What Happens If You Forget Your LastPass Master Password?

Your account and all your saved passwords become inaccessible. This is because LastPass encrypts all of your data, and your master password is a critical part of the encryption key. Since LastPass does not store or provide your master password, and they cannot reset it for you, if you forget it, your data is essentially lost.

Recover Your LastPass Account with a New Master Password

If you need to regain access to your LastPass account, follow these steps to create a new master password:

Log in to LastPass: Visit the LastPass website and enter your username and master password to log in. Access the Vault: Alternatively, click the LastPass icon in your web browser toolbar and select 'Open My Vault'. Change the Master Password: Go to 'Account Settings' on the left navigation menu, then click 'Change Master Password' on the General tab. Create a New Master Password: Enter your current password, then set a new master password. It's recommended to create a password hint—a clue that will assist you in remembering your new master password. Save the Changes: Click 'Save Master Password' to confirm your new settings. Log in Using the New Password: Click the LastPass icon to log in again, this time using your newly created master password.

Steps to Recover a Forgotten Master Password

If you still cannot remember your master password, you have a few additional options:

Try Logging In: Attempt to sign in to the LastPass website. If successful, uninstall and reinstall the LastPass extension to re-establish your login credentials. Check for Typos: If you intermittently login, type your master password in a text document and copy-paste it to ensure there are no typos. Delete Your Account: If all else fails, your last recourse is to delete your LastPass account. This permanently removes your data, but your Premium status will be transferred if you use the same email address to create a new account.

Remember, your efforts to recover the password depend on the information you initially provided during creation.

It's crucial to remember your master password as LastPass does not offer a back door or reset option. If you have the email addresses linked with your accounts, you can use them to reset passwords on other sites even if you cannot remember your LastPass master password.