This is a utility for generating and retrieving passwords. It lets you enter a graphical pattern using a 4x4 dot grid and a plain text seed word (like "facebook", "work email" or whatever makes sense to you), and then generates a password based on this unique combination. The idea is that these patterns and the plain seed words are much easier to remember than a good "random"-looking password.
As long as you enter the same pattern and seed word the generator will always output the same password.
So as long as you remember the pattern you've chosen and your seed word, you can get your password back. But unlike other solutions your passwords are never stored on your device or sent over the net.
Features
Pattern and plain text = password
An easy way to use DotPass is to design a secret line-pattern that you remember, and use this together with plain text seed words like "work email", "school" or "domain.com" to generate hard to guess different passwords for all your accounts.
This way all you need to remember is your pattern, and you'll be able to get your passwords back if you need them again.
When it's time to change your passwords you can just pick a new pattern and generate new passwords for all your accounts using the same plain text seed words.
To make these passwords secure you must of course keep your pattern and seed words secret, just as you would with your password. If you are worried about someone looking over your shoulder you can use the privacy settings in the app to hide the pattern and seed after entry. For added security the app automatically resets the pattern and seed if left in the background more than two minutes.
Security discussion
For a more in-depth security discussion and answers to some common questions go to the:
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2022-07-21
DotPass 1.5.5 update
An update to the password app DotPass (iOS and macOS) has now been released on the app store.
It's been a while since the last update, and this update contains some general maintenance along with a requested feature to allow using the generated DotPass password without special characters (like *&%! etc). You generate the password just like you usually do, but there's now a way to copy it with any special characters replaced with letters. This will usually not be needed, but if you run into a site that for some reason doesn't allow a special character that is in the password generated by DotPass this will give you a secondary way to still use DotPass for the password without needing to change your seed word or pattern.
If you're looks for a way to ensure all your accounts have good unique passwords, while still not having to remember them all, check it out!
2021-09-03
DotPass 1.5.1 update
Today a small update to the password app DotPass (iOS and macOS) has been released on the app store.
It's been a while since the last update, and this update is just a maintenance update to ensure compatibility with future iOS and macOS versions by cleaning up a few older components under the hood. If you're looks for a way to ensure all your accounts have good unique passwords, while still not having to remember them all, check it out!
2020-11-15
DotPass passwords and Dice Bag apps now free!
From today on, and effective for at least a couple of months, both our password app DotPass (iOS and macOS) and the dice roller app Dice Bag (iOS) will be available for free on the app store.
The reason for this is simply that they've both been around for a while now, ad we're hoping this will let new users find them and try them out. Depending on how the interest for the apps develops during the period they may then become paid apps again, or they might remain free. There are no plans in either case to make them freemium in any sense with additional in-app purchases or add ads or information collecting in them to generate revenue.
So, if you're looking for a new way to deal with your passwords (you know you should) or you sometimes want to roll dice, this is good news!
A new update of the password app DotPass for iOS and macOS has been released today. The new version brings a couple of changes and a new auto-copy feature. But most of all it's a maintenance update, bringing the app up to date with new macOS and iOS versions to ensure it keeps on working as it should in the future.
Version 1.5.0 changes
New auto-copy password option.
Interface adapted to new iOS/macOS dark/light mode and new controls.
Pattern ghost-writing can now be toggled on/off when drawing the pattern.
The password length toggle is now always shown.
DotPass is not a pasword manager in the traditional sense, as it doesn't store or send your passwords or account details anywhere. Instead DotPass gives you a way to get unique good passwords for all your different accounts using combinations of words you can remember and a graphics pattern that serves as your secret key. In short, passwords you can get back if you need them again, without anything stored that can be lost or stolen.
2019-08-26
DotPass for iOS and macOS v1.4.5
A new update of the password app DotPass for iOS and macOS has been released today. DotPass is not a pasword manager in the traditional sense. Instead of storing or transmitting your passwords and account details like other password managers on the market DotPass gives you a way to recreate the same passwords if you ever need them again.
DotPass takes two unique components:
- A simple text seed word (like the site name), this is not so secret but easy to remember and unique for each account.
- You secret pattern, drawn in the dot grid. This is your secret, but can be reused and is also eaier to remember than a password.
From these two components a random-looking good password is generated that you can use for this account. A different one will be generated for each change in the pattern or seed word, so all your accounts will have unique passwords. However, as long as you remeber your pattern and the seen word you used, you can get your password back any time you need it. Without anything being saved on your device or in the cloud.
Version 1.4.5 changes
Better privacy and security default settings and improved pasteboard security
Improved iOS/macOS system support and stability
Fixes to seed word completion suggestions UI in the iOS app
2017-09-20
Dotpass iOS app updated
The iOS and macOS password app Dotpass has been updated, and the new version is available on the appstore. The update fixes some small inconsistencies and keeps the app up to date under the hood.
Dotpass is a security solution for generating and keeping track of unique good passwords for all your accounts, without anything stored or transferred that can be hacked or lost.
2017-01-12
DotPass passwords reviews
Looking for a new solution for handling all your passwords? Maybe you got one of your accounts hacked and realized you use the same password for a lot of others?
Then DotPass (iOS and Mac) might be a good fit for you! Especially if you also like pretty patterns. And now you can take a look at these reviews to get a second opinion:
DotPass updated to 1.4, all IAP extra features now free
The Password app DotPass (for Mac and iOS) has now been updated to v1.4.0, with the new version available in the app stores.
The update includes various little tweaks and fixes, but most importantly, the extra privacy features that were previously sold as an extra in-app purchase are now included for all users. So update now!
2016-05-27
DotPass Passwords app updated to 1.3.5
A new update of the password app DotPass (iOS and Mac), where you can easily make and retrieve an number of unique passwords for all your accounts, but without anything being stored on your device or sent over the net. Curious as to how it works? Download it for free and try it out.
The new version adds a new ghost-writing privacy option where the lines disappear as you draw them in your secret pattern. It also fixes a couple of interface bugs and adds a little introduction instruction shown the first time you launch the app.
The password app DotPass (Mac/iOS) is now free to download and use, with no ads. Instead there's an in-app purchase to buy some extra privacy features. Hopefully this will mean that a larger audience can try out DotPass, and get into a new way of managing all those passwords.
Previous users who bought the app should get these new extra features unlocked right away as thanks for supporting the app previously.
Also, a new small update to the app was released, restoring support for non-64bit iOS devices (like the iPhone 4S and some other older models).
Apple App Store distribution
This product can be downloaded via the Apple App Store links, any payment processing and app delivery is then handled by the appstore.
