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Hackers can easily break into any of your accounts if your password is something that is predictable. All the hacker needs is your user ID and password - which is often easy to guess as people usually pick their birth name or email address. Once in there the intruder can invade your inbox, online accounts (social media, shopping, games etc.), and even your bank account. This is where Dashlane comes in. It hides your trail of logins, passwords, and other personal data to protect both your password and your identity.

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Dashlane provides you with the safest and simplest way to go online.

The developers of Dashlane took a sleek and straightforward approach to its interface so you can easily determine what tool you need at any given time. For example, under the Security functionality you will find the Identity Dashboard. This key feature gives you a quick summary of all the passwords in your Dashlane database. But it’s not just a simple list of passwords. The summary lets you know which of your passwords are strong, weak, reused or compromised. You can change each of the passwords yourself, or you can use the auto-change feature for supported sites.

If that's not enough, you can have Dashlane change multiple passwords at once. You simply click on the Passwords tab to find the Password Changer. This tool will show you which of the passwords Dashlane can change. You can select multiple websites or all the pages on your dashboard at once, and Dashlane will give each account a unique and reliable password.

You can also keep your online purchases in check by storing them in the Dashlane app. The Receipts feature will automatically detect invoices of items you buy online. You can manually record items from unsupported sites or services. Just click the Add New Receipt button to fill the total amount, date of purchase, url etc.

Call for backup

The password manager also allows you to determine an Emergency Contact. This person should be your most trustworthy, reliable and responsive friend or relative because he will have access to your account within 48 hours of reporting an emergency. If you have an urgent issue, you can request to have this person access your account immediately or within 24 hours. You can also reach out to Dashlane's Customer Support team. You can contact them in three ways: through the Dashlane Support Website, through the Web Form or through the Live Chat between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (UTC/GMT -4:00 hours in Eastern Daylight Time). If you ever have an emergency, expect that you will receive an informative, quick and personable response.

What's new in Dashlane 6?

Dashlane is committed to giving the best tools for a simpler, safer life online. It consistently maintains its program up-to-date and adds new and exciting features. You can secure your internet activity by using Dashlane's own VPN (virtual private network). Unlike other VPN providers like IPVanish and expressVPN, the built-in VPN does not have a complex list of settings. It sets everything up for you and you jump right into all your favorite websites. Cloud Storage Dashlane lets you backup 1GB of your most important files. Even if that doesn't let you store a lot of files, it's a first option for the most important documents and images that you cannot stand to lose. Another feature is Dark Web Monitoring. If tech giants and multinationals can become victims of phishing scams and database breaches, then so can you. Your login credentials, banking details and home addresses can be retrieved with just a few keywords and clicks. The newest version of Dashlane helps prevent those types of issues by tracking the information you submit on third-party databases such as websites, social media platforms, and other applications.

Worthy investment

Dashlane Premium is one of the leading plans amongst all cybersecurity services. Powered with Dark Web Monitoring and VPN, it automatically stores and fills in all your forms of identification. You get all the perks of the premium plan plus Credit Monitoring, Credit Restoration, and Identity Theft Insurance. The additional features that come with each paid plan are appealing, but maybe all you need is a password manager. In that case the free version of Dashlane should be enough. It provides seamless browsing and checkout experience on your device by storing all your IDs and 50 account passwords.

Where can you run this program?

Dashlane requires these operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, macOS Sierra (10.12), High Sierra (10.13), Mojave (10.14), iOS 12, Android 5.0 - 5.1.1 (Lollipop), Android 6 (Marshmallow), Android 7 (Nougat), Android 8 (Oreo), Android 9 (Pie). 

Is there a better alternative?

It is hard to find another cybersecurity platform that has similar features and an unbeatable security encryption. Keeper Security, Inc. has created Keeper. It uses zero-knowledge security architecture and advanced encryption technology. In other words, it saves all your data without sharing it with any international surveillance alliances. It also allows you to upload 10GB of your most sensitive notes, lists, files, photos and videos in the app. You can also use its instant messaging app, KeeperChat. With end-to-end encryption, password protected logins, message retractions and self-destruct options, Keeper provides a secure and private cybersecurity app. These are definitely great features but it is limited to protecting your personal files and conversations. Dashlane in comparison protects information that could literally change your life if you lose it such as your bank accounts, credit score, IDs.

Our take

Dashlane delivers many great features. Its auto-changing password service is easy to use, and its auto-login feature runs smoothly. The Premium plan is worth having a look at if you are looking for complete protection. You can sync your passwords, use its VPN, and scan for Dark Web activity on several devices. You can also upgrade your plan to Premium Plus to protect your credit line and claim insurance for Identity Theft. 

Should you download it?

Yes. In a time when security breaches and data theft are becoming more common, Dashlane is a good option to protect yourself and your online identity.