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PIN unlock gives you a faster way to open Dashlane. Instead of a password, you enter a 6-digit PIN. Your PIN works only on the device or browser where you turn on PIN unlock.

For accounts protected by a Master Password, PIN unlock is available anywhere you use Dashlane. For accounts protected by single sign-on (SSO), you can use PIN unlock on mobile or in the macOS app.
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PIN unlock is different from a passwordless account protected by a PIN. A passwordless account uses a PIN instead of a Master Password as the main way to access your account.
Create a passwordless account protected by a PIN

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Overview: Unlock Dashlane

Select your device to see the setup steps.

Before you start: You need to install the Dashlane browser extension in your browser to use PIN unlock.

Install the Dashlane browser extension

  1. Open the Vault menu in the top left of the page, and then select Settings.
  2. Select Security settings.

  3. Turn on the PIN unlock setting.

  4. In the pop-up, enter your Master Password and select Next. If you logged in within the last 5 minutes, you won't see this pop-up.

  5. Choose a PIN and select Next.

  6. Enter your PIN again to confirm.

Your PIN is now active. After you lock Dashlane, you'll need your PIN to get back in.

Before you start: You need to turn on screen lock in your device settings before turning on PIN lock in the Dashlane app. Depending on your device, you'll likely find the setting in a section named "Security," "Screen lock," or "Lock screen."

Set screen lock on an Android device

Note: On Chromebooks, you won't have the option to turn on PIN lock for Dashlane.

  1. Select the menu icon, shown as three horizontal lines, to open the side menu.
  2. Select Settings and then Security.
  3. Turn on PIN lock.
  4. Create a 6-digit PIN. You can use any combination of numbers, but be sure you can remember it.
  5. Confirm your PIN.

Before you start: Make sure you've selected Turn Passcode On in your device settings.

Use a passcode with your iPhone

  1. On your iPhone, select Settings in the bottom menu and then Security.
  2. Turn on Use PIN. The PIN length is 6 digits.
  3. Create the PIN. You can use any combination of numbers, but be sure you can remember it.
  4. Confirm your PIN.

  1. Select the gear icon above the left menu, and then Security.
  2. Turn on Use PIN. Enter your Master Password, if prompted. The PIN length is 6 digits.
  3. Create the PIN. You can use any combination of numbers, but be sure you can remember it.
  4. Confirm your PIN.

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