If you decide to leave LastPass, the browser extension lets you export a CSV file containing all your stored passwords, which you can import into another password manager or just use as a handy reference.

And if you’ve recently changed your password, you can still use the old one to log in within 30 days – although, for security reasons, any new passwords you’ve added after the change will be lost. You can also get a reset code via SMS if you’ve set this up in advance. You can optionally tick a box to enable autologin for any site, which tells LastPass to enter and submit your details as soon as the page loads for zero-touch authentication.

If you’re signing up for a new site, LastPass will volunteer to generate and store a new, secure password for you. From now on, each time you enter a password (or other bit of personal information), LastPass will pop up and offer to remember it, and automatically fill it in next time. Once you’ve installed the browser extension or mobile app, you can choose to import passwords from your browser, or just start surfing the web as usual. Getting started with LastPass is effortless. Meanwhile, open-source challenger Bitwarden supports unlimited passwords and devices for free, while a Premium subscription costs just £7.20 a year, and a family account for up to six users works out to £29 per annum. That price includes Dashlane’s built-in VPN, which LastPass lacks. Dashlane is slightly cheaper for individuals, too, costing around £29 for a personal subscription or £43 for families.

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