As LastPass kicks in stricter restrictions on free accounts this week, you may want to switch to another paid service or another free service. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to do exactly that. Here’s how to switch from LastPass and execute all your passwords.
What changes with LastPass?
On March 16, 2021, LastPass changed its free accounts by limiting the user’s passwords and data to only one type of device. This means that a free user can only access their account from a laptop or computer or a smartphone / tablet. It’s hard to complain when the service is free, but it’s obviously a big deal for anyone using the service today. LastPass explains:
As a free user, your active device type will determine your first login on or after March 16th. You have three opportunities to change your active device type to explore what is right for you. Note that all your devices are automatically synced so that you never lose access to anything stored in your safe, or that you will be blocked out of your account, regardless of whether you use computer or mobile devices to access LastPass .
It is especially important to limit support options for LastPass-free accounts from May. At that point, free users will only have self-help options, with email support only available to paid users.
How to execute your LastPass passwords
To switch from LastPass to another password manager, you need to export all your data. Fortunately, LastPass makes this process a breeze, but especially you has to do this on a computer, it can not be done easily from a mobile device or iPad / Android tablet.
First log in to the LastPass website. On the sidebar you will see Advanced options. Under the section “Control your safe” you will see a Export button. After clicking on it, you will need to enter your master password to verify your identity. LastPass automatically downloads a CSV file with all your executed passwords. In general, most other password managers that provide an input option will be able to use the file to retrieve your passwords and data.
Alternatively, you can perform the same function through the LastPass browser extension; this process works whether you use Chrome, Firefox or any other browser. To do this, tap on the extension, press Account options and Advanced. From there you can select a CSV file, an encrypted file or ‘Fill in’.
Some of the best alternatives to LastPass
If you want to get away from LastPass, there are excellent options, both free and paid. Personally I am a 1Password user. The paid service costs only $ 2.99 / month, or $ 4.99 / month for family accounts. It works very well, but does have a bit of a learning curve compared to LastPass. Alternatively, Bitwarden is one of the best free password managers. It’s open source, which is good news for security and can even be synced for free. To get additional features such as file attachments, ‘health reports’ and more, pay plans start at less than $ 10 per year.
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