If you're a long-time user of LastPass, you've probably accumulated a large number of passwords and website details in your vault. And you're probably familiar with how to share, monitor, and store important account information safely with LastPass. But what about the passwords you used to keep in other places? What do you need to know about how to remove saved passwords from common browsers and devices? And how can you use LastPass to regularly audit your password security?
Finding saved passwords
Before using a password manager like LastPass, it's common for people to let their browser capture usernames and passwords. They're convenient, but browser password managers are much more basic and offer fewer security features. Moving over to a password manager like LastPass is a security upgrade, but many people forget they stored passwords in their browser that they need to remove.
Do you still have credentials stored in your browser(s)? It's important to check so you can remove saved passwords:
- Chrome: Go directly to https://passwords.google.com/ or open the three dots menu > Settings > Passwords to see any stored accounts.
- Firefox: Click the three-line menu > Passwords to manage saved logins.
- Safari: Safari > Preferences > Passwords.
- Internet Explorer: Depending on your version, you might have slightly different menu options, but essentially under Tools > Internet Options > Autocomplete, you'll find stored data.
- Edge: Settings > Profiles > Passwords.
- iOS Keychain: Settings > Passwords.
- Android: Open Chrome and tap the three dots menu > Settings > Passwords.
Removing saved passwords
First, review the stored passwords closely. Are they logins you're still using? If so, have you already imported them to LastPass? If not, take a few minutes to transfer them over.
If you're no longer using an account, log in to the website and delete or deactivate it, so your personal information is also removed from the site. And if you stored a password in LastPass that you no longer need, it's just a few clicks to remove saved passwords from the vault or extension menu.
Now you can wipe your passwords from your browsers. Also, don't forget to check older browsers or devices that you're no longer using as much.
Audit your password security
After you remove saved passwords from your browsers, you can focus on using LastPass to improve your password security. With all passwords encrypted and secured in your password vault, you can better safeguard your credentials — and the accounts they protect.
An annual audit of your password security is a good idea. Use the LastPass Security Dashboard to see how you're doing at a glance. Identify weak or reused passwords so that you can immediately update them with a new password generated by LastPass. Watch your security score increase as you replace passwords. Also, enable dark web monitoring to be notified of any data breaches that exposed your information, so you can respond promptly and avoid getting hacked.
In short, getting started with a password manager like LastPass helps you be proactive with your online security. A browser password manager might passively save your logins, but it doesn't help you practice better security. With LastPass, you'll not only be able to see if any accounts are at risk, but you'll also have the tools to do something about it. A built-in password generator, a vault to manage stored data, a Security Dashboard for regular check-ups, and instant sync to any of your devices. Take advantage of all LastPass has to offer to take your security to the next level. 
