Where is the safest place to save all my pin numbers and passwords?

Eyeful

Use a reputable password manager, some are free some you pay for.
For example.
1. Bitwarden (free & paid) : https://bitwarden.com/
2. 1Password (paid only) :  https://1password.com/
3. Roboform (free & paid) : https://www.roboform.com/
3. KeePass XC (free)  : https://keepassxc.org/

4. You can see videos on YouTube about how to use the above PWM

5. I suggest not using the PWM's that are built into browsers

leosayer

I've used 1Password (linked above) for many years.

It's got so many useful features and makes things so much easier, but it's not cheap.

Eco_Miser

I've been using the computer version of Password Safe for a long time, on Windows and Linux. The database is very securely encrypted, and you can safely keep backups on  USB sticks or in online storage if you wish.

Other password managers are available.

masonic

Both Password Safe and Keepass are good options that confine your data to an encrypted vault on your device, so it is not stored online. You lose the convenience of seamless access from multiple devices, but it is a good compromise.

I started using Ente Auth a while back for 2FA. It's another option where data is locally stored, and it has a nice compact view with the ability to see the current and next code so you don't have to wait if the current one is close to refreshing.

jaypers

I really like Bitwarden. The free version is more than enough, it’s cloud based and it has 2FA for your master login. 

elsien

Duplicate thread

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6608569/where-is-the-safest-place-to-save-all-my-pin-numbers-and-passwords#latest

MSE asks that you don’t post the same question across the forum. 

sausage_time

elsien said:

Duplicate thread

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6608569/where-is-the-safest-place-to-save-all-my-pin-numbers-and-passwords#latest

MSE asks that you don’t post the same question across the forum. 

I have merged into the thread on this board.  It had slightly more traction.

sausage_time

Eco_Miser said:

I've been using the computer version of Password Safe for a long time, on Windows and Linux. The database is very securely encrypted, and you can safely keep backups on  USB sticks or in online storage if you wish.

Other password managers are available.

Another vote for Password Safe, https://pwsafe.org/

There's an Android client too which I use.

ctdctd

Another vote for keepass from me.

I like that it's locally stored and does not require any online account or access once installed.

To protect against loss, I keep copies of the database on my phone, the laptop and also in a cloud backup.

To protect against file corruption, the phone and laptop copies are not automatically synchronised.

ButterCheese

My Dad has a safe and keeps his notebook in there.  This would cover for fire (if you buy an expensive fire-proof safe).  But someone could still rob the safe if it's not screwed down.  Best bet is to use those tamper-proof fastenings which snap off.  Or I've got a bike chain anchor that you screw in and then hammer tiny balls into the head of the screw - you'd need specialist tools to rob it but it can still be done.

Most fraud/theft will be done digitally though.  As many have stated, password managers are set up for this.  But if you're not technically minded then you might struggle.

The other option is (this is just an example):  Use the same password for each of your logins, but add a site-specific suffix to each one depending on the website.

e.g. Lloyds account - password could be 1234_sdyoll

Gmail could be 1234_liamg

Make sure your main password without the suffix is very strong i.e caps, small letters, numbers, special characters.  

It depends on your assessment of risk and what is the most likely way that your passwords could get compromised.  If you get burgled, it's unlikely they will be rooting around for your password book which they wouldn't even know existed, let alone where to find it.  They will be after jewelery, electronics, car keys etc and will be in and out before they are rumbled.  Also your details wouldn't be on the internet if they are in a book, however they may still be on your PC/phone if it is stolen.  Using a password manager with a thumb print is probably best, but I guess phones can still be broken into if the criminals know what they are looking for and have the skills/contacts to jailbreak your phone and the data held therein.