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Disadvantages:

- You have to keep track of n for every site.

- If the master password is compromised, you have to change each password manually.

- Not well-integrated with browsers.

- Far less convenience on a phone.



> - You have to keep track of n for every site.

I consider this far better than having to keep a password manager's database. n = 0 for the vast majority of sites without sensitive personal data. For the small handful that need to change, I usually sync them all to the same value of n about once or twice a year.

> - Not well-integrated with browsers.

I use Chrome's password-saving feature for websites that don't store sensitive personal data. For websites that I consider sensitive, I actually like that it isn't integrated with the browser.

> - Far less convenience on a phone.

This is true. If my laptop can act as a bluetooth keyboard to my phone it might make life easier.


At this point, couldn't you keep the list of domains/n's in a plain text file? You still don't have the master password.


Re:Bluetooth I use AirDroid for this. It works as a vnc client not as a Bluetooth keyboard.


I use https://pwdhash.com with _n_ suffixed to the master password.

- If last few recent n's don't work, I just reset the password to the most recent n.

- There are browser extensions

- There are apps, and my web UI (https://ph.leftium.com) works OK (and a bookmarklet adds more convenience)




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