Dashlane on the web and the browser extension are the versions of Dashlane you use in your computer browser.
With Dashlane on the web and the browser extension, you can securely store your logins and other data, then autofill that information as you browse.
To get started, install the Dashlane browser extension. An extension is a small program you install to add features to your browser. Extensions appear as small icons next to the field where you enter web addresses.
Note: If you use a tablet or phone, you don't need the Dashlane browser extension. Everything you need is in the Dashlane app on your tablet or phone.
Install the Dashlane browser extension for your favorite browser
You can also view, copy, and generate passwords or passphrases directly in the extension pop-up when you select the Dashlane D icon in your browser toolbar.
From the extension, you can open Dashlane on the web to view additional vault details and manage stored items. Dashlane opens in a full browser window with access to all features.
When you first open Dashlane on the web, you're prompted to add your first login. You can also open Logins in the side menu and import your logins at once, or add them one by one.
Learn more about what Dashlane and the browser extension can do:
Tour of Dashlane and the browser extension
Is the browser extension secure?
Dashlane on the web and the browser extension protect your data with device and browser authentication. "Authentication" means you prove that you're the owner of your Dashlane account.
To authenticate your device and browser, Dashlane runs a security check. Then, you enter the temporary code Dashlane sends to the email address you used to set up your account. You have 15 minutes to enter the code. Finally, enter your Master Password or account PIN, or use your security key to log in.
Important: If you choose to log in with a Master Password, the most important thing you can do to keep your account secure is to create a strong Master Password. You want a Master Password that's long, unique, difficult to guess, and easy to remember. To ensure the security and privacy of your data, we don't have a traditional "reset password" process like other websites and apps. No one at Dashlane knows your Master Password, and we can't send your password to you if you forget it.
You can also add an extra layer of security to the web version with Dashlane security tools, such as 2-factor authentication (2FA).
More about security in Dashlane
Protect your account with 2FA
The next three steps set up Dashlane on the web and the browser extension.
Step 1: Install the Dashlane browser extension for your favorite browser
Dashlane may not work in China due to Chinese data privacy laws.
The Dashlane browser extension is officially available for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. You can also use Dashlane in Chromium-based browsers, such as Opera and Brave. If you use a Linux or a Chromebook device, you can only use Dashlane with Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
Only install Dashlane from official sources, such as the Chrome Web Store, the Firefox Add-ons page, or the App Store.
Steps to install the Dashlane browser extension in all browsers
Install the Dashlane browser extension directly
If you've pinned the extension to your browser toolbar, the Dashlane D is green when you're logged in.
The Dashlane D is orange when you're not logged in. You need to log in first to access the web version.
For Safari, the Dashlane D is blue when you're logged in and gray when you're not logged in.
Step 2: Create or log in to your Dashlane account
After you install the extension in your browser, you can create a new Dashlane account or log in to your existing account.
To create a new account, you provide a login email address and verify your email. Then you set up your Master Password, PIN, or security key.
Follow the steps in the article that match how you want to log in:
Create an account protected by a Master Password
Create a Dashlane account protected by a PIN
Create a Dashlane account protected by a security key
To join a professional plan, accept the invite in your email before you create an account.
Getting started for professional plan members
If your professional plan uses single sign-on (SSO), you log in to Dashlane with your work password instead of a Master Password. SSO lets you use one login for Dashlane and your other work accounts. If you don’t know whether your plan uses SSO, ask your manager or plan admin.
Join a professional plan with SSO
Log in to your Dashlane account with SSO
For Safari: You need to log in separately to the Safari extension and the Dashlane macOS app, and verify each device individually. Self-hosted SSO isn't available in the Safari extension due to Apple limitations, so sign in through the macOS app instead.
Login and contact email addresses
Your login email address is the address you use to create and log in to your Dashlane account.
If you log in with a Master Password and aren’t part of a professional plan, you can change your login email address on the web. Professional plan admins can change the login email for plan members who log in with a Master Password.
Change the email address I use to log in to Dashlane
Change the login email address for your professional plan members
Note: The ability to change the login email for accounts without a Master Password will be available in the future.
