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What is my active device type, and how many switches do I have left?

    Active device type refers to the class of devices you’ve chosen to access LastPass – either Computer or Mobile. You can switch your device type up to three times before your final device type is designated. On or after March 16, 2021, you can see this information – your active device type and the amount of device switches you have left – from both computer and mobile device types.

    Note: "Active device types" only apply to LastPass Free users. LastPass Premium and Families users are not limited to one device type.

    Device type does not refer to the number of devices or operating systems being used to access LastPass, but rather the nature of those devices. LastPass Free users can use LastPass on an unlimited number of devices within their one active device type (either computers only or mobile devices only).

    About this task: You can check your active device type and number of switches left using the steps below.
    On or after March 16, 2021, access LastPass from either a computer or mobile device and do either of the following:
    Device type Instructions
    Computer
    1. Log in to LastPass and access your vault by doing either of the following:
      • In your web browser toolbar, click the LastPass icon LastPass, then select Open My Vault.
      • Go to https://lastpass.com/?ac=1 and log in with your email address and master password.
    2. Select Account Settings in the left navigation.
    3. On the General tab under Account Information, the "Active device type" displays the following information:
      • Current active device type
      • The number of switches (between device types) you have left
    Account Settings window - active device type
    Mobile
    1. Open the LastPass app on your mobile device.
    2. Log in with your email address and master password.
    3. Go to Settings > LastPass Account.
    4. For "Active Device Type" the following information is displayed:
      • Current active device type
      • The number of switches (between device types) you have left
    Settings screen - active device type