

They should note though that the web app is read-only. Users can access their data on the web as well, which is useful if you are on a public PC, mobile phone or computer that's not compatible with the Dashlane desktop app.

Information may also be stored in the cloud, if users select to synchronize their information across devices for instance.

Data is encrpyted with an AES-256 key before it is written to the computer's hard drive. You can synchronize password information easily, provided that your devices are running a support operating system and web browser. The developers have published a white paper that explains the security concept in detail. The desktop app is protected by a master password which needs to be supplied on start before you are able to access the information. These information can then be filled out automatically whenever you register a new account on a site. The program takes care of multiple identities for you, and if you like also of ID related information and payments that you make on the Internet. Just click in the password field of the registration form, and then on the generate strong password button that appears right beneath it to create a strong password.ĭashlane furthermore can do all the form filling for you, if identity related information have been saved into the program's database previously. You can configure the program to generate strong passwords for you whenever you register new accounts. It is furthermore possible to click into a login form directly to select one of the available accounts for the site. It can fill out login information automatically for you if you have configured it that way, and will automatically ask you if you want to send new logins to the password manager for safe keeping. The browser extension basically acts as a link between the desktop app and the web browser.
