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Storage techniques U.S. internet users utilize for online passwords 2016

Most commonly used methods for keeping track of online passwords in the United States as of May 2016

The data displays the methods of online password tracking most common utilized in the U.S. as of May 2016. During the survey period, 86% of respondents stated that they stored their online passwords by memorizing them in their heads.

Memorize them in their heads	86	65
Write them down on a piece of paper	49	18
Save them in a note on a computer or mobile device	24	6
Save them in their internet browser	18	2
Use a password management program	12	3
Other methods	3	1

Storage techniques U.S. internet users utilize for online passwords 2016

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