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Username and Password Management Program

Hello Experts!

I'm looking for a password management program to pass among a branch of techs. We manage many users and, without programming something ourselves, want to know if there's a program with a centralized database where our techs can simply install the password application and tap into the list of usernames/passwords for our domain users.

Any ideas? :)

Thank you!

Jerry Miller

I may have misunderstood the question. But you want your techs to have access to the domain user's passwords? I would never let techs have access to others passwords. It is too big of a security risk. They should only have the ability to reset them if the user forgets the password.

I use a program called KeePass for mine. It runs from my USB drive.

http://keepass.info/

I read about one called DashLine the other day that looks interesting as well, but I have not used it yet.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/06/technology/personaltech/too-many-passwords-and-no-way-to-remember-them-until-now.html

jmichaelpalermo4

ASKER

Ha - That's a great point. However, these aren't the normal "Techs" - They're much higher up the chain. Our domain users are assigned a unique password upon hire. The lead administration needs an easier way to access these credentials, if needed.

I like the look of KeePass, but it seems to be specific to the location it's installed. Is there a program where I can install on the admin's PC which will access a database containing the credential store.. Kind of like this:

{Admin PC3}
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{Admin PC1} -------- (Password Database) ------------ {Admin PC2}

Thanks!

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jmichaelpalermo4

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I agree completely! However, when dealing with system and network gurus, there isn't a need for passwords to do insane amounts of damage to a company - You're already trusting them with the keys to the kingdom. Knowing the passwords simply adds an easier method of assistance, if needed.

However, I will rethink my approach. Thanks for the answer, regardless - I'll figure out a way to do this from here. :)

Best,