The Russian software company Kaspersky Lab was founded in 1997 and specializes in security software. It employs over 3,000 people at its Moscow headquarters and several national offices. Kaspersky develops and sells a password manager in addition to the internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning virus scanner.

The renowned developer’s password manager is GDPR compliant and recommended by the Stiftung Warentest. The program creates strong, custom passwords for different purposes. Users benefit from secure passwords and can access these from all devices. The software not only protects passwords, but also personal data, payment details, and photos.

Users can access customer support via email, live chat, and telephone. The password manager can be tested free of charge for 30 days on Windows and Macintosh computers as well as mobile devices, or it can be purchased with a subscription.

Installation & set-up

Users can order the Kaspersky Password Manager directly from the official website and choose between a download version and a CD version. Installing the software takes around 5 minutes and is very easy. The preferred language must be selected and the license agreement accepted – that’s it. The browser add-ons from Kaspersky are automatically added during installation. To use the password manager, users must create a free Kaspersky Account or log in directly if they already have an account. After launching the software, a master password must be configured. This important password must be remembered as it cannot be recovered.

Password generator

The password manager’s interface is designed in the typical green and white Kaspersky style and has a clear structure. The integrated password manager creates individual and secure passwords according to strict specifications. These can be used for various online accounts, mobile apps, and websites, and are created and customized through the menu. Users can select the password length as well as whether or not to use uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols. The more options are activated, the more secure the passwords are. With the handy “Show password problems” feature, the Kaspersky Password Manager lists all the stored passwords that are either weak or only moderately secure according to the program’s strict specifications. In combination with the useful browser extension, which is automatically installed during the program’s setup, the software takes a lot of work off the users’ hands. If desired, the password manager automatically fills in all online forms using the stored user data. Particularly useful, as websites can be opened in just one click via the software. New access data for websites can be stored either manually in the software or directly as it is entered into the browser. Users can individually specify whether the password manager should fill in the form automatically or not for each individual entry. If users decide against automatic fill-in, the Kaspersky logo will appear in the fields of the form. Simply clicking on the logo is enough for the field to be filled in by the software. In addition to the stored passwords, the program can optionally store passwords for installed programs, bank accounts, and various notes.

Saving passwords

The password manager offers secure and convenient administration on top of the password generation function. All passwords and all user data are stored in an encrypted manner, and cannot fall into the hands of cybercriminals. Passwords, usernames, bank details, and documents are stored and managed. The password manager encrypts all data using a strong AES algorithm. Users can only access the stored data using the master password. Not even Kaspersky itself has access to the data storage. For this reason, the master password should never be forgotten. After a certain period of inactivity, the software blocks access to the data by itself. The period of inactivity can be altered from the settings. As an additional security precaution, users can make backups of the entire data storage and use them to recover data. The My Kaspersky Portal automatically synchronizes all created and managed passwords across several devices, for use from anywhere. This not only works on desktop PCs and laptops but also on smartphones and tablets. The online portal allows web access to the password storage from any device and at any time. Users can access all stored passwords, even from a device that’s not their own. The Kaspersky Password Manager can import and manage personal data (username, email, and password) from different programs in its data storage. Users can select the desired programs in the menu under “Applications.” All stored data can also be exported and used in other applications. The virtual keypad protects all user entries against dangerous keyloggers.

Special additional features

Kaspersky’s Password Manager doesn’t just have all the basic functions; its users also benefit from convenient additional features. The intelligent software protects documents, credit card details, and passwords as well as the user’s most important photos. Users benefit from automatic document recognition to easily find any document in their photo gallery. The software is one of the few password managers that work with the modern security technology of smartphones and tablets. Users therefore no longer have to enter their master password into the device, but they can use their fingerprint or facial recognition instead. The password manager is compatible with Touch ID and Face ID from Apple and fingerprint recognition from Android (Google).

User-friendliness & compatibility

Kaspersky puts special emphasis on user-friendliness and ensures intuitive operation for all its software. The password manager convinces with a modern, clear, and easy-to-understand design that can be used by anyone. The program is compatible with various Windows and Macintosh operating systems and supports Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Internet Explorer browsers. The password manager is available in various languages and the entire installation and setup only take a maximum of 5 minutes.

The software does not require high-performance hardware and also works on older devices. A 1 GHz CPU, 75 to 100 MB of hard drive storage, and 1 GB RAM are sufficient. The password manager is stable and reliable, and the operation is self-explanatory. All questions and possible problems should be easy to solve using the large amount of information on the Kaspersky website.

Help & support

More than 400 million users worldwide trust Kaspersky’s security technology. Over the years, the renowned developer has received several awards and a lot of praise from the trade press. There is an online help feature on the website as well as a self-service portal including a knowledge database. Website visitors receive detailed information about the program interface and all warning and error notifications. Additionally, there is a glossary and an easy-to-understand step-by-step instruction manual. The friendly staff members of Kaspersky speak various languages and show great empathy. Emails to customer support are often answered in just one hour. Business clients can also reach support via live chat or telephone on weekdays between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Summary

The Kaspersky Password Manager impresses with its intuitive operation and large amount of handy features. It generates individual and completely secure passwords and manages them in an encrypted data vault. If desired, users can also store bank and credit card details, as well as important documents and photos, in the secure database. With the master password, or remotely via fingerprint and face recognition, users can access all their stored data from anywhere. The password manager takes a lot of work away from users and independently fills in forms. For only 16.41 dollars per year, one gets fantastic software that hardly has any drawbacks. Apart from the missing two-factor authentication and the incompatibility with Linux, there is nothing left to be desired.