Between LastPass making big changes to its free offering, and the hack attacks on the company, some are looking for a new home for their passwords.
But how do you get your passwords and other data out of LastPass?
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Here's how.
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Read nowThere are a few different ways to get your data out of LastPass, but the easiest, most reliable way I've found is to log into your account through a browser on a computer.
You can then export a file of your data that's CSV (Commas Separated Variable) compatible, which most password applications and services will accept (this is a whole other topic, and I suggest you test things and take your time, because there's always the risk of messing things up and losing your password data).
First, go to lastpass.com and log into your account. If you use two-factor authentication, you'll need to enter those details.
Log in to your LastPass account
You're in. Now click on Advanced Options.
You're in!
Screenshot by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/You will be prompted to re-enter your credentials.
Export
Screenshot by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/Re-enter your credentials
Screenshot by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/Now you need to select this data, copy it, paste it into a text file and give it a .CSV extension.
I don't recommend keeping all your passwords laying around unencrypted, so you either need to encrypt this file in the interim, or put it into whatever service you are going to use next.
Pro tip:Also, don't kill your LastPass account until you are sure that your new service is set up and your passwords are accessible.
There's your data!
Screenshot by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/