For the most seamless experience, download and use the LastPass browser extension, to meet all your password management needs without ever having to navigate away from the website you are visiting.
The LastPass browser extension offers the following features and tools:
- Fill usernames and passwords automatically using autofill
- Save new passwords to your vault
- Update existing passwords
- Generate secure passwords automatically
- Add and use other vault item types (for example, notes, addresses, payment cards, bank accounts)
- Access your vault instantly
- Customize LastPass settings and preferences
- View alerts for at-risk passwords in your vault
Step #1: Create your LastPass account
Create your LastPass account by specifying an email address and master password.
Step #2: Download the LastPass browser extension
Once your account has been created, you can download the LastPass browser extension in one of the following ways:
For more information, see System requirements.
Step #3: Log in to the LastPass browser extension at least once
Once you have installed the LastPass browser extension, log in at least once to access your LastPass vault, which is the central hub where all of your data is stored.
Important: Logging in at least once to the LastPass browser extension:
- Allows you to use some account recovery options (SMS recovery or reverting to an old password) if you ever forget or need to reset your master password
- Creates a snapshot of your vault data in the form of an encrypted, locally stored, cached file
- Automatically generates a sharing key so that you can create and use shared folders
For more information on the login states, see the following articles:
Step #4: Manage your browser extension preferences
Manage your LastPass browser extension preferences to set it up in a way that works best for you. This includes settings for browser logout, notifications, and hotkeys.
Step #5: Manage your Account Settings
Manage your Account Settings to tailor security and account settings to your needs.
Step #6: Use the LastPass browser extension
Your LastPass account has been set up. You can start using the LastPass browser extension menu to easily search for and access items in your vault, view and copy your usernames and passwords for websites, manage your vault items (addresses, payment cards, and so on). For more information, see Use the LastPass browser extension and Get started with LastPass.
To determine your installed version, see What version of LastPass browser extension am I running, and how do I update?.
Tip: If the LastPass browser extension icon has disappeared from the toolbar, see the browser-specific settings in Why has my LastPass browser extension disappeared? to pin the LastPass browser extension to the browser toolbar. For the video instructions, view Installing the LastPass browser extension.