You also have a contact email address. By default, Dashlane uses your login email as your contact email, but you can change it to a different address.
Make sure you have access to the inbox for your contact email address. Based on your security settings, Dashlane sends verification codes to that address. Dashlane uses these codes to check your identity when you change your Master Password, add new devices, or use your account recovery key. Verification codes expire after 15 minutes.
Step 3: Follow the onboarding checklist
After you've logged in to Dashlane, the Get Started page appears with an onboarding checklist.
Add logins to Dashlane
If you previously stored your passwords and login details in a browser or another password manager, you can import your data directly into Dashlane. You don't need to enter information manually. Visit this article for the ways you can import content:
Import your data into Dashlane
You can also add passwords one by one:
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From the Get started page, select Add your first login as you browse, and a list of some popular websites appears. Select the website you want to start with.
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Select Open selected website. If you're already logged in to the website, log out. When you log in again, a pop-up appears and asks if you want to save to Dashlane.
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Select Save. If Dashlane already has information saved for this site, a pop-up appears. Choose whether to update the login with this new password or create a new login for this website.
Try autofill
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Select Try autofill on the Get started page. Select Store personal info to continue.
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Dashlane asks you to enter basic details that websites might ask you for, such as your name, date of birth, and phone number. Enter your information and select Continue.
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Select Save and then Continue.
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On the next screen, you can test autofill. The Dashlane D appears in each field. Select one of the fields. In the pop-up, select the data you entered, and Dashlane will autofill the information. Select Done.
For Safari: Autofill in Safari works for forms, payments, and personal information, and includes the in-field Password Generator for strong passwords or passphrases. A few differences apply:
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Safari doesn't support copy and paste pop-ups for vault information. Use the right-click menu instead to autofill your username, password, payment information, or other vault data in any field.
- Autofill doesn't work for Basic Authentication login forms in Safari.
- AI-Powered Scam Protection and AI phishing alerts for fake sites aren't available in Safari.
Add your mobile device to Dashlane
You can add Dashlane to your mobile device from the Get started page. This step is optional, and you can complete it at any time.
- Select Get the mobile app.
- On the next screen, scan the QR code with your mobile device.
If you have issues, select It's not working for some tips. After you scan the code, follow the steps on your mobile device to install the Dashlane app.
Secure your organization with the Dashlane browser extension
The Dashlane browser extension:
- Monitors browser activity to detect potential security risks with advanced machine learning that identifies phishing attempts.
- Autofills credentials from an encrypted vault and blocks logins when it detects a risk.
- Logs, encrypts, and processes user interactions while your privacy is protected.
- Deploys silently across your organization.
With the Dashlane browser extension, the Dashlane Omnix® platform helps secure your organization in two main areas: Password Management and Credential Protection.
Learn more about the Dashlane Omnix platform
Compare Dashlane professional plans
Common questions
Any workarounds needed for the Safari extension?
Safari 17 or later supports deep links and redirects, such as Dashlane email links with device verification codes, sharing requests, plan information, and Admin Console links.
- Workaround: Open the link from the Dashlane email directly in the extension, then manually enter the code shown in the email.
What are the Safari extension's limitations and unavailable features?
Limitations
- You need to log in separately to the Safari extension and the Dashlane macOS app.
- Self-hosted SSO isn't available in the Safari extension due to Apple limitations. Sign in through the Dashlane macOS app instead.
- You can't use Touch ID to unlock the Safari extension. Biometric credentials must be tied to a consistent extension ID, and the extension ID changes each time you reload your browser.
Not available
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Safari doesn't support copy and paste pop-ups for vault information. Use the right-click menu instead to autofill your username, password, payment information, or other vault data in any field.
- AI-Powered Scam Protection and AI phishing alerts aren't available in Safari.
- DASH file export from the web version isn't available in Safari. Use Chrome or Firefox instead to export DASH files from Dashlane on the web.
- Autofill doesn't work for Basic Authentication login forms in Safari.
Next steps
Tour Dashlane and the browser extension
Sync your Dashlane data on all your devices
Dashlane on Android
Dashlane on iPhone and iPad
Explore the features available in Dashlane