Last updated on February 6, 2025
On December 2, we will transition from LastPass to 1Password as our recommended password manager. We will begin to provision 1Password accounts for existing LastPass users starting in December. Once a 1Password account has been created, users can start migrating their passwords from LastPass. LastPass will remain active until May 2025.
Why
Our decision to switch to 1Password stems from its:
- excellent track record in safeguarding sensitive data
- user-friendly interface
- robust set of features
Next steps
In the coming days, current LastPass users will receive instructions on how to set up a 1Password account and migrate existing LastPass passwords to the new system.
We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible and will provide ample resources to support and assist you through this process. Change can be difficult and frustrating, but we firmly believe that this step is essential for keeping UW–Madison, and you, safe.
More details will be provided soon. In the meantime, feel free to review this 1Password knowledgebase article or reach out to 1passwordadmins@office365.wisc.edu with any questions.
Thank you for your commitment to maintaining the highest level of security for UW–Madison.
–Office of Cybersecurity