NETGEAR Armor Password Manager: Frequently Asked Questions

NETGEAR Armor Password Manager is a password manager built on open-source technology, designed for easy and secure password management. It lets you create, save, autofill, and share strong passwords effortlessly. Available on both computers and smartphones, NETGEAR Armor Password Manager works with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and offers apps for Android and iOS, plus a web version for managing passwords from any browser.

To install NETGEAR Armor Password Manager:

• Activate the subscription in your NETGEAR Armor account.
• Select Password Manager in the left menu.
• For Windows and macOS devices, install the browser extension in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari.
• For mobile devices, install the app via Google Play (Android) or App Store (iOS).

After installation:

• Log in with your NETGEAR Armor account.
• Set up a master password, which will encrypt your data.
• Save your recovery key to regain access if you forget your master password.

The master password is used to encrypt and unlock your NETGEAR Armor Password Manager vault. It is not stored by NETGEAR, making it essential for protecting your data. You need this password to access all the information stored in the password manager.

If you forget your master password, you can use the recovery key (saved during the setup process) to reset it and regain access to your vault. Simply click on “Lost password?” and enter your recovery key to reset your master password.

• For detailed instructions, please refer to: How to Reset the Master Password for NETGEAR Armor Password Manager.

To access NETGEAR Armor Password Manager through any browser, go to https://armor.netgear.com/ and log in with your NETGEAR Armor account.

The web client lets you view and manage your passwords without installing an extension. It offers the same features as the browser extension, except for autofill and automatic password saving.

To add an item like account, credit card, identity or note:

1. Open NETGEAR Armor Password Manager and click the “Add item” button.
2. Choose the item type (e.g. Account, Credit Card, Identity, Note).
3. Enter the required information and click “Save.”

For detailed instructions, please refer to: How to Manually Save Passwords in NETGEAR Armor Password Manager.

To edit an item saved in the vault:

1. Open NETGEAR Armor Password Manager and click on the item you want to modify (account, credit card, note, identity).
2. Click the “Edit” button.
3. When you’re done making changes, click “Save”.

Yes, you can import passwords from other password managers:

1. Export your data from the old password manager.
2. In NETGEAR Armor Password Manager, go to Settings (‘More’ on the mobile app) > Import passwords.
3. Select the file type and import the data.

For detailed instructions, please refer to: How to Import Passwords into NETGEAR Armor Password Manager.

NETGEAR Armor Password Manager can import passwords from the following password managers and browsers:

• Password Managers: 1Password, Bitdefender SecurePass, Bitdefender Password Manager, Bitdefender Wallet, Bitwarden, Dashlane, Kaspersky, Keepass, LastPass, NETGEAR Armor Password Manager, Roboform, SaferPass.
• Browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox.

• For iOS: Go to Settings > General (or Passwords – for iOS 17 and earlier)> Autofill & Passwords > enable NETGEAR Armor.
• For Android: Open the NETGEAR Armor app > Settings > Password Manager > Set as default > Open Settings > enable NETGEAR Armor.

To organize items in folders:

1. Create a folder by pressing “Add folder.”
2. Name the folder and press “Create.”
3. To move an item, open it, tap the edit icon, and select the folder name.

For detailed instructions, please refer to: How to Organize Passwords into Folders in NETGEAR Armor Password Manager.

To securely share items from your vault:

1. Select the item.
2. Choose “Share link” from the menu.
3. Generate a share link with options like expiration dates, usage limit, and password protection.

For detailed instructions, please refer to: How to Share Passwords Securely with NETGEAR Armor Password Manager.

If a shared link is password-protected and the wrong password is entered, NETGEAR Armor will display an error message, preventing access to the shared data.

After enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) on a supported website or app, scan the QR code with NETGEAR Armor Password Manager and save it in your vault. This code will be needed alongside your password for future logins.

• For detailed instructions, please refer to: How to Use NETGEAR Armor as a 2FA Authenticator App.

The Groups feature allows you to share credentials with a group of people:

1. Create a group in the “Groups” section.
2. Share credentials with the group by setting specific rights (read, write, grant).

For detailed instructions, please refer to: How to Share Passwords with Groups.

Yes. Right-click on the page during checkout, select NETGEAR Armor Password Manager, and choose “Auto-fill credit card info” to automatically fill the details saved in your vault.

• For detailed instructions, please refer to: How to Autofill Card Details with NETGEAR Armor Password Manager.

NETGEAR Armor Password Manager includes a Security Report that evaluates your stored passwords, identifying:

• Breached passwords
• Weak passwords
• Old passwords (used for more than 6 months)
• Duplicate passwords

For detailed instructions, please refer to: How to Check the Strength of Stored Passwords

Yes. NETGEAR Armor Password Manager uses end-to-end encryption and requires both your NETGEAR Armor login and master password to access your data.

To immediately end active sessions on all devices:

1. Go to Settings in NETGEAR Armor Password Manager.
2. Click the “Lock account” button.

To lock the vault after a set time across devices:

1. Go to Settings in NETGEAR Armor Password Manager.
2. Click the “PIN setup” button.
3. Enter your master password.
4. Set a PIN code and choose how long NETGEAR Armor Password Manager stays unlocked before it locks automatically and required the PIN.

For detailed instructions, please refer to: How to Lock NETGEAR Armor Password Manager on All Devices.

• In the web version: Click Settings > Display language > choose your preferred language from the available options.
• On mobile: Go to your device’s Language settings > set the device to the language you want to use.