To set up multi-factor authentication, download an authenticator app, scan the QR code Dashlane shows, and then copy over the code from the authenticator app when Dashlane asks for it. You choose whether Dashlane requires the additional factor on every login or just on login attempts from a new device. Your account is now active, but you should enable multi-factor authentication before doing anything else.
Just imagine the damage someone could do if they got access to all the data stored in your password manager Your master password needs to be unguessable to others. We strongly advise using at least 20 characters, including all character sets.
Dashlane requires at least eight characters, including at least one digit, one lowercase letter, and one uppercase letter. More importantly, you need to come up with a strong master password. You then enter a code that Dashlane sends to your email address to verify your identity. If you are a new user, you need to enter your email address and create a master password.
Dashlane still offers apps for Android and iOS. According to Dashlane's blog, the company eliminated its desktop apps to focus on a web-first platform recently. To get started with Dashlane on a desktop, you need to download the browser extension instead of a desktop application. Previously, Dashlane offered an Essentials plan which was a lower-cost feature-limited alternative to the Premium option, but that plan is no longer available. However, Dashlane’s VPN doesn’t offer nearly as many features and customization options as a standalone virtual private network, so users who already have a VPN won’t necessarily want to switch just because it comes as part of the Dashlane bundle. You can use the standalone version of Hotspot Shield on five devices, but Dashlane puts no limit on the number of devices. It uses a licensed version of Hotspot Shield, which costs $12.99 per month, discounted to $95.88 yearly. When you factor in the usual cost of VPN protection, Dashlane’s Premium plan seems more reasonable. A Dashlane Family account costs $89.88 per year (or $8.99 per month) and includes six premium licenses. This tier adds dark web monitoring for five email addresses, a VPN, and 1GB of encrypted storage space, as well as removing all device-syncing and password-sharing limitations.