LastPass (password manager)
Safely store and autofill passwords, generate complex passwords and securely share passwords with others.
Key features
- Stores passwords in an encrypted vault, making it difficult for unauthorised users to access them.
- Automatically fill in your login credentials, reducing time spent fetching account details.
- Generate strong, random passwords for your accounts, removing the need for creating one yourself.
- LastPass can be protected with multifactor authentication, requiring a second factor of authentication in order to access your LastPass account.
- Securely share passwords with individuals or groups, making it easier to manage shared account access.
- Tracks if you've reused passwords across your accounts and notifies you to take action.
- LastPass offers a browser extension to make access to your vault easier.
Access instructions
- Request a LastPass account by contacting IT Services. Instructions will be provided on how to set up the account and enable 2FA.
- For the best experience, we recommend the LastPass browser extension.
- Once the extension is installed, log in with your University email in username format (eg abc123@york.ac.uk) and your master password.
- If your account was created before October 2024, you may need to log in with your University email address in the name-based format (eg jane.doe@york.ac.uk).
Available to staff and students
Available to staff and students on any device.
App and web-based
Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux.
Funded by the University
There isn’t a cost to you for standard use.
Access instructions
- Request a LastPass account by contacting IT Services. Instructions will be provided on how to set up the account and enable 2FA.
- For the best experience, we recommend the LastPass browser extension.
- Once the extension is installed, log in with your University email in username format (eg abc123@york.ac.uk) and your master password.
- If your account was created before October 2024, you may need to log in with your University email address in the name-based format (eg jane.doe@york.ac.uk).
Contact for support
If you're experiencing technical issues and need advice, please contact IT Services.
Service commitments
The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.
Availability
- This is a live service, available 24/7.
Support
- This service is managed by IT Services.
Standards
- Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers. We regularly monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.
We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.
Page last reviewed: 9 September 2024