Create a passwordless account protected by a security key

You can create a Dashlane account that uses a physical security key instead of a Master Password. With an account protected by a security key, you don't need to create or remember a complex password. Instead, you use your security key to log in, which provides strong protection against phishing attacks.

Log in to a passwordless account protected by a security key
Log out of a passwordless account protected by a security key
Manage login settings for a passwordless account protected by a security key

Security key login is available only to customers with Dashlane personal plans and to the first admin of a new professional plan.
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Early access: Use security key login for the admin account of a professional plan
I have a passwordless account and want to buy or join a Dashlane professional plan

Before you start

You can create this type of account only in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. After creating your account, you can use your security key to log in to Dashlane on your Android device or in Chrome or Edge on any computer.

Add a device using a security key

You can use any security key that meets the FIDO2 standards. You can add additional security keys as backups. We strongly recommend adding at least one backup key in case you lose your primary key.

Find FIDO2-certified products in the FIDO Alliance database

Tip: Security key login makes using passkeys stored in Dashlane easier and more secure. The security key replaces your Master Password during the user verification step.
More about user verification for passkeys

Create an account protected by a security key in your web browser

1. Install the Dashlane browser extension in your Chrome or Edge browser
2. Open Dashlane in your Chrome or Edge web browser

3. Enter the email address you want to use to log in to Dashlane. Use an email address that's never been associated with another Dashlane account. Select Next.

   Note: After you've created an account protected by a security key, you can’t change your login email address. If you need to use a different login email address, you can create a new account and move your data and subscription to that account.
   Move your data and subscription to a new Dashlane account

   

4. A security check is performed. This security check confirms the request is genuine, so attackers can't fake the process or trick you into a login on a fake website.

   Enter the verification code sent to you by email. You have 15 minutes to enter your code and complete the process.

   Problems with email verification codes

   

5. You’ll see options to secure your account. Select Use a security key.

   

6. Insert your security key into your device.

7. You'll see a pop-up from your device asking you to enter your security key PIN. For new security keys, you'll be asked to set up a PIN first. The PIN is unique to your security key. You'll also be asked to touch the key. Follow the instructions in the pop-up.

   Note: Some keys use biometrics instead of a PIN.

   Example of a security key pop-up on a Mac computer:

   

8. Check the box to accept Dashlane's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Then select Create account with security key.

   

9. You'll see the same pop-up on your device again, asking you to enter your security key PIN and either touch the key or use biometrics. Follow the instructions in the pop-up to confirm your account setup.

Your account protected by a security key is ready to use. We recommend that you add Dashlane to more than one device. If you lose access to one device, you can still use Dashlane on your other devices.

Log in to your account on a new device

Common questions