You can generate a list of one-time passwords (OTPs), which can be used during account recovery or when you need to log in to LastPass from a public or untrusted computer.
You can generate one-time passwords on the LastPass One-time passwords page at
https://lastpass.com/otp.php
.
Restriction: This feature is not available for federated users.
To generate a one-time password, do the following:
- Log in to LastPass and access your vault by doing either of the following:
- In your web browser toolbar, select and select Vault.
- Go to
https://lastpass.com/login/
and log in with your email address and master password.
- Log in to the LastPass for Desktop app.
- Select Advanced options > Manage one-time passwords in the left navigation menu.
- Choose from the following options:
Options | Instructions |
|---|
If it's your first time generating an OTP | Select Generate a one-time password. |
If you have already generated an OTP | - Select Manage your one-time passwords.
- Enter your master password, then select OK to continue.
- Select to generate a new OTP.
|
- Enter your master password, then select OK to continue.
Result: A new one-time password is generated and displayed in the window.
- Repeat Steps #3-4 as many times as you want to generate a list of one-time passwords.
Results: You have successfully generated one-time passwords.
What to do next: You can store your generated one-time password in any of the following ways:
- Select Print all, then select I'll store them safely to confirm. You can proceed to select a printer and print a physical copy of your one-time passwords to keep in a safe place, crossing them off as you use them.
- Select Download all to download a copy of all generated one-time passwords, then select I'll store them safely to confirm. They are downloaded as a text file that you can update as you use and generate one-time passwords.
- Select copy all generated one-time passwords, then select I'll store them safely to confirm. You can then paste them into a safe location and update the list (in that saved location) as you use them.
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