Use a single master password to generate secure passwords for all websites - without losing track of passwords you cannot change.
PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) Extension
IMPORTANT: This is a legacy extension, the current version is available under https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/pfp-pain-free-passwords/dkmnfejkonkiccilfpackimaflcijhbj
* Only one password to remember
* Conveniently integrated into your browser
* No need to trust us, your data stays on your device (safely encrypted)
* Most passwords never stored but generated when needed
* Easy to recover a password without access to your device
* Multiple backup strategies supported
* Sync data between multiple devices easily
* Free and open source
How to use PfP
* What's so painful about passwords? https://pfp.works/documentation/painful-passwords/
* Choosing a master password: https://pfp.works/documentation/choosing-master-password/
* Generated or stored password? https://pfp.works/documentation/generated-vs-stored/
* Keyboard navigation: https://pfp.works/documentation/keyboard-navigation/
* Recovery strategies: https://pfp.works/documentation/recovery-strategies/
* Why enter the master password so often? https://pfp.works/documentation/autolock/
* Could my passwords be compromised? https://pfp.works/documentation/threat-analysis/
Using PfP without a browser extension
There is an online version of PfP available: https://pfp.works/webclient/. It has some limitations compared to the browser extension but can be used in case of emergency.
Privacy policy
This extension does not collect any data whatsoever, all your data stays on your computer. If you set up sync functionality, an encrypted file with your data will be uploaded to your storage provider (e.g. Dropbox or Google Drive), privacy policy of the storage provider applies.
Source code / Contributing
The extension source code is available on GitHub: https://github.com/palant/pfp/. See https://pfp.works/contributing/ for more information.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extension file
Select and download the PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install PfP: Pain-free Passwords (legacy) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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