Get started with Kaspersky Password Manager

August 4, 2023

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  1. Start Kaspersky Password Manager on your mobile device.
  2. In the alerts that appear, allow the app access to system features required to complete the installation.

    The initial window of Kaspersky Password Manager opens.

  3. If you want to view the information about main app features in this version, swipe the screen to the right.
  4. Tap Get started to continue.

    The Terms and conditions window opens.

  5. Carefully read all the legal documents.
  6. Do one of the following:
    • If you don't agree with the terms of the End User License Agreement or the Products and Services Privacy Policy, cancel the app set up process and don't use the app.
    • If you agree with the terms of the End User License Agreement, the Products and Services Privacy Policy, and the Statement Regarding Data Processing for Marketing Purposes, confirm your acceptance by selecting the appropriate checkboxes and tap Confirm.

      You can revoke your acceptance with the Statement Regarding Data Processing for Marketing Purposes in the app settings at any time.

    The Confirm button becomes available only if you confirm that you have fully read, understood, and accept the terms of both the End User License Agreement and the Products and Services Privacy Policy.

  7. Sign in to My Kaspersky:
    • If you already have a My Kaspersky account, enter your credentials and tap Sign in.

      If you have installed Kaspersky Password Manager on your device by using a QR code, you can connect to My Kaspersky automatically.

      If another Kaspersky app on your device is connected to My Kaspersky, Kaspersky Password Manager may prompt you to sign in to My Kaspersky by using the same account.

      By tapping Sign in, you confirm that you have fully read, understand, and accept the terms of the Statement Regarding Data Processing for Purpose of Using Web-Portal (Web-Portal Statement).

If you enter the password incorrectly several times in a short period, you will need to enter characters from a picture to pass the security check.

If you have enabled two-step verification for your My Kaspersky account, you will need to enter a code received via an SMS message or generated in an authenticator app.

  • If you do not have a My Kaspersky account, tap Create account and complete the registration process. A message with an account activation link is sent to the email address you specify. Tap the link to confirm your registration.

Your mobile device is connected to My Kaspersky.

You can skip signing in to My Kaspersky, but the app's functions will be limited. You can't access data via My Kaspersky, get the subscription, or sync data across devices.
You can sign in to My Kaspersky later, at any time.

  1. Create a main password for a new vault: enter a new main password twice and tap Continue.
  2. If your device is running Android 8 or later, enable autofill for apps to allow Kaspersky Password Manager to fill in login and password fields in apps automatically:
    1. Tap Turn on.

      The Autofill service section in Android settings opens.

    2. Allow autofill for Passwords.

      The Autofill for apps feature is turned on.

  3. If you want the app to access your vault from browsers easily, tap Turn on to turn on accessibility for the app:
    1. Tap Continue.
    2. Find and tap Kaspersky Password Manager in the list of accessibility services.
    3. Turn on Accessibility.
    4. In the alert that appears, confirm the action.

    The accessibility features for Kaspersky Password Manager is enabled.

  4. If your device is running Android 6.0 or later, enable the extension to allow windows to be displayed over other apps.

    On certain devices (for example, Xiaomi), you might be prompted to do this on Android 5.0 or later.

  5. If your device supports fingerprint authentication, the app prompts you to use this to unlock the vault. Allow or restrict fingerprint authentication usage in the Fingerprint access window.

    The fingerprint authentication feature is disabled in Kaspersky Password Manager on certain devices. Kaspersky specialists consider that fingerprint access to the app might be unsafe on those devices.

    Also you can enable using fingerprint authentication in Kaspersky Password Manager later in the app settings.

  6. Tap Turn on if you want to fill in login and password fields on websites automatically.
  7. If you have accepted the Statement Regarding Data Processing for Marketing Purposes and you want to receive notifications about new features and useful updates, at the top of the window, tap Yes.

    You can also enable notifications from Kaspersky Password Manager in the app settings at any time. The terms of the Statement Regarding Data Processing for Marketing Purposes must be accepted.

Kaspersky Password Manager is ready to use on your mobile device.

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