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LastPass is the simplest, safest way to share passwords
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The risks of sharing passwords through unsecured channels
Traditional methods pose security risks
Data breaches and unauthorized access is common when sharing through unsafe methods: text messages can be hacked; phone calls can be overheard; emails can be forwarded to the wrong person.
Anyone can read your information
It’s not typical to send encrypted emails and texts. When unencrypted, everything you share is sent in its plain text format: if a hacker accesses your messages, they’ll have direct access to your sensitive information.
You can’t control where your info goes
Old password sharing methods offer no control or limit over your info: share a password with one person, they share it to someone else, so on and so on. There’s no mechanism to restrict access or further sharing.
Share passwords without sharing any sensitive data
Maintain cybersecurity by providing access to passwords without ever allowing the plain text password to be seen.
Have full control over what and when to share
Share and revoke login credentials at any time from your LastPass password vault’s sharing center.
Share passwords in folders
Bundle passwords for shared accounts – such as streaming login credentials for family members – into folders for safe, easy access.
Share more than login information
Safely share WiFi info, banking details, tax documents, credit cards, secure notes, and more with people you trust.
Simplify collaboration in and out of your business
Group passwords by team members or project so users only have access to the shared passwords they need to get the job done.
Set permissions by user
Share folders with many team members while customizing permissions by user – like whether they can all or some of the folder’s contents.
Manage password sharing terms instantly
Keep sensitive information safe by automatically updating and revoking access as needed – like when an end-user leaves your organization.
Extend sharing features to family members
Spread cybersecurity practices from work to home by offering every employee a free LastPass Families password manager account.
Store info in encrypted password vaults
Save login credentials passwords in your encrypted password vault and safely share them to other user’s password vaults.
Create new, unique passwords for sharing
Generate hacker-proof login credentials with the built-in password generator, which created complex, strong passwords for new accounts.
Enhance security with multifactor authentication
Add additional authentication on top of complex passwords, like fingerprint scans, for enhanced security measures.
Monitor cybersecurity with dark web monitoring
Keep track of your shared passwords and online accounts by enabling 24/7 data breach monitoring.
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Prioritize password hygiene and security awarenessÂ
Create an environment of cybersecurity awareness, informing others how they introduce and maintain better password habits to avoid costly risks.
Educate friends and family on secure password practicesÂ
Spread cybersecurity awareness to family members and friends, teaching them why it’s important to avoid password reuse and practice safe password sharing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most secure way to share a password?
The most secure way to share passwords is through a password manager. While common methods – sharing passwords by email, through a shared spreadsheet, or sharing via text message – are convenient, they’re not safe. These unsecured methods of sharing leave you and your sensitive information open to vulnerabilities that could be breached by the most novice hackers.
A password manager is the best way to share passwords as it offers encrypted password sharing: a method that hides your plain text password from anyone who isn’t you and who you’re sharing it with. With LastPass, a password is never shared outside of your password vault; it’s only ever kept in your vault and the vault of those you’re sharing with.
What is the best tool to share passwords?Â
The best tool to share passwords is a password manager like LastPass. It’s the most secure way to share passwords, as it provides people and businesses with integrated security controls that keep passwords safe.
For personal users, passwords can be shared one at a time, or you can group passwords by need. For instance, a user can group all their billing passwords in one place – banking, cell phone provider, internet, utilities – to share with their spouse. Best of all, the passwords remain encrypted at all times: they are only available on your password vault and the vaults of users you share them with.
With LastPass, businesses can control how passwords are shared with end-users. By integrating with an established user directory and leveraging LastPass’ security policies, admins can automatically share passwords with relevant team members, groups, vendors, and partners, all while being able to revoke access whenever necessary.
How to share passwords with other people?Â
The best password managers offer users secure measures and functionality to share passwords with other users and several users at once. With LastPass, users can group passwords by folders and needs and share them with others. Passwords are always encrypted while shared from one LastPass password vault to another, ensuring the password is always safe.
What is the best way to send passwords via email
In general, you should not share passwords via email. Sharing via the best password managers, like LastPass, 1Password, or Bitwarden, is the more secure option, as they offer end-to-end password sharing, ensuring your password will not be seen in its plain text form while in transit.
However, if you do choose to share passwords or sensitive information via email, you should do so through an encrypted email. For instance, Gmail can send encrypted emails if you need to share sensitive information like login credentials, tax documents, your social security number, etc.
Are shared passwords more easily hacked
When shared in their plain text form via text message, email, or as a Post-it® note, you run the risk of being attacked by hackers. Because you are sharing your sensitive information in an unsafe, unencrypted way, you leave yourself open to a data breach. It will take a hacker a second to see your password, copy it, and then log in to your accounts.
Passwords shared via password managers are kept secure thanks to end-to-end encryption. Users sharing passwords can even choose to keep shared passwords private from others, wherein users with access can log in but will never be able to view the password in its plain text form, heightening security further for the original account holder.
Is it safe to share passwords
Password sharing can be done securely – but with the right precautions. The best password managers offer end-to-end encryption which will protect every password you send.
What precautions should be taken when sharing passwords
Security should be top of mind whenever sharing passwords. The best method is always the most secure way.
Methods like sharing via text message or email are unsafe, as you’re sharing through an unsecured digital messenger. The lack of encryption, and the fact that the password is written in clear plain text, means that any junior hacker could easily steal your sensitive data. Something as simple as forgetting to log out of your email on a public computer could prove fatal to your passwords and sensitive information.
Password sharing via a password manager like LastPass is your best option, as it provides end-to-end encryption sharing between users. It also provides fine-tuned control over password sharing: you can share passwords without a user ever being able to see the password in its plain text format; you can also revoke shared passwords whenever necessary, whether it’s someone you no longer want using your credentials or an employee who’s left your organization.
Are there legal implications of sharing passwords?Â
The legality around password sharing is a grey area, especially depending on the service whose login credentials you’re sharing. Most sites and services have no problem with password sharing, but there are recent cases, such as with Netflix, where password sharing has been said to breach copyright law.
In other cases, some will point to the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), a cybersecurity law considered to be applicable to password sharing. In 2016, a U.S. appeals court ruled that password sharing was considered illegal, particularly when a password is shared with an unauthorized person.
This is why secure password sharing is essential for businesses, both for the security of your team members and your organization’s sensitive information. With LastPass, you can limit password access to approved users only, while also revoking the ability to share passwords outside of your organization. In the event an employee is terminated, you can immediately revoke their access to passwords to guarantee unauthorized access does not occur.