Shared password manager for families?
Curated from Lobsters
This thread highlights a persistent friction point in our industry: the gap between robust, self-hosted security tools and the actual usability requirements of non-technical stakeholders. While we often default to enterprise-grade solutions like Vault or 1Password, those platforms frequently fail when the user base includes aging relatives who need intuitive, cross-platform access without command-line complexity. The discussion here is valuable because it moves beyond theoretical security best practices to address real-world adoption barriers in domestic environments. It forces us to consider whether our standard tooling is actually fit for purpose when the "client" is a family member, not a developer. For practitioners, the key takeaway is that accessibility is a security feature; if your chosen password management solution requires technical literacy to operate, it is not secure for the people you are trying to protect.
Long story short, I need to have a bunch of shared accounts with family for finance and insurance and stuff, mostly for the sake of family members who are getting old and need help keeping things organized.
— Lobsters