Without a password manager, it is impossible to keep track of dozens or hundreds of strong, unique passwords. The paid plans of LastPass include several useful features such as cross-platform syncing, secure sharing, a password strength report, and dark web monitoring. However, the free version of LastPass lacks some features found in the best free password managers. Overall, LastPass is an Editors’ Choice password manager due to its ease of use and outstanding features.
LastPass provides three different consumer plans: free, premium, and family. Auto-filling, a password generator, secure notes, a password strength report, and support for multi-factor authentication are all included in the Free edition. The free tier of LastPass restricts credential sharing to one-on-one, vault syncing to a single device, and does not provide advanced multi-factor authentication options. Other free password managers, such as Enpass, have a limit on the number of passwords that can be saved. Dashlane and Keeper, on the other hand, are only free if you use them on a single device. However, Bitwarden’s free version has no restrictions on cross-device syncing or total passwords.
The annual cost of LastPass Premium is $36. You get one-to-many password sharing, advanced multi-factor options (such as YubiKey support), Emergency Access features (password inheritance), dark web monitoring, priority tech support, the LastPass for Applications app, and 1GB encrypted file storage in addition to all the features of the free version. LastPass Family, the most expensive tier for noncorporate accounts, costs $48 per year. Subscribers to LastPass Family receive six LastPass Premium licenses, unlimited shared folders, and access to the LastPass family dashboard.
When it comes to pricing for comparable versions of competing software, LastPass’ Premium and Family versions are in the middle of the pack. Keeper Password Manager and Digital Vault’s Personal and Family tiers, for example, cost more than LastPass at $34.99 and $74.99 per year, respectively. Bitwarden’s Premium and Family versions are significantly less expensive than LastPass, costing only $10 and $12 per year, respectively.
Enter an email address and a strong master password to sign up for LastPass. LastPass offers to install its browser extension after you create an account, which is how you log in to the service. If you don’t want to go through this process, you can always use the LastPass Universal Windows, macOS, or Linux installers to add the LastPass extension to your browser on those platforms. LastPass has Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Opera browser extensions.
After you log in, LastPass will walk you through the process of saving a password for Google, Facebook, PayPal, or Netflix. Pop-up notifications inform you that you must first log in as usual, and then click the Add button when LastPass offers to save it. LastPass also walks you through the Web Vault. LastPass used to offer to import passwords from your browsers and turn off password capture in the browsers during installation. This feature is still available; it just isn’t included in the installation. LastPass used to provide a one-time password when you installed it on a new device. If you forgot your master password, you could use the one-time password to reset it.
LastPass supports imports from the following competitors: 1Password, Bitwarden, Dashlane, KeePass, Keeper, and Roboform. When compared to Keeper, which can import from nearly 20 competitors, this is a small number. Passwords saved in browsers such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, and Safari can also be imported into LastPass.
It makes no difference how complicated your master password is if a thief obtains it. The first time you log in from a new device, LastPass requires email verification, which is a good thing. However, you can significantly improve your security by utilizing the available multi-factor authentication options. To enable multi-factor authentication, navigate to the Web Vault’s Account Settings > Multifactor Options tab.
Your subscription tier determines the available multi-factor authentication options. An authenticator app is available for free users. Setting up an authenticator app is as simple as scanning a QR code with your preferred app. In addition to your master password, you’ll need to enter a time-based one-time password (TOTP) generated by the app (basically a six-digit code that changes every 30 seconds) each time you log in.
LastPass also provides authentication via its LastPass Authenticator app, which allows you to accept or reject a login attempt via a push notification without entering the six-digit code. LastPass recently announced that it is integrating the password-less authentication capability of the enterprise-focused LastPass MFA app into the LastPass Authenticator app.
LastPass provides desktop apps for Windows (via the Microsoft Store) and macOS, but you can manage all of your passwords and personal information online. LastPass’ Web Vault has a simple layout and a color scheme of red, gray, and white.
A search bar at the top of the interface allows you to sift through all of your saved data. A drop-down menu on the right allows you to access your Account Settings and other useful resources. You can define equivalent domains such as youtube.com, google.com, and gmail.com in the Account Settings section. A password that works for one is good for all.
LastPass CANCEL GUIDES
Get together the following account information:
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Username
Password
Billing Address
City
State/Province/Region
ZIP/Postal Code
Country
Reason for Cancellation
Last 4 Digits of Card
Date of Last Charge
Amount of Last Charge
Phone (Live Agent)
Follow these steps:
Visit https://lastpass.com
Login with the email address and password
Visit https://lastpass.com/my.php
Click Cancel next to your subscription details
Retain any confirmation numbers or emails you receive for your records
