If you've previously used Safari, follow these instructions to upgrade. If you use another browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, no action is needed.
If you use an iPad or iPhone, you don't need the Dashlane Smart Extension. Everything you need is contained in the Dashlane app on your iPad and iPhone.
Dashlane might not work in China due to Chinese data privacy laws.
Important: With the Safari extension, self-hosted SSO isn’t available at this time due to Apple limitations, but you can use it through the macOS app. SSO means "single sign-on" and is typically offered to employees in a company. SSO means you use one login application to access Dashlane and your work accounts. If you don't know whether you have SSO, ask your manager or plan admin. If you have a personal account, you can disregard this message.
Dashlane offers a macOS app and a Safari extension. The extension leverages Apple's latest technology. An extension—also called a plug-in or an add-on—is a small program you download to add features to your computer browser. You can add the extension to your Safari browser.
More about the Dashlane Smart Extension
With the extension, you can use more of Dashlane's features and tools without needing to open the separate Dashlane macOS app. You have access to our feature-rich extension pop-up and in-browser vault view, as well as the best Autofill capabilities that Dashlane has to offer.
What operating systems can I use with Dashlane on Apple devices?
About the Dashlane macOS app
I thought Dashlane was going to be a web-first product. Is the Dashlane macOS app another desktop app?
The Dashlane macOS app opens in its own window on your computer desktop, instead of in a browser tab. The macOS app is available for macOS computers and works independently of the extension. The macOS app and the extension are installed together from the App Store. You can use the macOS app alongside the extension if you choose.
Our goal is to continue providing the best possible experience for our customers who use Safari, which is why we've released the Dashlane Smart Extension for Safari. The extension incorporates all the recent Autofill improvements available on Chrome and Firefox, while still providing an Apple-native experience.
What does Dashlane look like on the macOS app?
You'll find that the Dashlane macOS app workflows are similar to the workflows when you use the Dashlane app on the iPad. Open the Dashlane macOS app from your computer's Applications folder, the Launchpad, or from the dock if you moved it.
Example of the Dashlane macOS app appearing on the Launchpad screen. Open Launchpad from the dock and select the Dashlane icon to open the macOS app.
On the Dashlane macOS app, you can access your Logins, Secure Notes, Payments, Personal Info, and IDs from the left menu. You can also check your Password Health, set up Collections, and share items in your vault.
Password Health
Organize your logins with Collections
Share your saved items
Select the gear icon at the top of the left menu to open the Settings screen. From Settings, you can update your contact email address, set up your account recovery key, manually log out of Dashlane, and more.
Change your contact email address in Dashlane
Set up and use Dashlane's account recovery key
About the Dashlane Smart Extension for Safari
The Dashlane Smart Extension for Safari improves your online experience. An extension—also called a plug-in or an add-on—is a small program you download to add features to your computer browser.
From the extension pop-up, use the shortcuts to open the web app, sync your devices, and access our Help Center. You can also manage your logins and other data, and access Autofill settings and our Password Generator. The extension is optional, but it reduces your need to use the Dashlane macOS app. With the extension, you can use more Dashlane features and tools right in your browser.
What does Dashlane look like in the Dashlane Smart Extension?
If you have the Safari extension installed, select the Dashlane D gray icon next to the Safari address bar to open the extension pop-up.
In the extension pop-up, you have two menus near the top to access your data, change your Autofill settings, and generate passwords. At the bottom of the pop-up, select Open the web app to open the app in a new browser tab for more features.
The Safari extension and web app work the same way as the extension and web app in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Chromium-based browsers like Opera and Brave. When you have the Safari extension installed, you can use any instructions you find for the extension or the web app.
Tour the web app and Dashlane Smart Extension
Minimum requirements
The Dashlane Smart Extension for Safari is available for macOS devices using Sonoma (macOS 14.0) or later.
To use the extension, you'll need to update to the latest version of macOS. Apple always offers free upgrades to the latest version of macOS, which can be installed on most Mac computers.
If you can't update your OS now, we know it's not ideal, but you'll need to install and use the extension on another compatible browser.
