{"id":383,"date":"2021-03-29T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easeenet.com\/blog\/?p=383"},"modified":"2021-06-11T15:30:13","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T22:30:13","slug":"leaving-lastpass-how-to-switch-to-a-new-password-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easeenet.com\/blog\/leaving-lastpass-how-to-switch-to-a-new-password-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaving Lastpass? A Step-by-step guide to switch to a new password manager"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Rachel Sommer .<\/sup><\/strong> March 29, 2021<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last pass made a bold move this month and is no longer offering a free version of their service on multiple devices. In addition to their history of multiple security breaches and reported Android autofill<\/a> issues, it may be the perfect time to switch to a new password manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new LastPass updates that took effect on March 16 mean Lastpass free is only available on one device type, with basic communications, meaning no email support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As mobile use continues to grow, it\u2019s now more important than ever to be able to access passwords on all of your devices. Additionally, for many of us who have now accepted remote working as the new normal, it\u2019s become more important than ever to secure all of our online accounts. No one can remember dozens of passwords (with all of those special characters!), and reusing the same password makes your online life incredibly vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to shell out the money for a personal LastPass account, you\u2019ll need to migrate to a new password manager. The easiest way to make the move is to export your LastPass information then import it into your new software, Easeenet will show you how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“As of March 16, LastPass free-tier users<\/a> are only able to use the service on one device type — either desktop or mobile, but not both.”<\/p>Rae Hodge, CNET.com<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Exporting your passwords out of your LastPass account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The easiest way to export your passwords from your LastPass account is to use the LastPass browser extension:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Open your browser and click on the LastPass extension. If prompted, Enter your master password. <\/li>
  2. Next, select Account Options<\/strong> from the drop-down followed by Advanced<\/strong> > Export<\/strong> > LastPass CSV File<\/strong>. Enter your master password when asked. <\/li>
  3. A CSV file titled, lastpass_export.csv<\/strong> will begin downloading to your downloads folder. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    It’s vital to remember that this file now has all of your account logins<\/strong> in plain text. Don’t share it with anyone and deleting the file after you import and verify that all of your information is accurate in your new password manager account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What to look for in your new password manager<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You\u2019ll want to make sure that your new password manager meets your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n