Printable Password Log

About the printable password log

Many people keep their passwords on paper: in a notebook by the computer, or on sticky notes. A password log puts them in one place, in order, so you can find a login quickly — and so a family member can help when needed.

This free tool prints a blank password book. Each entry has lines for the website, username, email, password, a new password with the date you changed it, and notes. Choose A to Z pages with letter tabs on the side, a cover page with safety tips, and one of five styles.

This page never asks for your passwords. You write them by hand, on paper. You may type a list of website names (and user names) so they print in order under their letters — that list stays on this page, is never sent anywhere, and is never saved.

Features

• Blank password book — website, username, email, password, new password, notes
• A to Z — a page for each letter, or two letters a page, with letter tabs on the edge
• 4 to 8 entries a page — big lines for easy writing, or more entries per page
• Lines for changed passwords — with a "Changed on" date
• Cover page with safety tips — on or off
• Website names in order — optional; they are sorted A to Z onto their pages
• 5 styles — Classic, Minimal, Notebook, Soft and Bold, in 14 colour sets
• Saves nothing — unless you tick "Remember my layout", and then only the layout

Is a paper password book safe?

It can be safer than one password used everywhere, and safer than a file called "passwords" on your computer. But paper has real risks too. Be honest with yourself about them:

• Anyone who finds the book can read it. Keep it at home, in a drawer or a safe, out of sight. Never leave it next to the computer or carry it in a bag with your laptop.
• Never write bank card PINs in the book, and never keep a PIN together with its card or its account.
• A password manager is safer for most people. It locks all your passwords behind one strong main password, makes new strong passwords, and fills them in for you.
• Turn on two-step sign-in (a code by app or text) for email and banking. Then a stolen password alone is not enough.
• If the book is lost or stolen, change the passwords in it, starting with email and banking.

A paper log works best for people who do not use a password manager, for a list of which sites you have accounts on, or as a backup for an emergency, kept in a safe place.

Tips for strong passwords

• Use a different password for every site. When one site leaks, the others stay safe.
• Make passwords long: three or four random words are easy to write and hard to guess.
• Do not use names, birthdays or pet names.
• Make new ones with the Password Generator, and test them with the Password Strength Checker. Both run in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

Is this printable password log free?

Yes. It is free, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Does this page store my passwords?

No. It never asks for a password, and it has no box for one. The optional website list is not saved and is not sent anywhere — when you close the page, it is gone.

Can I fill in the passwords on the computer before printing?

No, on purpose. Typing passwords into a web page and printing them adds risks (shared printers, print logs, files left on the computer). Print the book blank and write the passwords by hand.

What size should I print it?

US Letter or A4. For a smaller book, print at 2 pages per sheet in your printer settings, then fold and staple, or punch holes for a binder.

Should I keep my password book in a safe?

A locked drawer or a home safe is a good place. Some people keep a sealed copy with their important papers so family can reach accounts in an emergency.

Is a password manager better?

For most people, yes. It encrypts your passwords and fills them in for you. A paper log is a simple option if you do not want an app, and a backup if you do use one.

Related tools

• Password Generator — make strong, random passwords
• Password Strength Checker — see how long a password would take to crack
• Protect PDF — lock a PDF with a password
• Printable Checklist — print any list with tick boxes

How to use it

• Choose Pages: one page, or A to Z with one or two letters a page
• Pick how many entries per page you want, and the lines for new passwords and notes
• Keep the letter tabs and the cover page with safety tips, or turn them off
• If you like, type website names to print in order — never passwords
• Pick a style, the colours and the paper
• Press Print or Download PDF, then write your passwords by hand and keep the book in a safe place