People using Chrome and Firefox can access Dashlane with the web app.
What's the Autofill experience like?
With the Dashlane Smart Extension, you have improved control over Autofill. This extension aligns with Apple's security and privacy standards and completely integrates with the Apple ecosystem. With our Machine Learning Autofill Engine, Autofill works everywhere you go with improved accuracy and faster adaptation.
You can use all the previously available Autofill capabilities for forms, payment, and personal information. You can also save and update passwords as you browse and use the in-field Password Generator. And the Safari extension has the latest improvements that were only available on Chrome and Firefox.
Check out what you can do with Autofill in Dashlane
What isn't available in the Dashlane Smart Extension for Safari, or has limitations?
Coming with Apple's Safari 17 release
- Ability to use deep links/redirects like Dashlane email links containing device verification codes, sharing requests, plan information, and Admin Console links
- Workaround: Open links from Dashlane emails directly in the extension and manually enter codes shown in emails
- Phishing prevention by redirecting away from malicious websites posing as Dashlane
Limitations
- Need to log in separately to the Safri extension and the Dashlane macOS app
- Self-hosted SSO isn’t available on the Safari extension due to Apple limitations, but you can use it through the macOS app
- Workaround: Sign in through the macOS app instead of using the browser extension
- Can't use Touch ID to unlock the Safari extension due to a limitation on Safari’s side
- Reason: Biometric credentials must be tied to a consistent extension ID, but the extension ID changes each time the browser is reloaded
Not available
- Copy and paste pop-ups for entering vault information without Autofill due to a limitation on Safari’s side
- Workaround: Use the right-click menu to autofill your username, password, payment info, or other data stored in your vault, in any field
- Phishing alerts due to a limitation on Safari’s side
- Exporting DASH files with the web app in Safari
Apple users can export DASH files using the web app in a browser like Chrome or Firefox
- Autofill won't work for Basic Authentication login forms due to a limitation on Safari's side
Turn on the Dashlane Smart Extension for Safari
Existing Safari users
Follow these steps to turn on the Dashlane Smart Extension for Safari:
- Select Safari in the Safari browser toolbar and then select Preferences or Settings, depending on your macOS version.
- In the window, select Extensions in the top menu.
- Select the checkbox for Dashlane and clear the checkboxes for any other Dashlane extensions if they appear.
- If you have autofill turned on for Safari, you need to turn it off for Dashlane Autofill to work:
- Select Safari in the Safari browser menu bar and then select Preferences or Settings, depending on your macOS version.
- In the window, select AutoFill in the top menu.
- Clear the checkboxes.
- You must also accept permission requests to grant the extension access to all websites. Allow access either directly in the Safari Settings in the Extensions section or from the extension pop-up.
- When you open the extension, you need to log in again.
- You also need to verify the new device when you log in to the extension by entering a verification code sent to your email or the token from your 2FA app. Copy the link to enter the verification code instead of selecting the link in the email.
New Safari users
When you create your Dashlane account, you'll go through our onboarding checklist. Then you'll choose the Safari extension for your Dashlane experience.
- Download the Dashlane app from the Mac App Store
- Open the Dashlane app and create a new account. You're guided through the process with our onboarding checklist.
- The extension isn't enabled by default. We recommend that you turn on Dashlane for the best Autofill experience:
- Select Safari in the Safari browser menu bar and then select Preferences or Settings, depending on your macOS version.
- In the window, select Extensions in the top menu.
- Select the checkbox for Dashlane and clear the checkboxes for any other Dashlane extensions if they appear.
- You must also accept permission requests to grant the extension access to all websites. Allow access either directly in the Safari Settings in the Extensions section or from the extensions pop-up.
- If you have autofill turned on for Safari, you need to turn it off for Dashlane Autofill to work:
- Select Safari in the Safari browser menu bar and then select Preferences or Settings, depending on your macOS version.
- In the window, select AutoFill in the top menu.
- Clear the checkboxes.
- In Safari, when you open the extension, you need to log in again.
- You also need to verify the new device when you log in to the extension by entering a verification code sent to your email. Copy the link to enter the verification code instead of selecting the link in the email.