Quick Start
This guide covers every Total Password feature:
- Getting Started — Create account and basic setup
- How to Use On-The-Go Login — Auto-fill passwords on any device
- How to Use Password Generator — Create strong unique passwords instantly
- How to Use Data Breach Protection — Check if your accounts are compromised
- How to Use Secure Me — Remote logout from any device
- How to Use Secure Notes — Store sensitive info safely
- How to Use Security Report — Audit all your password strength
Time needed: 5 minutes per feature
Also in this guide: Pro Tips | Common Mistakes | Troubleshooting | Pricing | Alternatives
Why Trust This Guide
I’ve used Total Password for over 6 months and tested every feature covered here. This tutorial comes from real hands-on experience — not marketing fluff or vendor screenshots.
Total Password is one of the most affordable password managers available today.
But most users only scratch the surface of what it can do.
This guide shows you how to use every major feature.
Step by step, with screenshots and pro tips.
Total Password Tutorial
This Total Password tutorial walks you through every feature step by step, from initial setup to advanced tips that will make you a power user.
Total Password
Secure all your passwords with AES-256 encryption. Total Password stores unlimited logins, auto-fills credentials, and alerts you to data breaches. Try it for just $1.99/month with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Getting Started with Total Password
Before using any feature, complete this one-time setup.
It takes about 3 minutes.
Watch this quick overview first:
Now let’s walk through each step.
Step 1: Create Your Account
Go to totalpassword.com and click “Buy Now.”
Enter your email and create a strong master password.
This master password unlocks your entire vault.
✓ Checkpoint: Check your inbox for a confirmation email.
Step 2: Install the Browser Extension
Total Password works through browser extensions for Chrome, Edge, and Safari.
Download the extension from your browser’s web store.
For mobile, get the app from the App Store or Google Play.
Log in with your master password.
Here’s what the dashboard looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: You should see the main password vault screen.
Step 3: Save Your Recovery Key
Total Password generates a Recovery Key during setup.
Write it down and store it in a safe place.
You need this key if you forget your master password.
✅ Done: You’re ready to use any feature below.
How to Use Total Password On-The-Go Login
On-The-Go Login lets you auto-fill saved passwords on any website or app instantly.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Visit a Login Page
Go to any website where you have a saved account.
The Total Password icon appears in the login fields.
Step 2: Click the Auto-Fill Icon
Click the Total Password icon in the username or password field.
Select the correct account if you have multiple logins.
Here’s what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: Your username and password fields should fill in automatically.
Step 3: Log In with One Click
Click the login button and you’re in.
Total Password saves new logins automatically when you sign up.
✅ Result: You can now log into any saved account without typing a password.
💡 Pro Tip: If you have multiple accounts on one site, click the Total Password icon to pick the right one from the dropdown list.
How to Use Total Password Password Generator
Password Generator lets you create strong random passwords up to 32 characters long.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Open the Generator
Click the Total Password extension icon in your browser toolbar.
Select “Password Generator” from the menu.
Step 2: Set Your Password Rules
Choose the password length from 4 to 32 characters.
Toggle on uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
Here’s what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: You should see a generated password with a strength indicator.
Step 3: Copy and Save
Click “Copy” to grab the password.
Total Password saves your generated password history for reference.
✅ Result: You have a strong, unique password ready to use for any account.
💡 Pro Tip: Use at least 16 characters with all character types enabled for the strongest passwords. The generator also works inside signup forms — just click the Total Password icon.
How to Use Total Password Data Breach Protection
Data Breach Protection lets you check if your passwords have been leaked in known breaches.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Open Breach Monitoring
Click on the “Data Breach” section in your Total Password vault.
Total Password scans your stored credentials against breach databases.
Step 2: Review Compromised Accounts
The scan shows which accounts appear in known data breaches.
Each result tells you the breach source and date.
Here’s what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: You should see a list of any compromised accounts flagged in red.
Step 3: Change Affected Passwords
Click on each flagged account and change the password immediately.
Use the Password Generator to create a strong replacement.
✅ Result: All your compromised passwords are now replaced with strong new ones.
💡 Pro Tip: Run a breach scan at least once a month. Total Password monitors continuously, but checking regularly keeps you ahead of new breaches.
How to Use Total Password Secure Me
Secure Me lets you remotely log out of all browser sessions on any device.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Open Secure Me
Go to the “Secure Me” section in your Total Password extension.
You’ll see a list of all active browser sessions.
Step 2: Select Sessions to Close
Pick the browser session you want to secure.
You can close sessions on the same device or a different one.
Here’s what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: The selected session should show as “logged out.”
