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Stay Protected Online

with Dashlane

1

InstallatIon

Navigate to http://www.dashlane.com. Select “Get Dashlane—it’s

free.” You are then directed to a download page; choose the

link labeled “For the Windows version click here.” Choose “Run”

to launch the Dashlane setup. Click “Create your free Account,”

then enter your email address and password. You’ll use these

credentials to sign in to Dashlane [Image a] from now on. Setup

also prompts you to add Dashlane to your browser.

2

set a secure master password

In the previous step, you created a password for your

Dashlane account. This is known as your master

password, because it’s used to access all your other credentials.

This means it should be unique, strong, and easy to remember.

We recommend using Diceware (http://bit.ly/diceware) to create

a high-entropy password. To update your master password,

open the Dashlane app from the Start menu. Go to “Tools >

Preferences.” Select the “Account” tab. Click “Change” beside

“Master Password,” and enter the new password. Make sure you

write your password down and keep it in a safe place.

3

change sync preferences

The Dashlane app comes with a free one-month trial of its

premium version. This means your login credentials are

Given the number of online services available today, it’s very tempting to use the same

password for each website. However, if hackers manage to break into one service, they’ll be

able to access your other accounts, too.

Password managers, such as Dashlane, offer a good compromise between security and

convenience. They work by letting you choose a single master password to store all your login

credentials in an encrypted database. Each time you visit your favorite website, Dashlane

retrieves your password and fills in the login fields automatically. The app even includes a built-

in strong password generator, enabling you to create individual secure passwords for all your

online accounts.

In this guide, you’ll discover how to install the Dashlane desktop client, as well as the

dedicated Dashlane web extension, which loads login details into your browser. You’ll also

learn how to make Dashlane more secure by storing your password database locally, and

protect your logins with two-factor authentication.

Dashlane comes with a free trial of its premium version, which allows you to sync your

passwords across all your devices. After one month, you’ll switch to the basic free version,

which stores credentials only on your own machine. –nate drake

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dashlane

Download the app from

http://www.dashlane.com.

synched across all your devices via Dashlane’s servers.

This is very convenient, but if Dashlane’s computers are

ever compromised, your details will be at risk. After

one month, Dashlane reverts to the basic free version,

which stores passwords locally on your machine in an

encrypted database. This is much more secure, as your

credentials never leave your device. To change your sync

preferences, open Dashlane, go to “Sync > Open Sync

Preferences,” then deselect “Sync between my devices.”

4

two-factor authentIcatIon

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a great way to

secure access to your Dashlane account. Each

time anyone tries to sign in to Dashlane from a new

device, they need to enter a six-digit code as well as your

master password.

>> To enable 2FA, go to “Tools > Preferences >

Security,” then click the “Two-factor Authentication”

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