Follow these steps to install and set up the Bitdefender SecurePass extension on Windows and macOS web browsers. Bitdefender SecurePass is a multi-platform service that helps you store and organize all your online passwords.
Installation
- Activate Your Subscription:
- Before starting the installation, follow the instructions in the confirmation e-mail to activate your Bitdefender SecurePass subscription.
- Access SecurePass:
- On the left-hand side menu of your Bitdefender account, select SecurePass.
- On the left-hand side menu of your Bitdefender account, select SecurePass.
- Choose Your Browser:
- Click the name of the web browser you are using (Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Mozilla Firefox).
- Install the Browser Extension:
- You will be redirected to your browser’s extension store. Follow the on-screen instructions to add the Bitdefender SecurePass extension to your web browser.
Microsoft Edge
follow these steps:
Google Chrome
follow these steps:
Mozilla Firefox
follow these steps:
Safari
follow these steps:
Once the browser extension is installed, you can proceed to the setup process.
Setup
- Sign In:
- After adding the SecurePass extension to your browser, click on its icon
in the browser’s toolbar.
- If you don’t see the SecurePass icon in Edge, Chrome or Firefox click the puzzle piece near the address bar, then select Bitdefender SecurePass from the Extensions menu.
- If you don’t see the SecurePass icon in Edge, Chrome or Firefox click the puzzle piece near the address bar, then select Bitdefender SecurePass from the Extensions menu.
- Log in with the Bitdefender Central account associated with your SecurePass subscription.
- After adding the SecurePass extension to your browser, click on its icon
- Set Up Master Password:
- Upon signing in, you will be asked to create a master password. This password will unlock your SecurePass vault and encrypt your stored data.
- Enter a strong and unique master password, then click Save & Continue.
- Save Your Recovery Key:
- Next, you will be provided with a recovery key. This key will allow you to recover access to your vault if you forget your master password.
- Save the recovery key by copying it to your clipboard or downloading it as a PDF.
- Access Your Vault:
- Once the recovery key is saved, press the Access your Vault button to complete the setup and begin using Bitdefender SecurePass.
Additional Tips
After installing Bitdefender SecurePass on your Windows or Mac computer, follow these steps to disable the browser’s built-in password manager, to prevent duplicate prompts and enhance security: