentials secure.
๐Ÿ“– Learn how Watchtower protects your SSH keys.

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