LastPass Keyboard Shortcuts – Complete List for Windows & Mac (2026)
Key Takeaways
- The fastest LastPass shortcut to know: Ctrl + Alt + H (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + L (Mac) opens your vault instantly.
- Use Alt + G (Windows) or Option + G (Mac) to generate a secure password without opening the vault.
- All LastPass shortcuts can be customised go to Extension Preferences → HotKeys.
- LastPass has 7 default hotkeys covering vault access, autofill, password generation, and site search.
- Shortcuts work in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari with the LastPass extension installed.
What Are LastPass Keyboard Shortcuts?
LastPass keyboard shortcuts are predefined key combinations that let you access password vault features such as autofill, password generation, and site search directly from your keyboard, without clicking the browser extension icon. They work inside Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari on both Windows and macOS, and can be fully customised from the extension’s HotKeys settings panel.
Whether you use LastPass daily or occasionally, knowing its keyboard shortcuts saves you from repetitive clicking through the extension popup. Instead of navigating menus to autofill a login, generate a new password, or open your vault, you can do all of it with a single key combination.
This guide covers every LastPass hotkey available in 2026 including separate tables for Windows and Mac, browser-specific shortcuts for Chrome and Firefox, and a step-by-step guide to customising any shortcut to your own preference. You can also download the complete list as a free PDF cheat sheet using the link below.
LastPass is available as a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari, and as a desktop app for Windows and macOS. All shortcuts in this guide apply to the browser extension, which is where most users interact with LastPass day-to-day.
All Platforms – Most Used
| Action | Windows shortcut | Mac shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Open LastPass vault | Ctrl + Alt + H | Cmd + Shift + L |
| Generate secure password | Alt + G | Option + G |
| Site search | Alt + W | Shift + Cmd + L |
| Recheck page for logins | Alt + I | Option + I |
| Open LastPass popover | Alt + \ | Option + \ |
| Fill in next login | Alt + Page Up | Cmd + Page Up |
| Fill in previous login | Alt + Page Down | Cmd + Page Down |
LastPass shortcuts for Windows
General
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Open LastPass vault | Ctrl + Alt + H | Opens your full password vault in a new tab |
| Open LastPass popover | Alt + \ | Opens the quick-access extension popup |
| Recheck page | Alt + I | Forces LastPass to scan the current page for login fields |
Password & Autofill
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Generate secure password | Alt + G | Opens the built-in password generator |
| Fill in next login | Alt + Page Up | Cycles to the next saved login when multiple exist for a site |
| Fill in previous login | Alt + Page Down | Cycles to the previous saved login for a site |
| Copy username | Ctrl + Shift + C | Copies username for selected entry to clipboard |
| Copy password | Ctrl + Shift + P | Copies password for selected entry to clipboard |
Search & Navigation
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Site search | Alt + W | Opens vault search to find a specific login by site name |
| Navigate vault items (up) | Alt + ↑ | Move up through vault entries in the popover |
| Navigate vault items (down) | Alt + ↓ | Move down through vault entries in the popover |
| Select/launch vault item | Enter | Open or autofill the selected vault entry |
All Windows shortcuts above use the Alt key by default. You can remap every shortcut from the LastPass extension → Account Options → Extension Preferences → HotKeys tab.
LastPass shortcuts for Mac
General
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Open LastPass vault | Cmd + Shift + L | Opens your full password vault in a new tab |
| Open LastPass popover | Option + \ | Opens the quick-access extension popup |
| Recheck page | Option + I | Forces LastPass to rescan the current page for login fields |
Password & Autofill
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Generate secure password | Option + G | Opens the built-in password generator overlay |
| Fill in next login | Cmd + Page Up | Cycles to the next saved login when multiple exist for a site |
| Fill in previous login | Cmd + Page Down | Cycles to the previous saved login for a site |
| Copy username | Cmd + Shift + C | Copies username for selected entry to clipboard |
| Copy password | Cmd + Shift + P | Copies password for selected entry to clipboard |
Search & Navigation
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Site search | Shift + Cmd + L | Opens vault search to find a specific login by site name |
| Navigate vault items (up) | Cmd + ↑ | Move up through vault entries in the popover |
| Navigate vault items (down) | Cmd + ↓ | Move down through vault entries in the popover |
| Select/launch vault item | Return | Open or autofill the selected vault entry |
Mac note: On macOS, Cmd+Shift+L doubles as both the vault opener and site search shortcut depending on context (whether you’re in the popover or a browser tab). If a shortcut conflicts with an existing macOS or browser shortcut, remap it via Extension Preferences → HotKeys.
Browser-specific shortcuts (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
| Action | Windows / Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open LastPass extension popup | Alt + \ | Option + \ |
| Autofill current page login | Alt + F via popup | Option + F |
| Launch site from vault | Enter (in popup) | Return (in popup) |
| Quick vault search | Alt + W | Shift + Cmd + L |
| Open vault in new tab | Ctrl + Alt + H | Cmd + Shift + L |
| Generate password (in field) | Alt + G | Option + G |
Chrome-specific tip: In Chrome, you can also access LastPass shortcuts via the extension toolbar. Right-click the LastPass icon → Options → Hotkeys to view and customise all shortcuts without opening the full vault. This works identically in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).
