Everyone knows how important good security for your online accounts is, but making up and remembering all those passwords is impossible. A good password manager is a solution for this. LastPass is our favorite.
Why LastPass is our favorite password manager
LastPass has been after 1Password for a long time, but late last year, the password app caught up. The app was completely redesigned and made the free version of the service even more extensive. This makes LastPass one of the best apps for getting acquainted with the convenience of a password manager.
All you need to do to use LastPass is create an account, which is done through the accessible onboarding process. If you’re new to password managers, LastPass’ features offerings may seem a little intimidating. The app has been expanded enormously, but is also a godsend for someone who only wants a digital safe for all his or her passwords.
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In practice, LastPass is very simple: via the app on the Mac and iPhone you can save login details of your online accounts, after which you can secure this vault with a master password. This password is the only one you need to remember from now on, although it is important that you choose the right one.
By enabling two-step verification for LastPass in addition to this master password, you can be sure that your credential collection is secure. Since LastPass also has support for Touch ID, you can also easily log in with the tip of your finger. Handy if you want to quickly copy a password, without continuously typing in your master password.
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From now on, if you create a new account on a website, LastPass will help you every step of the way. For example, the app independently proposes a password that is difficult to crack, which you then store in your safe. Of course you can also come up with a good password yourself, with LastPass showing how safe it is via a meter
The clean design and smooth collaboration between the Mac and iOS apps make LastPass our favorite password manager. Even if you don’t pay, you can store and view unlimited passwords, which will undoubtedly improve the security of your online accounts. Once you get used to the features, you can then extend LastPass to share specific passwords with family members, or the built-in browser.