LastPass is a secure password manager that helps you store and manage all your login credentials in one place. It simplifies logging into websites and improves your online security by encouraging strong, unique passwords. Here’s how to get started with LastPass.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Create a LastPass Account
- Go to https://www.lastpass.com
- Click Get LastPass Free (or choose a paid plan if you need more features)
- Enter your email address and create a strong master password
- Click Create Account
🛡️ Your master password is the only password you’ll need to remember—make it strong and never share it.
2. Install the LastPass Browser Extension
- After account creation, install the LastPass extension for your preferred browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)
- You can find it under Downloads on the LastPass website or your browser’s extension/add-on store
- Once installed, you’ll see the LastPass icon (a red asterisk) in your browser toolbar
3. Log In to the Extension and add your accounts & passwords to LastPass
- Click the LastPass icon in your browser
- Enter your email and master password
- You may be prompted to verify your identity with an email or authenticator app and the Add password screen has four key fields that need to be filled out:
- URL – the website address where you can login to the account, e.g. https://www.office.com/login.
- Name – A recognisable name for the password, e.g. Office 365.
- Username
- Password
4. Disable Google Chrome Password Manager
- Once you start using a third party password manager like LastPass, it’s a good idea to turn off Google Chrome’s built-in password manager. Otherwise you will have two pop-ups asking you to save a password, every time you log into a website.Turn off the Google Chrome Password Manager by:
- In the Google Chrome address bar, in the top right corner, click the settings icon (three vertical dots) > click the Settings option
- On the Settings page, scroll to the bottom and click the Advanced button to expand the options. Scroll further until you find the Manage passwords option > click to open.
- On the Manage passwords page, click the toggles to the right of ‘Offer to save passwords’ & ‘Auto Sign-in’.
- Below the toggle options, you will see a list of passwords stored in your Chrome. Delete these once you’ve saved them into your password manager. If you have your Google Chrome synced with a Google account, you may find it easier to delete stored passwords at passwords.google.com.
- Google Chrome will no longer store your passwords or ask if you wish to save a password.
5. Access Your Vault
- Your Vault is where all saved items are stored (logins, notes, addresses, payment info)
- Click the LastPass icon > Vault
- Use the search bar or categories to find and manage your credentials
Optional: Install the Mobile App
- Download the LastPass app from the App Store or Google Play
- Log in with your LastPass credentials
- Set up biometric unlock (Face ID or fingerprint) for easy access
Tips
- Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) for added security.
- Use the Password Generator to create strong, unique passwords when signing up for new services.
- Share passwords securely with trusted people using the Sharing Center.
Need Help?
If you’d like help setting up LastPass for personal or business use, our experts are ready to assist.
Contact All in IT Solutions today for friendly and secure support.
- Phone: 1300 255 464
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