If you're running the new Dashlane app for Safari users extension, see How to check the new Dashlane app for Safari users extension.
If you're running the legacy desktop extension for Safari that is part of the Dashlane - Legacy desktop macOS application, learn how to check the Dashlane - Legacy extension in Safari.
Not sure? Find out which extension you're using.
This article shows you how to check that the Dashlane for Safari - Legacy extension is properly installed and activated in Safari on your device.
The Dashlane web app delivers an updated and improved Dashlane experience, allowing you to autofill and manage your passwords directly within your browser. The Dashlane for Safari - Legacy extension is completely independent of the Dashlane - Legacy app.
If you already used the Dashlane for Safari - Legacy, what's different about it? Everything and nothing—it's still the Dashlane you know and love but updated and improved.
Learn how to use Dashlane in your browser.
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Troubleshooting
If the Dashlane for Safari - Legacy extension doesn't seem to be working or isn't present in your browser at all, use the troubleshooting tool below to find out what might be wrong. Don't forget to review the additional information at the bottom of the page about its features.
New features
The Dashlane for Safari - Legacy extension gives you all the features you previously used in Safari plus much more.
Account creation
If you haven't already created your account, you can do so directly within the extension.
Click Create an account and follow the provided instructions. And that's it! You'll be Dashing in no time!
Touch ID compatibility
The Dashlane for Safari - Legacy extension allows you to log in to Dashlane and unlock your vault using the Touch ID biometric feature on your Mac.
You can enable it on the Extension preferences menu by selecting the Use Touch ID option.
Note that when you enable Use Touch ID, the option to remember your Master Password for 14 days will be disabled.
Unlock Dashlane with your Apple Watch
If you own an Apple Watch, you can use it to unlock the Dashlane for Safari - Legacy extension.
Please note: To use this feature, you must enable the Auto-Unlock feature on your Mac.
- On your Mac, go to the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
- Click Security & Privacy, and then click General.
- Select the “Allow Apple Watch to unlock your Mac” check box.
Easier password copy-paste feature
When accessing your Vault, you're able to copy the email and password directly from the credential list.
History on Password Generator
The new, more advanced Password Generator tab allows you to see the history of the passwords generated by it on a timeline. You can do this by clicking Show history.
To reveal the passwords themselves, hover over a password and click Show to reveal the generated password. You can also show multiple passwords at the same time.
Dark mode
The Dashlane for Safari - Legacy extension is compatible with Mac's Dark Mode.
