Is it safe to keep using LastPass after the 2022 security breach?

While LastPass maintains their Master Password and vault encryption weren't directly compromised, encrypted vaults were stolen. Security experts recommend changing all important passwords and considering migration to alternative password managers. Whether to continue using LastPass is a personal security decision.

How do I export my LastPass passwords?

Log into the LastPass web vault (not browser extension), click your email > Advanced Options > Export. Your vault exports as a CSV file containing all passwords in plain text. Save this file to an encrypted location immediately and delete it after importing to your new password manager.

Can I delete my account if I'm a Families admin?

Not while you have active family members. You must first remove all family members or transfer admin rights to another family member. Once you're no longer the admin with active members, you can proceed with account deletion.

What password manager should I switch to from LastPass?

Popular alternatives include Bitwarden (open-source, affordable, excellent security), 1Password (feature-rich, user-friendly), Dashlane (premium features), or KeePass (offline, maximum control). Most can import LastPass data directly. Research security track records and features before choosing.

Will I get a refund for my LastPass Premium subscription?

No. LastPass does not provide refunds for unused premium subscription time when you delete your account. If you have remaining prepaid time, it's forfeited. Consider waiting until your subscription naturally expires before deletion to get full value.

Can I reactivate my LastPass account after deletion?

No. Account deletion is permanent and irreversible. However, you can create a new LastPass account using the same or different email address. You'll start with a completely empty vault and need to re-enter passwords manually or import from backups.

How do I securely delete my LastPass export file?

After importing your passwords into a new password manager, permanently delete the CSV export file. On Windows, use Shift+Delete and empty recycle bin, or use secure deletion tools. On Mac, use secure empty trash. On Linux, use shred command. The export file is extremely sensitive and must be completely removed.

How to Delete Your LastPass Account - Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

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Steps

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Official Resources

Official LastPass Support - Delete Your Account

Official deletion guide from LastPass

Additional Resources

[1]

LastPass Privacy Policy

Official privacy policy explaining data handling and encryption

[2]

LastPass Security

Information about LastPass's zero-knowledge security model

[3]

Export LastPass Data

Guide to exporting your vault before account deletion

Step-by-Step Guide

Export Your Complete LastPass Vault

Export all passwords, secure notes, form fills, and payment cards from your LastPass vault. Log into the LastPass web vault, go to Advanced Options > Export, and download your data in CSV format. LastPass uses zero-knowledge encryption - once deleted, your data cannot be recovered by anyone including LastPass.

Tips

•Export from the web vault at lastpass.com (not browser extension)
•Data exports in unencrypted CSV format - handle with extreme care
•Save the export file to an encrypted location immediately
•Verify the export file contains all your passwords
•Export multiple times if you have a large vault to ensure completeness
•Consider exporting secure notes separately

Warnings

•Export files contain ALL passwords in plain text - extremely sensitive
•Once account is deleted, data is PERMANENTLY IRRECOVERABLE
•LastPass cannot recover your data due to zero-knowledge encryption

Import Data Into Alternative Password Manager

Before deleting LastPass, set up and fully test an alternative password manager. Import your LastPass export into the new password manager (most support LastPass CSV import). Verify all passwords imported correctly and test critical account logins.

Tips

•Popular alternatives: Bitwarden, 1Password, Dashlane, KeePass
•Most password managers have built-in LastPass import feature
•Test importing a small sample before full vault import
•Verify critical passwords (email, banking) work correctly
•Install new password manager on all devices before deleting LastPass
•Update browser extensions with new password manager

Warnings

•Do NOT delete LastPass until new password manager is fully working
•Test access to critical accounts with new manager before deletion

Remove Family or Team Members

If you're the admin of a LastPass Families or Teams account, you must remove all members or transfer admin rights before deletion. Log into your account admin panel, navigate to Manage Users, and remove each member or transfer ownership to another admin.

Tips

•Notify family/team members before removal
•Export member contact information if needed
•Transfer admin rights to another member if continuing the plan
•Ensure members have their own accounts before removal
•Individual account holders can skip this step

Warnings

•Cannot delete account while serving as admin with active members
•Members lose access to shared folders immediately upon removal

Cancel LastPass Premium Subscription

If you have a LastPass Premium, Families, or Teams subscription, cancel it before deleting your account. Log into your account, go to Account Settings > Subscription, and cancel auto-renewal. Your premium access continues until the end of the billing period.

Tips

•Cancel subscription but wait to delete until you're ready
•Premium features remain active until subscription expires
•No refunds for remaining subscription time
•Free account users can skip this step
•Download your Emergency Access Kit if you have one

Warnings

•Remaining subscription time forfeited without refund upon deletion
•Premium features required for full vault export on some plans

Delete Your LastPass Account

Once you've exported data and have a working alternative, log into lastpass.com, go to Account Settings > Advanced > Delete Account. LastPass will ask you to confirm deletion by entering your Master Password. Click 'Delete' to permanently remove your account and all vault data.

