Autofill

Autofill is the feature with which a password manager enters your username and password into the login form for you, in the app or the browser ✕ A browser is the program you use to open websites and surf the internet — such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. More in the glossary → . Beyond convenience, it adds security: the manager only fills in the details if the web address exactly matches the saved one, so on a fake phishing ✕ Phishing is fraudulent messages that impersonate a trusted sender (like a bank or courier) to trick you into handing over passwords or login details. More in the glossary → page it offers nothing —a very useful warning sign. It also lowers the risk of a keylogger ✕ A keylogger secretly records your keystrokes — including passwords and credit card numbers — and sends them to attackers. More in the glossary → capturing your keystrokes, since you barely type. It is worth reviewing the permissions the extension asks for and blocking autofill on untrusted sites. Used well, it combines speed and protection. Which managers integrate it best is covered in the best password managers comparison.