LastPass | Getting Started

When to Use?

LastPass is a secure password manager that remembers your passwords and logs you in to your online accounts as you work. LastPass will not only generate strong passwords for you and help deter phishing attack, but it will also streamline your everyday workflows and save you time by eliminating your password problems. Check out this 15 minute video tutorial to help you get started. You can also follow the steps below to help activate your GVSU LastPass business account and installation guide.

Procedure

LastPass Installation guide

  1. Click on the link below and request a LastPass account if you do not already have one.
    https://services.gvsu.edu/TDClient/60/Portal/Requests/TicketRequests/NewForm?ID=WslVnJLc06s_&RequestorType=Service

  2. Once a LastPass account is created, you will receive an invitation e-mail from LastPass with a link to log in and set up your account. Once you have received your email, click Activate LastPass.
     Welcome to LastPass Email Sample

  3. Enter your activation code from your LastPass email and create a strong Master Password. (Tip: You can copy and paste code from email)
    Creating a Master Password in LastPass sample

  4. You will be prompted to activate multifactor. Click Enable Now
    Required MultiFactor Picture With Required Now Button

  5. Select your preferred multifactor authentication. We recommend Duo Security.
    Picture of Sample Multi-Factor Applications (i.e. LastPass)

  6. You will now be ready for the LastPass installation. Click Install LastPass.
    Congradulations Picture for LastPass Browser Extension Installed

  7. Click install browser extension, and now you will be able to log in using LastPass. LastPass Password Manager Install from Microsoft Store

  8. In the upper right-hand corner, you can access your LastPass vault by clicking Open My Vault.
     LastPass Sample of how it looks in browser

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Article ID: 939
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