University vs. Families Accounts

Who Should Use a University Account?

A University account is best for:

• Saving university-related passwords.
• Sharing passwords with other UW–Madison users.

Examples of University Account Use:

• Storing your NetID credentials.
• Sharing team passwords for shared UW–Madison resources.

Who Should Use a Families Account?

A Families account is ideal for:

• Saving personal passwords, such as bank accounts or social media logins.
• Sharing passwords with family members.

Examples of Families Account Use:

• Managing personal financial accounts securely.
• Organizing private, non-university passwords.

Can I Have Both a University and Families Account?

Yes! Best practices include:

• Using your University account for university-related passwords.
• Using your Families account for personal passwords.

Key Benefit:

1Password allows you to sign in to multiple accounts simultaneously. This ensures seamless access to both university and personal credentials.

For more details, see: 1Password - Login to multiple accounts

How Do I Sign Up for These Accounts?

1. University Accounts:

   • University accounts are being offered first to existing LastPass users to allow ample time for transitioning.
   • Sign-up mechanisms for new University accounts will be available in the future.

2. Families Accounts:

   • Free personal accounts can be redeemed using a voucher or linked to a University account.
   • Additional details on signing up for Families accounts will also be made available soon.