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kappabear
4 months agoFrequent Contributor
Teaching 20-something to use 1Password
Hi there. I have a 20-something daughter who has been a part of my family plan for years, but never uses 1Password. I've tried to explain to her not only how to use it, but why she should be using it...
1P_Timothy
Community Manager
4 months agoHi kappabear​! That's an interesting dilemma, and I suspect a common one as well. For me, it was an uphill battle getting my parents onboard with the idea of using a password manager. I'll be curious to hear what other resources and solutions Community members have used.
I came across a couple video's recently from the CSE that might be a helpful crash course (please note this is not an endorsement from myself or 1Password). There were a few points in the videos that I didn't entirely agree with, or thought might be a little out of date, but they're quick, accessible, and hammer home the importance of strong passwords stored in password managers. These are the two I was looking at:
As for using 1Password, we have a playlist of videos here that can be helpful when you're getting started. While more reading heavy, our autofill guides for 1Password in the browser, and the mobile device in question are also a good place to start:
It might be a bit more to your interest than your daughter's, but we also had a great interview with a member of the Family Online Safety Institute in a recent episode of our podcast, Random but Memorable. It covered tips for families to discuss and practice online safety. You can find that episode here or in your podcatcher of choice.