HOWTO | get started with Last Pas

1 Install the app

First download and install the LastPass app through the App Store. Click Open and either create an new account or log in. If setting up an account, you’ll need to provide your email address and then create a strong but memorable, Master Password – use a combination of letters (upper and lower case), numbers and even symbols. Provide a cryptic reminder to jog your memory in case you forget your crucial code.

2 Record login details

When prompted, install the LastPass browser extension, then log into your account through it. Now log into your first online account through your browser. After providing your username and password, LastPass prompts you to save your login details. Click Save Site to do so, then verify or edit the name and suggested category. Click Save Site again to store the login in your vault. Repeat as you visit other sites.

3 Speed up login

Now when you visit a site with its login stored in LastPass you should see an asterisk appear in the login box, click this and a list of matching logins (you can store more than one per site) will appear. Click it to automatically fill in the username and password details. Review the passwords in your vault via the main LastPass app, where you can also set up form fills and record other sensitive data in Secure Notes.