Using your name and a couple of numbers as a password just doesn’t cut it anymore. You need strong, unique passwords for your accounts to keep yourself safe but keeping track of all of them can be a real headache. CNET’s security experts highly recommend investing in a reliable password manager and right now, you don’t have to pay the full price for one of our favorites.

For a limited time, 1Password is offering 50% off its Individual and Families plans as part of its back-to-school deal. That brings the Individual plan down to $1.50 a month (normally $3), and the Families plan to $2.50 a month (normally $5). Both are billed annually, so you will be paying $18 for the Individual plan and $30 for the Families plan for the entire year. Both plans come with a 14-day free trial. The deal runs through Sept. 12, so there’s still time to grab it.

1Password helps you create secure passwords, autofills logins, works across all your devices and sends alerts for weak or compromised credentials. It’s earned its spot as the best premium password manager in our roundup.

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Our security expert, Attila Tomaschek, appreciates how easy it is to use on all your devices. It features a Travel Mode, which, when activated, temporarily removes any vault items not marked safe for travel. Sharing the passwords with family and other trusted contacts is also straightforward.

His only real complaint was the price but this deal takes care of that. The Families plan gives you access for up to five users. You can share unlimited vaults and manage permissions with admin controls.

Why this deal matters

Safeguarding your online accounts is essential but it shouldn’t be expensive. This deal makes one of the most reliable password managers out there more affordable. For just $18 or $30 a year, you can access a ton of handy features without stretching your budget.