NordPass, Nord Security’s password manager, is an intuitive application offering reliable password storage and protection.
In this article, we walk you through how to set up and use NordPass. We also answer some frequently asked questions about NordPass and its features.
How to set up and use NordPass
1. Choosing a NordPass subscription
NordPass has two subscription tiers: Personal and Business. Its Personal plans are for individual consumers, while NordPass Business is for businesses and organizations.
In our hands-on review, NordPass received a score of 4.6 out of 5 stars. Check out our full NordPass review here.
Within the Personal tier, NordPass has three plan options: Free, Premium, and Family. The Premium one-year subscription costs $1.69 per month for one user, and the Family plan is $3.69 per month per user for up to six users.
NordPass’ Free version is free forever; however, it only allows for one-device log-in, and lacks important features such as a dark web monitor and password health scanner.
Meanwhile, NordPass Business is split into Teams, Business, and Enterprise plans. The Teams one-year subscription costs $1.99 per user, per month for up to 10 people. NordPass Business provides protection for five users and up at $3.99 per user, per month. And, a one-year Enterprise subscription can protect the same five users and up at $5.99 per user, per month.
Customers can opt for a two-year plan, which offers more affordable monthly rates.
I highly recommend trialing out a plan before purchasing a subscription. A 30-day free trial is available for the Premium plan, and both Teams and Business have a 14-day free trial. Neither require a credit card to access.
For those interested in trying NordPass’ free trial for its consumer version, I recommend searching “nordpass free trial” on Google as the easiest way to access it. I’ve found that NordPass tends to update or change their webpages every now and then, so looking it up directly via Google will be the fastest way to avail of the trial.
From there, you’ll see a page titled, “Free 30-day NordPass Premium Trial.” Clicking this will lead you directly to the free trial page, where you can enter your email address and start the trial.
If you’re interested in accessing one of the 14-day free trials for NordPass Business, repeat our previous steps and simply search “nordpass free trial business” on Google this time around.
Clicking on the link will lead you to a sign-up page, where NordPass will ask you to enter your business email, company name, and other information.
2. Setting up the web app and browser extension
Going back, let’s select the NordPass Premium free trial to give you a quick look on how to use NordPass. At the NordPass free trial page, NordPass will ask you to provide an email address. I’ve put my test account below:
After providing my email, I was redirected to NordPass’ browser extension page on the Chrome Web Store. I downloaded the extension, and it installed automatically.
After installation, NordPass asked me to either log in or create an account. I chose “Create Account” and provided my email address. From there, NordPass asked me to create a Master Password. The master password is the only password you’ll have to create on your own as NordPass has a built-in password generator which you can use to create more secure, randomized passwords.
The master password serves as the key to your encrypted password vault and stored passwords. NordPass requires all master passwords to be at least 9 characters or more and to have at least one special character.
After I provided my master password, I was directed to the main dashboard to begin storing and managing my passwords.
3. Using NordPass
The easiest way to save your first login is to create and save a new account online. To demonstrate this, I’ll create a new account on Udemy.
On Udemy’s account creation page, the NordPass logo appeared in the password field.
When I clicked on the logo, NordPass’ password generator popped up.
It automatically generated a randomized password for my Udemy account. By default, NordPass creates a 20-character-long password, but you can have it generate a password that’s 60 characters long. You can also have it create a password phrase, which has been said is more secure.
After the password was generated, NordPass prompted me to save the Udemy account details to my NordPass vault.
NordPass Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is NordPass free?
Yes, but only for the consumer NordPass solution, not NordPass Business. NordPass’ free version doesn’t have key features such as dark web scanning, the ability to share items, and emergency access. And, it only allows a single-device login per account.
How do I import passwords to NordPass?
To import your passwords to NordPass, go to the Settings menu, navigate to the Import and Export section, and click “Import items.” NordPass lets you import passwords from a CSV file, browsers, and other popular password managers.
What if NordPass isn’t working?
If you encounter any problems with NordPass, you can visit their official support page or access their 24/7 live chat support. You can also send a message to their support email for more assistance.
Is NordPass the same as NordVPN?
No, they are two different services. While they are both from security software provider Nord Security, NordPass is a password manager and NordVPN is a virtual private network service.
What operating systems does NordPass support?
In terms of browsers, NordPass is available on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Edge, and Safari. This includes browsers for both desktop and mobile.
For its desktop application, NordPass supports Windows (10 and up), macOS (11 and up), Linux, Chrome OS (web vault only), Android (9.0 and up), and iOS (15.0 and up).
Is NordPass available for iPhone or Android?
Yes, NordPass has apps for both iOS and Android. You can also access NordPass on your smartphone via a supported mobile browser.
What we think of NordPass
In our full review, NordPass received a rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. We highlighted its affordable pricing, easy-to-use application, and useful business features — all of which make it one of the best password managers available today.
While its free version is limited to only one device, the all-around user experience and security you get with NordPass make a premium subscription worth the spend.
If you want to learn more, read our full review and analysis of NordPass and check out our NordPass vs 1Password comparison.
