subscription tier, restricting account access to one device type. That means if you choose mobile as your preferred device type, you won’t be able to view or change your passwords on a computer. The changes are set to go into effect beginning March 16.
In a blog post on Tuesday, the company said the changes are being made “to keep up with the constantly evolving digital world.” If you wind up choosing mobile as your preferred device type, you’ll be able to access your passwords from iOS and Android phones, iPads, Android tablets, and smartwatches. But no Windows, macOS, or Linux computers. That also includes the browser extension.
Once you login to LastPass on or after March 16 as a free users, your active device type will be set. You will be given three opportunities to switch your active device type. After that, you’re stuck with your decision unless you decide to upgrade to a paid account. A premium LastPass membership with multi-device support is $3 per month. Free users can upgrade to LastPass Premium at a promotion price of $2.25 per month.
In a blog post on Tuesday, the company said the changes are being made “to keep up with the constantly evolving digital world.” If you wind up choosing mobile as your preferred device type, you’ll be able to access your passwords from iOS and Android phones, iPads, Android tablets, and smartwatches. But no Windows, macOS, or Linux computers. That also includes the browser extension.
Once you login to LastPass on or after March 16 as a free users, your active device type will be set. You will be given three opportunities to switch your active device type. After that, you’re stuck with your decision unless you decide to upgrade to a paid account. A premium LastPass membership with multi-device support is $3 per month. Free users can upgrade to LastPass Premium at a promotion price of $2.25 per month.