Password situation

[cumos55]

How can someone log onto eBay without entering a password?

[cumos55]

No more problem....

If one does not sign out... one can get back on eBay without having to log on formally by entering a password

[kawartha-ephemera]

Easily, use a Windows Hello compatible device. Microsoft has released a facial recognition software program in an effort to finally eliminate passwords. I have this capability on my Windows 10 desktop now, just received Windows Hello with the big April update but my camera is not compatible.

[kawartha-ephemera]

Yes, that's right, eBay will keep you signed in for a few sessions if that option is selected upon signing in. The cookie has a short expiry though.

[cumos55]

This probably occurred when I cleaned out my computer  and most likely removed an old eBay cookie.... 

and... then eBay added a new cookie to my computer.

The sign out option is at the upper left corner of the My eBay page... just above the ....ebay ... colored logo...... where it says Hi  and my first name...   click on this ...  Hi First name !  ... spot  and click on sign out.

Only if one signs out, will  one have to sign onto eBay With a Password.

Called eBay and confirmed this situation

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Sounds rather interesting   to do this... that is ... Do Not sign out...

But... what if someone gets onto your computer..... and can access your eBay account,  without having to use a password....

The best thing to  do is sign out when you are finished on eBay... and may leave your computer on...  for some time.

For me it will always be... Sign Out  

[hlmacdon]

Chrome has an option to save passwords. Other browsers may as well. Personally I think best practice is to use an offline enabled password manager and just copy/paste as needed. 

[cumos55]

I am not ready to have all of my passwords at one location on the internet.

I would call such a collection Hacker Heaven.

My passwords are on one page  in my ... Record of eBay Sales book.

There have been too many recent reports of businesses being hacked, and massive amounts of information disappearing

Hackers are getting better and better at what they do.... Rather be vigilant than worried about  my passwords stored somewhere on the internet.

[bpl521_sell]

I prefer a local password manager like KeePass. Just back up every once in awhile or print out the list of your passwords and store in a safe.