LastPass is a free password brawser manager. Critical bugs are revealed in LastPass Password Manager, in extensions for Chrome and Firefox Adding Personal Information

The first and easiest option is the standard Password Manager Chrome, Firefox, Opera or Vivaldi. Almost all modern browsers can save and automatically insert login and passwords to the desired fields. Yes, this option will not call too functional, as there are no additional possibilities for a generator of reliable combinations and protected notes. But it is possible to use completely free, and there is synchronization between different devices that works, of course, only if you are using the same browser everywhere.

Easy, accessibility, free. Synchronization between different devices.
- Low functionality and secureness.

1Password.

1Password has existed for more than eight years, but always remained in the shade of LastPass due to quite high cost. It can store passwords, bank card data, software licenses and other confidential information in a protected virtual storage. This storage can be located on a remote server or a local device. It is possible to synchronize via Wi-Fi, Apple ICloud or Dropbox. Special attention, developers paid security and encryption algorithms, thanks to which this service was not seen in loud scandals.

Reliability, cross-platform, functionality, synchronization.
- High price.

Keepass.

If you are looking for a free solution and are not afraid of difficulties, then be sure to try KeePass. This is a fully open project created by independent developers. It has a huge amount of opportunity due to the presence of a whole arsenal of various additions, plug-ins and auxiliary utilities. However, in return, they will have to accept the typical disadvantages of free software in the form of a high complexity of mastering and instability of some elements.

Created in Keepass Password base is stored as a single file, which can be placed on a hard disk or in any cloud service. In the latter case, you can implement data synchronization between different devices. There are plugins for popular browsers, which with varying degrees of success provide substitution of logins and passwords on the required pages. In addition, Keepass can also be on mobile devices.

Free, functionality, security.
- Solution for Gicks, which can pick up and properly configure all the necessary components.

DashLane

This password storage service appeared relatively recently, but already managed to show himself from a positive side. Dashlane has a pleasant appearance, good functionality and ease of use. The password base here is stored in the cloud in encrypted form, there is synchronization between clients for various platforms (Mac, PC, IOS and Android). Among additional features it is necessary to highlight the function of automatic filling of forms, password generator, the ability to change passwords in one click and convenient online shopping tools. But all this magnificence can fade for you if you want to use data synchronization between different devices. To do this, you will have to buy an annual subscription worth $ 39.99, which, you see, a lot.

Appearance, reliability, cross-platform, digital wallet.
- High cost, no possibility of local password storage.

And what password manager will you choose if LastPass still becomes paid?

For a long time, I used to store my passwords to sites and fill the web forms to register on various sites by the RoboForm program (all that was satisfied in it, except for one thing that it is paid).

But somehow tired, constantly before reinstalling the operating system, pre-save the folder of the specified program, which is responsible for storing information with logins and passwords to my sites.

Then after reinstalling, see again to look for a new version and carry out manipulations with the replacement of files and folders. And now there was an unexpected, after the operating system failure, lost access to all data.

I do not consider myself a specialist in restoring information from a hard disk, so I did not restore anything, but I put myself 2 tasks: 1 - find a free and reliable password manager; 2- Have access to all your passwords and login from anywhere where there is an internet connection.

Walking in search of an alternative password manager, I found an addition to browsers (Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera) called LastPass Password Manager. With all the functions that I need (memorizing logins and passwords, filling up web forms, password generator) and and for these functions it is not necessary to pay.

Plus to all, the data is stored in an encrypted form, access to which you only have. Supplement showed excellent work for more than six months. We will be installed on the example of the Firefox Internet browser.

After installation, restart the browser by clicking the "Restart Now" link.

The browser is rebooted and a window appears with the beginning of the LastPass setup procedure, where the first thing we need is to select a language and click the "Create Account" button.

In the next window, enter the current email address, the most important master password (it needs to be remembered or recorded somewhere if we suffer for forgetfulness. It will need us to access all your passwords and the management control panel.

Create a reminder to the password (not necessary), we will install a mark in the "I read and agree with the terms of use". Next, we put the mark in the "I understand that my encrypted data will be sent LastPass." Select other points optionally and click on "Create an account".

We read extremely important information, enter your main master password again and click "Create an account."

We import or not (optional) your logins and passwords from other confidential information storage on the computer and click on the "Continue" button.

You can configure the immediate information to fill the web forms.

In the last step, we accept congratulations on the successful installation and click on the "Continue" button.

Password Manager.

Automatically get into your account online store.

In the right corner of the browser, the branded manager of the manager with the functions needs.

For the most convenient use of the password manager, I would recommend to go to the settings, remove the checkbox in the "Use Compact Toolbar" item.

We will have a convenient control panel on top to the entire row in the browser. Now when you enter a login and password on any LastPass website will offer to save information.

Now, to access any website you need, you can use the drop-down list with the names of websites in the top control panel of the manager.

A convenient feature is the import of all logins and passwords from various popular managers.

It is worth mentioning a perfectly customizable password generator.

Now after reinstalling the operating system, whether Windows or Linux, you will need only to set the Supplement LastPass Password Manager and all your confidential data is again with you.

In conclusion, I will say that in the Google Chrome browser, for some reason its version has fewer settings (in particular I did not find how to turn off the compact toolbar to display the manager to the entire browser line). Also mention that the testing of this password manager was not carried out in Opere.

Replies a separate section of the menu. However, it is not possible for all users. In addition, even when the synchronization is turned on, the user binds itself to a particular browser. Third-party tools make it possible to avoid all these inconvenience, while maintaining personal data in safety. In particular, this refers to LastPass - add-on with a proven reputation and useful features.

