Universal userid and password management for internet connected devices

摘要

An improved system, method, and computer program product is provided to manage userid/password combinations by utilizing a universally accessible Internet location. This site stores and manages an encrypted database containing the customers multiple userid and password combinations, and also acts as the repository and distribution center for the software used to access and manage the database by the customer. In one embodiment, these applications are designed to work seamlessly with the Internet connection-software (e.g. a set of buttons on a browsers tool bar). Encryption is used on both the client and/or server side to ensure security and integrity.