Passwords are your first line of defense against hackers and cyber criminals trying to gain access to your personal information. Unfortunately, people do not take password best practices seriously, even though the average user has more than 100 passwords to keep track of on a daily basis. There are services that can make password usage a bit more secure, though, and Google is doing its best to make them as accessible as possible, and we’re here to walk you through the process. However, because the actual password manager is buried underneath a mountain of settings menus and phone interface, getting access to it beyond pop-ups has not been easy. Fortunately, that just changed, as Google has made a concrete shortcut that will make checking on your online security that much easier. As for how to get the shortcut on your home screen, just follow these quick steps and you’ll be on your way to more accessible security. And that’s it! You’ll have a handy, easily accessible Google Password Manager icon right on your home screen, so you can take a look at how well set up you are to protect your information online. Unfortunately, most people don’t do this. The most common password of 2021 was “123456” and 85% of users admit to using the same password for multiple accounts. Simply put, the odds of having a secure account without following these best practices are slim. Fortunately, password managers are designed to tackle this problem head on. They store your passwords securely, ensure you have unique passwords for every account, and alert you when a password has been compromised. For more information, check out our best password managers guide to see what kind of options are out there beyond Google’s built-in option.
