Filed under: Security, Macintosh, Browsers
LastPass brings secure password management to Safari on Mac
by Lee Mathews Sep 3rd 2009 at 5:00PM
LastPass, the secure password management and form filler that was first released for Firefox and Internet Explorer, has welcomed another browser into the fold.
Mac users running Safari for their browser can now run a full LastPass plugin rather than relying on the Javascript-powered bookmarklet. Just head over to the LastPass homepage and click 'get LastPass.' As you can see in the screenshot, the Safari plugin also adds a menu bar button (next to the back/forward buttons). It provides quick access to your preferences, vault, notes, form filler, and password generator.
Those of you running Snow Leopard, you'll need to run Safari in 32-bit mode - the LastPass installer will notify you when you launch it.
The LastPass plugin supports importing from 1Password, and their iPhone app is currently available on the App Store [iTunes link]. It's a great way to securely manage your passwords on Windows, Linux, and Mac - and in an ever-increasing number of browsers.
Google Chrome users, sit tight - a .crx extension can't be too far away now.
Mac users running Safari for their browser can now run a full LastPass plugin rather than relying on the Javascript-powered bookmarklet. Just head over to the LastPass homepage and click 'get LastPass.' As you can see in the screenshot, the Safari plugin also adds a menu bar button (next to the back/forward buttons). It provides quick access to your preferences, vault, notes, form filler, and password generator.
Those of you running Snow Leopard, you'll need to run Safari in 32-bit mode - the LastPass installer will notify you when you launch it.
The LastPass plugin supports importing from 1Password, and their iPhone app is currently available on the App Store [iTunes link]. It's a great way to securely manage your passwords on Windows, Linux, and Mac - and in an ever-increasing number of browsers.
Google Chrome users, sit tight - a .crx extension can't be too far away now.
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theoneneo81 said 6:33PM on 9-03-2009
Finally now im just wating on Snow Leopard to arrive hopefully with the 64 bit i can totally stay on saffari
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iGate said 9:55PM on 9-03-2009
Great! i've been using the bookmarklet for an age now.
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lolMYNEWAIMSNlol said 10:21PM on 9-03-2009
I replaced Roboform with Lastpass a few months ago and am very satisfied and highly highly suggest it to anyone who has ridiculous amounts of passwords scattered across the web.
It's good to hear a Chrome extension is coming out also because this addon is really the only reason I still been using Firefox.
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Ghoti said 10:26PM on 9-03-2009
I agree.
Matthew Tommasi said 12:21AM on 9-04-2009
I have been using LastPass for a while now (on PC) and more recently on my iPhone, and think it is the best thing since sliced bread.
It makes internet browsing seamless. I highly recommend it!
It is great to see it is now available on Mac as well.
If anyone is interested I have done up a LastPass Guide to Online Password Management - http://thesocialmediaguide.com.au/2009/07/03/lastpass-guide-to-online-password-management/
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roboform said 8:58AM on 9-04-2009
FYI we're almost done with our Mac Safari and Chrome alpha versions for RoboForm password manager. They should both be publicly available within the next few weeks.
RoboForm users email me at s2davis (at) roboform [dot] com to be notified when each is released.
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