Of course, it will work with LastPass and is tied to your account. It makes sense for LastPass to have its own 2FA authenticator app, and it hopes to make 2FA much easier for the masses. These apps generate a security code that you can use when you have 2FA set up for asks for it. We have covered other mobile 2FA authentication apps, including Google Authenticator and the Microsoft Authenticator app. Remember that convenience is the enemy of security, and this app from LastPass should make using 2FA much easier. Not everyone has set up 2FA on their online accounts yet, though, with the main reason being it makes logging into your accounts too difficult.
You can learn more about this essential extra layer of security in our Two-Factor Authentication Guide: Secure Your Online Life. Even if someone accesses your password and email address to log in, they still won’t be able to hijack your account unless they have the grid too.If you’re a regular reader, you know how much we preach the importance of enabling 2FA on every online service that offers it. Now your LastPass account is significantly more secure than it would be without the grid. After that it will prompt you to enter four digits that can be found only by using the grid unique to your account. The log in process will look normal up until after you enter your username and password. Now when you sign in to your LastPass account, it will require using numbers and letters from the grid. Then confirm changes by entering your Master Password. Check the “Grid Multifactor Authentication” box and then click OK in the warning window that appears.Īt the bottom of the page save changes by clicking Update. Once you’re sure that you have your grid saved somewhere safe. Personally I chose to create a PDF of mine and email it to myself using my Gmail account which has Two Factor security enabled as well. Then make sure you put this grid somewhere that’s secure where you won’t lose it. If you’re using Chrome you can change the Destination to a PDF or just print it out on a piece of paper. This grid is unique to your account and can only be used by you. LastPass will take you to a page with a number-by-letter grid. Click the Security Tab and then click “Print your Grid”. Sign in to your LastPass account and click the Settings button from the Actions list at the left of the control panel.Īn Edit Settings window will pop up.
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