The main purpose of this addition is the storage of all passwords that you enter when you authorize on sites in the cloud. Thanks to this, it is not necessary to attach to one browser at all - it suffices to set the extension to another device, logged in the same account and easily enter any sites, passwords for which have already been saved earlier. Creating your account in Lastpass is very simple:

1. Install the extension from Firefox Browser Add-Ons, using a site search or a link below.
2. Confirm the installation of the corresponding button.



3. After that, you will need to register in it: click on the LastPass icon, which will appear to the right address line, and click on the button "Accept".



4. A new page will open in a web browser, where you need to go through the registration process. To begin with, specify the current email. The email address must really be worked so that in the case of a password from LastPass you were able to restore it.



5. The password service requires a complex: from 12 characters containing a minimum of 1 lowercase and 1 capital letter, as well as at least 1 digit. Be sure to specify a hint that will help restore the key if you forget it.



Once the account is created, you will need to execute your first saving. It works as follows: Open the site, the password from the account of which you want to save in LastPass. Complete the standard authorization procedure. Expansion will ask for permission to save the password, confirm this to the button "Add".



As an experiment, exit the account of this site, and you will see that even if you do not remember the password in the Mozilla Firefox itself, the data for the entrance will be substituted. If there are multiple accounts from one site, click on the button in the login or password input field and select the desired option. Different authorization data from accounts will become available only after you alternately log in to them.



Local encryption

The peculiarity of this expansion is that all encryption occurs in Lastpass is locally using a unique key, because of which passwords even in encrypted form are not transmitted to the company's server. In this case, AES-256 and PBKDF2 SHA-256 technologies are involved. Thanks to this, the user may not worry about entering confidential information in the memory of the supplement: to find out to be unauthorized persons will not work. Additionally, the execution of each important action is accompanied by the requirement of password recording - it helps to protect personal data from other users who are at a computer in your absence.

Personal storage

Each user who has passed the registration is provided by a profile in which it can control various functions. To do this, click on the expansion button and go to "OPEN MY VAULT".



The most important thing is that you can view all the passwords saved ever in LastPass, sorting them and distributing them to folders.



For each password, if you click on the wrench button on the tile with it, setting up several additional options is available: view login, password, add a note, folder, need to enter a password wizard before substituting the password in the authorization form, turn on the automatic login to the site with these Data, Disable Auto Filling (Specifically, these login and password will not automatically substitute in the appropriate fields on the login page in the personal account of this website). It is even possible to add a password to favorites and send it to a person who trust by mail.



Despite the name, in addition to the passwords themselves, some other data are allowed in this extension. Namely: notes, addresses / phone numbers, payment cards, bank accounts. Thus, you can quickly access any of this confidential information using a computer, a mobile device or Apple Watch, where the LastPass application is available. The same applies to them: notes, credit card numbers, etc. can be easily viewed, sorted, distributed. All this is also easily edited and removed when some information is changed or outdated.



It is also proposed to use the secondary possibilities on which we will not stop, but will partially consider further (because they are part of the extension menu), make some basic account settings. Russian language interface, unfortunately, there is no.

View newly used passwords for authorization

This item and others are called through the menu, open which you can click on the expansion icon, as we have already said above. Therefore, in the future, we will not stop at this, but sim simply indicate the names of the points. Now we are talking about "Recently Used".



Here will appear a list of recent logins and passwords that were used to enter the sites. This, by the way, a convenient thing is not only for the owner of the account, but also in order to verify confidentiality. You can not erase data from here, in contrast to the history of the browser, so if someone was behind your computer and entered without your knowledge on sites, looking into "Recently Used" You will definitely learn about it, even if the history of visits to the web browser was cleared.



You can click on any item on any item to go to the site itself and edit authorization data or remove a combination of login / password from LastPass.



View personal information

Previously, we clarified that in addition to passwords in the expansion, notes are recorded, card numbers and other data. Through point "All Items" You can not only quickly view them, but also add a new item. It is convenient, since the need to transition to a personal office disappears. In the future, all this information can be used to quickly register on sites, pay for some purchases, accounts without having to enter manually payment information.



Adding personal information

These most personal data can be easily incurred in the extension, while moving through the menu in the section "Add Item". Here, several thematic templates are provided to choose from, where necessary information is made. Some of them are not applicable to our country, however, in general, fields are relevant for filling, and thus you can make data on medical insurance, driver's license, passport, etc. All this is further available for viewing through your personal account.



Generating a complex password

The extension suggests users to create complex passwords that will not be able to hack attackers. Crossing B. "Generate Secure Password"You are invited to set the length of the future key, specify its type (easy for pronunciation, easy to read, with capital, lower case letters, numbers and symbols). If the result does not like the result, change its parameters or simply generate again.



Additional Account Options

In addition to all these features, there are several technical and secondary functions that may seem useful to someone. In the menu section "Account Options" You will find the following options:






Summing up, it should be said that LastPass is a fairly functional expansion that has no analogues for its benefits for all those who actively work with sites on the Internet. Lustopass is not very suitable for newcomers who do not want to understand its functions and are not going to pay for the provision of advanced features. After registration, you get 30 days of premium use as a gift, after which it will have to purchase a PRO version according to the price of the service (review the list of options that open when buying Premium - probably they simply do not need it). However, and for the usual storage of passwords, LastPass is also successfully involved: using it, you can easily use different browsers and on different devices, automatically receiving and managing authorization data wherever it is completed.