Default vs customisable shortcuts
| Shortcut | Default key (Windows) | Customisable? |
|---|---|---|
| Open vault | Ctrl + Alt + H | Yes |
| Generate password | Alt + G | Yes |
| Site search | Alt + W | Yes |
| Recheck page | Alt + I | Yes |
| Fill next login | Alt + Page Up | Yes |
| Fill previous login | Alt + Page Down | Yes |
| Open popover | Alt + \ | Yes |
| Copy username / password | Ctrl + Shift + C/P | Browser-level only |
How to customise: LastPass extension → click icon → Account Options → Extension Preferences → HotKeys tab → click any field → press your preferred key combination → Save. Works in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
Why Are My LastPass Keyboard Shortcuts Not Working?
If your LastPass shortcuts have stopped working or never worked in the first place, one of the following five causes is almost always responsible. Work through them in order most issues are resolved by Fix 1 or Fix 2.
- Shortcut conflict with another extension: Chrome and Firefox allow extensions to claim the same key combinations. If you have a tab manager, screenshot tool, or any productivity extension installed, it may have claimed Alt + G or Ctrl + Alt + H before LastPass. Fix: go to chrome://extensions/shortcuts (Chrome) or about:addons → Extensions → Manage Extension Shortcuts (Firefox) and check for conflicts. Either reassign the conflicting extension or remap your LastPass shortcut to a unique combination.
- LastPass is restricted on the current tab: LastPass cannot run on browser-internal pages such as chrome://newtab, chrome://settings, about:blank, or the Chrome Web Store. Shortcuts will appear to do nothing on these pages. Navigate to any regular website and test the shortcut there first.
- Shortcut was accidentally changed or cleared: If someone or an extension update modified your HotKeys settings, the shortcut may be blank or reassigned. Go to LastPass extension → Account Options → Extension Preferences → HotKeys and verify each shortcut field has a value. Re-enter any that appear empty and click Save.
- LastPass extension is disabled or not updated: A disabled extension will not respond to any shortcuts. Check your browser’s extension toolbar the LastPass icon should be visible and not greyed out. Also ensure the extension is on the latest version: Chrome → chrome://extensions → enable Developer mode → Update. Outdated versions have known shortcut bugs.
- macOS system shortcuts are overriding LastPass: On Mac, system-level shortcuts set in System Settings → Keyboard → Keyboard Shortcuts can override browser extension shortcuts. If Cmd + Shift + L does nothing, check macOS Keyboard Shortcuts for conflicts. The quickest fix is to remap the LastPass shortcut to a combination macOS does not use by default such as Option + Shift + L.
FAQs
What is the shortcut to open the LastPass vault?
Press Ctrl + Alt + H on Windows or Cmd + Shift + L on Mac to open your LastPass vault directly from the browser. This works in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge with the LastPass extension installed.
How do I autofill passwords with a LastPass keyboard shortcut?
Use Alt + Page Up (Windows) or Cmd + Page Up (Mac) to autofill the next saved login on the current page. If multiple logins are saved for a site, press the shortcut repeatedly to cycle through them.
What is the LastPass shortcut to generate a password?
Press Alt + G on Windows or Option + G on Mac to open the LastPass password generator instantly, without clicking the extension icon.
Can I customise LastPass keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. Go to the LastPass extension → Account Options → Extension Preferences → HotKeys tab. All 6 default shortcuts can be remapped to any key combination of your choice. Changes save immediately.
Do LastPass keyboard shortcuts work on Mac?
Yes. LastPass has dedicated Mac shortcuts that use the Cmd and Option keys instead of Ctrl and Alt. For example, the vault shortcut is Cmd + Shift + L on Mac vs Ctrl + Alt + H on Windows.
Why are my LastPass keyboard shortcuts not working?
Three common causes: (1) another app or browser extension is using the same key combination check for conflicts; (2) the LastPass extension is not active on the current tab; (3) the shortcut was changed reset it via Extension Preferences → HotKeys.
Does LastPass have a shortcut to search my vault?
Yes. Press Alt + W on Windows or Shift + Cmd + L on Mac to open a quick vault search without opening the full vault page.
How many keyboard shortcuts does LastPass have?
LastPass has 7 default keyboard shortcuts covering vault access, password generation, autofill, site search, and page recheck. All 7 can be customised via the extension’s HotKeys settings panel.
Start Using LastPass Shortcuts Today
The seven default LastPass keyboard shortcuts vault access, password generation, autofill, site search, recheck page, and popover cover nearly every action you perform in the extension on a daily basis. Learning just two of them (Ctrl + Alt + H to open your vault and Alt + G to generate a password) will immediately reduce the time you spend on password management.
If your shortcuts are not working, the most common fix is checking for extension conflicts at chrome://extensions/shortcuts this resolves the issue in most cases within 60 seconds.
All shortcuts in this guide can be customised to match your workflow via Extension Preferences → HotKeys. We update this page whenever LastPass releases changes to its extension, so bookmark it as your go-to reference.
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