How to Delete the LastPass Account?

Are you looking to delete the LastPass account? Then, don’t worry! We are here to help you with that. This article will assist you throughout the process, just keep reading till the end.

LastPass is a popular freemium password manager for storing encrypted passwords online. It is widely popular among web users as it provides encrypted and safe password managing services. It allows syncing across different devices. Users can use its services if they have multiple accounts and cannot remember account credentials. LastPass disables the browser setting and allows users to automatically save passwords in the browser. However, its popularity is decreasing as many web browsers and antivirus programs provide similar types of features.

If you want to delete your LastPass account, then let’s check out some important things you must know about LastPass. There can be many reasons you want to delete your account like it has a lot of sensitive information floating over the internet.

Now, let’s see how to get rid of the account in the next topic.

What happens when you delete the LastPass account?

When you delete the LastPass account, all your data along with that account will be removed. However, if you again need to use LastPass, you can still use the same email address to create a new account. It will be better to check and cancel your subscription before deleting your account. Also, if you’ve remaining premium subscription time, then it will be credited to your new LastPass account.

Why should you delete the LastPass Account?

LastPass manages your password in the web browser. So, it contains much sensitive information and you might not want them over the internet. So, it’s better to delete your LastPass account. Moreover, it introduced a change to its free password plan that allows syncing on only one device type. It means you can sync either on your mobile, tablet, desktop, or other devices. And, if you want to sync across different device types, you have to pay for one of its premium plans. This made most of the users find other alternatives.

How to Delete the LastPass Account?

You can delete your LastPass account very easily by using a master password or without using the master password. You should know the email address you used for your LastPass account and master password if you’re trying to delete using a master password. You can export your data if you want before deleting your account.

Using Master password

1. Open the LastPass website on the browser.
2. Lookout for log-in at the top right and sign in to your account.
3. Then, tap on the dropdown menu on the upper right side, next to your profile/email address.
4. Choose Account Settings. Scroll down till you find Account Information and click on My Account.

   

5. Click on Delete Account inline to the Existing User.

   

6. You will be given two options Reset or Delete. Now, hit the press on Delete.

   

7. Click on the reason for deleting the account and tap Yes if you know the master password on the bottom.

   

8. Now, click Yes to confirm the process.

Note: You can directly go to the lastpass.com/delete_account.php after login and follow the above steps from 5 to 8.

Without Using the Master password

1. Open the link lastpass.com/delete_account.php and hit Enter.
2. Click on the Delete button.
3. Click on No if you don’t remember your LastPass master password.

   

4. Now, enter your email address associated with LastPass and click on Send Email.

   

5. You will get a mail asking for confirmation. Click on the link permanently delete my LastPass account now.
6. Select the reasons for deleting your account.
7. Lastly, hit on Delete at the bottom and click on Yes for further confirmation.

   

Can you export LastPass Password?

Yes, it is possible to export your password and it is even essential if you want to delete your account permanently. Follow these steps.

1. Open the LastPass website and log in to your account.
2. Go to More Options at the bottom left navigation.
3. Select Advanced from the sidebar menu.
4. Now, select export from the dropdown.
5. Type master password and tap on Submit.
6. Your password will be in a CSV format. Click select all (Ctrl + A) and Copy (Ctrl + C).
7. Open a notepad and paste it.
8. Now, save them on your desktop.

Export LastPass Data on iOS/Android?

1. Open the LastPass website and log in to your account.
2. Tap on three vertical lined icons at the top right corner.
3. Enable the Desktop Site option.
4. Now, follow the same above steps.

The above steps will help you to get rid of your LastPass account. Thus, we hope this article was helpful you till the end.