LastPass

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Do you find yourself forgetting passwords for the websites you use a bit too often? Many of us stay signed in to our email services, YouTube accounts, etc., and after a while we forget the password. When you need it again, it becomes a problem.

Then you have to reset a brand-new password for your account—which you’ll probably forget again in a couple of months. That’s why it’s smart to use a password manager that always keeps track of your passwords and signs you in instantly. LastPass can help you do exactly that.

Create complex passwords and store them

Many websites today are rightly concerned about hacking. Most of us have experienced an unexpected login somewhere. That’s why services ask us to create complex passwords with numbers, uppercase and lowercase letters, and special symbols. This makes them much harder—if not impossible—for others to crack, but also nearly impossible to remember.

That’s why it’s a good idea to add an extension like LastPass to your Google Chrome browser. LastPass remembers all your passwords and stores them in a secure vault. Only you can access them because you must sign in to the extension (so you still have to remember one master password).

Inside your “LastPass Vault,” you can create passwords for the various websites where you have online accounts. They appear as buttons labeled with the service—Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, etc. Just click the button to be redirected to the site, where you’ll be logged in immediately and can start browsing.

This means you can create incredibly complex, strong passwords (you can also use the built-in password generator) for all your services, greatly reducing the risk of being hacked. And you don’t have to worry about remembering them—LastPass does that for you.

Save your credit cards and bank accounts

Do you shop online a lot? Many of us do because it’s so convenient to do it from home. But filling out forms with card or bank information over and over can get tiring. With LastPass, you can securely add your credit cards and bank accounts to your vault.

Once you’ve added your credit cards and bank accounts to the program, LastPass will automatically fill in the required fields for you when you shop online, so you can buy what you want right away without any hassle.

For security, the information you enter about your cards and banks is encrypted and kept safe, so no unauthorized person can access it. You don’t need to worry about storing that information in LastPass.

Share relevant passwords with family and friends

Many of us share accounts for various online services. The most common example is Netflix, where you can have multiple profiles on the same account with one subscription.

That’s why it’s useful to share passwords with each other in a safe way that doesn’t involve sending them via Facebook, SMS, etc. If you get hacked, that’s where attackers look for passwords first.

With LastPass, you can easily and securely share passwords with friends and family. There’s a section called “Share Center,” where you can share usernames and passwords. Just choose the login from your list, enter an email address, and it’s sent to their LastPass account.

Convenience without compromising security

Online, we often trade a bit of security for greater convenience. We create a password that’s easy to remember and reuse it for all our accounts. While convenient, that’s a security risk, because it’s easy to hack—giving an attacker access to all your services.

Modern tools change that. With software that can generate strong passwords and remember them for you, it’s like having an extra brain. Now you can log in without hassle and stay protected. That’s why LastPass is the extension for anyone who values both convenience and security.

Convenient and modern design

LastPass is designed with clarity in mind. All the different features and sections are logically organized and easy to find, so you don’t spend minutes searching for what you need.

As a Chrome extension, the button to your vault sits in the top-right corner of your browser. When you click it, you go straight to your vault, where you’ll find the list of your passwords. On the left side are the different sections where you can store your credit cards and share passwords with friends and family.

This sidebar is subtle and lets the center of your screen focus on the important work in front of you. It’s easy to keep an overview and stay focused when you use LastPass.

Color-wise, the app strikes a fine balance between red, white, and black, creating strong contrasts that let certain elements be highlighted or fade into the background as needed.

Alternative software

If you want to try another password manager, there are several on the market. SaferPass is a password manager that works much like LastPass. The interface is different, which is the best reason to try it instead. SaferPass can be downloaded for free here.

Conclusion

LastPass is a fantastic companion if you want to create strong passwords and remember them at the same time. It improves your online security and your comfort when browsing different sites. It also makes it easy to share relevant passwords with family or friends safely, so you can use shared services together. LastPass is highly recommended.