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Originally Posted by kennyc
Write them down. Make a file on your computer with the domain/email address/questions-answers
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Even though I use LastPass and it's been foolproof for me, like kennyc I also add any new sign-up information to a text file that I keep on my hard drives and is encrypted. In addition to the passwords, I also include which email I used to sign up and any security questions tied to the account. That file is also backed up nightly to other drives. I use AxCrypt for encryption, a small free utility that works well.
Edit just to clarify a point that I think some are missing: You need to be proactive and take responsibility for keeping your accounts and your information safe. If you use passwords like 123456 or common single words, expect to lose your free and even your paid email accounts sooner or later. No matter how secure a website is, it cannot protect you against easy-to-hack passwords. If your email address changes, it's up to you to log in and update your information with the new email at all your accounts affected. Your accounts will be as safe and as permanent as you make them, free emails included. I've still got free hotmail and yahoo accounts from over 15 years ago that are still active and safe.