'Does Lastpass work with Firefox?': How to add the encrypted password manager to your Firefox browse

Publish date: 2024-06-22
2020-05-14T14:51:00Z

Using one password for multiple accounts is a big security no-no, even if it is tempting. Fortunately, free programs like LastPass are out there to help.

The password management program creates a vault for all your different login credentials located and encrypted directly on your device. Whenever you need one, LastPass will prompt you to sign in to use what you've saved in the Vault. 

You only have to recall one LastPass master password to get access to your various accounts' login information. Most browsers are LastPass compatible, and Firefox is no exception. Users can seamlessly incorporate LastPass into their browsing with the LastPass Firefox add-on. 

Here's how to do it. 

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How to install the LastPass Password Manager add-on for Firefox

1. Open Firefox and navigate to its Add-ons page by entering "about: add-ons" in the URL bar.

You can also use Firefox's general menu. Select "Tools," and then "Add-ons." Emma Witman/Business Insider

2. Type "LastPass" in the top right search bar and hit enter. 

You can also type in "LastPass Password Manager" for results. Emma Witman/Business Insider

3. The "LastPass Password Manager" add-on should be the first one listed. Click "Add to Firefox," in the blue box. 

You will be redirected to the LastPass "Add-on" page. Emma Witman/Business Insider

4. Grant Firefox permission to add LastPass to Firefox. 

Like any program downloaded from the web, Firefox will ask for your permission before it's installed. Emma Witman/Business Insider

5. Once added to your toolbar, tap the LastPass browser button in the top right corner alongside other Add-ons. 

6. Accept the permissions to use LastPass, then log in with your LastPass credentials.

You can save your master password into LastPass if you'd like, but the wariest among us may want to keep the master key more secure. Emma Witman/Business Insider

7. LastPass for Firefox will help you get started by pulling up frequently used sites that require passwords. Select one from the list, or navigate to a website of your choosing.

LastPass will be ready to party right away, and pull up some commonly-visited sites as quick suggestions where to get started. Emma Witman/Business Insider
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