LastPass Authenticator

LastPass US LP

About this app

LastPass Authenticator offers effortless two-factor authentication for your LastPass account and other supported apps. With one-tap verification and secure cloud backup, LastPass Authenticator gives you all the security, without any of the frustration.

ADD MORE SECURITY
Safeguard your LastPass account by requiring two-factor authentication codes when signing in. Two-factor authentication improves your digital security by protecting your account with an additional login step. Even if your password is compromised, your account can’t be accessed without the two-factor authentication code.

You can even mark a device as “trusted”, so you won’t be prompted for codes on that device while your account remains protected by two-factor authentication.

TURNING IT ON
To turn on LastPass Authenticator for your LastPass account:
1. Download LastPass Authenticator to your mobile device.
2. Log in to LastPass on your computer and launch “Account Settings” from your vault.
3. In “Multifactor Options”, edit LastPass Authenticator and view the barcode.
4. Scan the barcode with the LastPass Authenticator app.
5. Set your preferences and save your changes.

LastPass Authenticator can also be turned on for any service or app that supports Google Authenticator or TOTP-based two-factor authentication.

LOGGING IN
To login to your LastPass account or other supported vendor service:
1. Open the app to generate a 6-digit, 30-second code OR approve/deny an automated push notification
2. Alternatively, send SMS code
3. Enter the code into the login prompt on your device OR hit approve/deny request

FEATURES
- Generates 6-digit codes every 30 seconds
- Push notifications for one-tap approval
- Free encrypted backup to restore your tokens on a new/reinstalled device
- Support for SMS codes
- Automated set-up via QR code
- Support for LastPass accounts
- Support for other TOTP-compatible services and apps (including any that support Google Authenticator)
- Add multiple accounts
- Available on Android and iOS
- Wear OS support for LastPass Premium, Families, Business and Teams customers

Ratings and reviews

Its "OK." With exception to the backup feature, which is excellent, the rest of the app is minimally functional. Times are changing, long lists are not unusual. There needs to be a search field, and if there were also sorting and categorising features, the rating would be five stars. However the app has barely changed in all the years I've used it.

When it stays on, the authenticator works very quickly and easily. Sometimes in the security dashboard for your overall security score, it's disabled but it's happening less and less frequently. Even if it says the Authenticator is disabled, it still works. Other than that, tech support is great and it's really a very usable program. The only reason I would switch, is if they keep raising the yearly price. There's lots of other products out there but I do like the ease of use of Last Pass.

I've been using LastPass for around 2-3 years now, and the free version was working fine for me for the majority of it. Then, I decided to try the premium features so I could have multiple devices logged in, and it was only a yearly subscription I thought why not? I haven't regretted my purchase once, and when I found out that the authenticatior app existed I immediately jumped on it. You could probably live without a password manager, but it makes life so much easier! Definitely use this app!

What’s new

You'll have a more reliable experience thanks to various minor bug fixes.