Although LastPass suggests that those with a strong master password need not worry about their vault data, it’s hard to believe them at this point, given their past records. If you feel the same way, too, and wish to delete your LastPass account and move to another password manager, we have you covered. Follow the guide below to delete your LastPass account and export all your data.
Export LastPass Data Before Deleting Your Account
Before you delete your LastPass account, it’s important to export your vault data (usernames, email addresses, and passwords) for all your online accounts so you don’t get locked out of them. Here’s how to do this:
How to Delete LastPass Account With Master Password
If you remember the master password for your LastPass account, you can delete it easily using these steps: Wait for a few seconds, and your LastPass account will be deleted. Subsequently, LastPass will send you an email with steps to uninstall the LastPass browser extension from your browsers. Follow these steps to remove LastPass from your browser and free up the toolbar space.
How to Delete LastPass Account Without Master Password
If you can’t remember the master password for your LastPass account for some reason and want to delete your account, LastPass allows you to do that, albeit the process is slightly different. This is how you do it: After a few seconds, LastPass will delete your account with all your data.
Find a New Password Manager and Import Your Login Details to It
Once you’ve deleted your LastPass account, the next step is to find a new password manager where you can save the login information for all your accounts. Although there are several LastPass alternatives available to choose from, it’s important to choose one that gives you all the essential password-management features without sacrificing your privacy and security. Once you’ve done that, sign up for an account to get started. Subsequently, import the passwords you exported from LastPass into it to populate it with login information for all your accounts (Refer to your new password manager’s website to find out the steps to do this.) You may also want to install browser extensions for your new password manager to auto-fill login forms online. Additionally, make sure to change passwords for all of your accounts to be on the safer side. Although this can be quite arduous, it will ensure your account is secure and give you peace of mind.