Tips

•Have your Master Password ready for confirmation
•Read all deletion warnings carefully
•Deletion is immediate and irreversible
•Uninstall LastPass from all devices after deletion
•Remove LastPass browser extensions
•Delete exported CSV files once imported to new manager
•Remove LastPass from mobile devices

Warnings

•Account deletion is PERMANENT and IRREVERSIBLE
•All vault data permanently deleted and cannot be recovered
•LastPass cannot help recover data after deletion due to zero-knowledge encryption
•Email address can be reused to create new account, but data is lost forever

Important Warnings

All Passwords Permanently and Irrecoverably Lost

LastPass uses zero-knowledge encryption, meaning only you can decrypt your vault. Once your account is deleted, ALL passwords, secure notes, form fills, and payment information are permanently and irrecoverably lost. Even LastPass cannot recover your data because they never had the decryption keys. You could lose access to hundreds of critical accounts forever.

Export Files Contain Unencrypted Passwords

When you export your LastPass vault to CSV, the file contains ALL your passwords in plain text format. This is extremely sensitive data. If this file is compromised, all your accounts are at immediate risk. The export file must be stored in an encrypted location and deleted permanently after importing to your new password manager.

Security Concerns From Past Data Breaches

LastPass experienced security breaches in 2022 where encrypted vault data was stolen. While your Master Password wasn't compromised, the encrypted vaults could potentially be cracked with enough computing power. Users concerned about these breaches should change all critical passwords before and after switching to a new password manager.

Cannot Delete With Active Family/Team Members

If you're the administrator of a LastPass Families or Teams account with active members, you cannot delete your account. You must first remove all members or transfer admin rights to someone else. This protects other users from suddenly losing access to their password vaults and shared folders.

No Refunds for Remaining Subscription

LastPass does not provide refunds for unused premium subscription time when you delete your account. If you have months or years of prepaid premium service remaining, that entire value is forfeited without compensation. Consider using your subscription until natural expiration before deletion.

Emergency Access and Sharing Lost

All Emergency Access configurations, shared folders, and shared passwords with family/colleagues are immediately terminated upon account deletion. Recipients lose access to shared items. Ensure important shared passwords are transferred to others before deletion.

Alternatives to Consider

Migrate to More Secure Password Manager

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Instead of abandoning password managers, switch to a more secure alternative like Bitwarden, 1Password, or KeePass. Given LastPass's security history, many users migrate to alternatives while maintaining password management best practices.

Pros

•Maintain secure password management practices
•Alternatives may have better security track record
•Open-source options provide transparency (Bitwarden, KeePass)
•Many alternatives are free or lower cost
•Easy import from LastPass export file

Cons

•Learning curve with new interface
•Migration effort required for all devices
•May lack some LastPass-specific features
•Potential costs for premium alternatives

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Downgrade to Free Account

easy

Cancel your premium subscription and downgrade to LastPass Free instead of fully deleting your account. This eliminates ongoing costs while preserving your vault for emergency access.

Pros

•Keep all passwords accessible
•No subscription costs
•Can upgrade again if needed
•Maintains password history
•Zero risk of losing access to accounts

Cons

•Free tier has limited features (single device type)
•Security concerns from past breaches remain
•Account data still stored by LastPass
•May receive upgrade prompts

5 min

Export and Keep Account Inactive

easy

Export your vault data, set up alternative password manager, but keep LastPass account as emergency backup. Stop adding new passwords but maintain read-only access to old credentials.

Pros

•Backup access to passwords if new manager fails
•Safety net during transition period
•Can reference old passwords if needed
•Gradual migration at your pace
•Zero risk of catastrophic data loss

Cons

•Managing two password managers is complex
•Security concerns from breaches still apply
•Data still stored by LastPass
•May confuse which manager has current passwords

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. LastPass uses zero-knowledge encryption, meaning only you have the keys to decrypt your vault. Once deleted, all data is permanently lost. LastPass cannot recover it because they never had access to your unencrypted passwords. You must export your data before deletion or lose everything forever.

References & Citations

[1]
LastPass Privacy Policy
Official privacy policy explaining data handling and encryption
https://www.lastpass.com/legal/privacy-policy
[2]
LastPass Security
Information about LastPass's zero-knowledge security model
https://www.lastpass.com/security/what-if-lastpass-gets-hacked
[3]
Export LastPass Data
Guide to exporting your vault before account deletion
https://support.lastpass.com/s/document-item?bundleId=lastpass&topicId=LastPass/export_your_passwords_and_secure_notes.html

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LastPass Account Deletion

How We Verified This Guide

Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Export Your Complete LastPass Vault

Import Data Into Alternative Password Manager

Remove Family or Team Members

Cancel LastPass Premium Subscription

Delete Your LastPass Account

Important Warnings

All Passwords Permanently and Irrecoverably Lost

Export Files Contain Unencrypted Passwords

Security Concerns From Past Data Breaches

Cannot Delete With Active Family/Team Members

No Refunds for Remaining Subscription

Emergency Access and Sharing Lost

Alternatives to Consider

Migrate to More Secure Password Manager

Downgrade to Free Account

Export and Keep Account Inactive

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

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