

This means that even if somebody else has your password, they won’t be able to access Dashlane without authenticating your account via MFA.

The main risk in using a password manager is if your master password is compromised.Īt VU, you access Dashlane through Single Sign On (SSO/eAccount), which is protected by Multifactor Authentication (MFA). Are password managers secure?Īll the passwords saved within your password manager are encrypted. You'll need to install the Dashlane app on your phone, tablet and other devices, to access the passwords stored in your account.įor more information see the Dash in 60-second user guide. You can import presaved passwords from Chrome, Edge, Firefox, LastPass and 1Password by following these instructions. This will autosave and autofill your passwords, as you browse the web. You can then continue to access Dashlane via your VU email, or switch to a personal email address.įollow the prompts on the Dashlane website to sign up and start using the service.Ī first login, you will receive a prompt to install the Dashlane browser extension.

You will need to use your live.vu.edu.au email address to sign up to Dashlane and unlock your free premium account. After three years, you can switch to a free Dashlane account or resubscribe to Dashlane Premium, via a pricing plan.Īll VU students have access to a free account. VU is offering all students a three year Dashlane Premium subscription.