Step 3: Clear Browser Data
Secure Me also deletes cookies, downloads, and browsing history.
Toggle these options on before clicking “Secure.”
✅ Result: Your browser session is closed and all traces are wiped from that device.
💡 Pro Tip: Use Secure Me right after logging into a public computer. You can close that session from your phone even after you’ve left the building.
How to Use Total Password Secure Notes
Secure Notes lets you store sensitive info like Wi-Fi passwords, PINs, and credit card details.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Open the Notes Section
Click “Secure Notes” in your Total Password vault sidebar.
Click the “+” button to create a new note.
Step 2: Add Your Sensitive Information
Give your note a title like “Home Wi-Fi” or “Insurance Policy.
Type or paste your sensitive info into the note body.
✓ Checkpoint: Your note should appear in the Secure Notes list with AES-256 encryption.
Step 3: Save and Access Anywhere
Click “Save” to encrypt and store your note.
Access it from any device with Total Password installed.
✅ Result: Your sensitive info is stored safely in an encrypted vault you can access anywhere.
💡 Pro Tip: Store your credit card details and ID numbers here instead of in your phone’s plain text notes app. Everything in Secure Notes is fully encrypted.
How to Use Total Password Security Report
Security Report lets you audit all your stored passwords for weakness and reuse.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Run the Security Audit
Click “Security Report” in your Total Password menu.
The tool scans every stored password automatically.
Step 2: Review Your Score
You get an overall security score and a breakdown by category.
It flags weak, reused, and old passwords that need changing.
✓ Checkpoint: You should see a color-coded list of all password issues.
Step 3: Fix Flagged Passwords
Click on each weak or reused password to update it.
Use the built-in generator to create a stronger replacement.
✅ Result: Your overall security score improves as you fix each flagged password.
💡 Pro Tip: Aim for a security score above 90%. Check the Security Report every week until you’ve replaced all weak and reused passwords.
Total Password Pro Tips and Shortcuts
After testing Total Password for over 6 months, here are my best tips.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Extension Popup | Click browser toolbar icon |
| Auto-Fill Login | Click TP icon in form field |
| Generate New Password | Click TP icon → Generator |
| Lock Vault | Click extension → Lock |
Hidden Features Most People Miss
- Password History: The generator keeps a log of all previously created passwords. Check it if you forgot to save one after signing up.
- Secure Me Browser Wipe: Beyond logging out, Secure Me can delete bookmarks, downloads, and browsing history from remote sessions.
- In-Form Generator: You can generate passwords directly inside signup forms by clicking the Total Password icon in any password field.
Total Password Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake #1: Using a Weak Master Password
❌ Wrong: Setting your master password to something short or common like “password123.”
✅ Right: Create a master password with 12+ characters, mixing letters, numbers, and symbols.
Mistake #2: Not Saving the Recovery Key
❌ Wrong: Skipping the Recovery Key step during setup and forgetting about it.
✅ Right: Write down your Recovery Key and store it somewhere safe offline. Without it, you lose access if you forget your master password.
Mistake #3: Ignoring the Security Report
❌ Wrong: Storing passwords and never checking if they’re weak or reused across sites.
✅ Right: Run the Security Report weekly and replace every password flagged as weak or reused.
Total Password Troubleshooting
Problem: Extension Won’t Log In After Install
Cause: Browser cache conflicts or outdated extension version.
Fix: Clear your browser cache, remove the extension, and reinstall it from the web store. Then log in again with your master password.
Problem: Auto-Fill Not Working on Some Sites
Cause: Some websites block third-party auto-fill scripts for security reasons.
Fix: Open the Total Password extension manually and copy-paste your credentials. You can also try clicking the TP icon inside the form field directly.
Problem: Passwords Not Syncing Across Devices
Cause: You’re not logged into the same Total Password account on all devices.
Fix: Verify you’re using the same email on every device. Log out and log back in. Check your internet connection on the device that isn’t syncing.
📌 Note: If none of these fix your issue, contact Total Password support at help.totalpassword.com.
What is Total Password?
Total Password is a password manager that stores, generates, and auto-fills your login credentials in an encrypted vault.
Think of it like a digital safe that remembers every password so you don’t have to.
Watch this quick overview:
It includes these key features:
- On-The-Go Login: Auto-fill saved passwords on any website or mobile app with one click.
- Password Generator: Create strong random passwords up to 32 characters long.
- Data Breach Protection: Scan your credentials against known data breach databases.
- Secure Me: Remotely log out and wipe browser data on any device.
- Secure Notes: Store credit cards, PINs, and sensitive info in encrypted notes.
- Security Report: Audit all your passwords for weakness, reuse, and breaches.
For a full review, see our Total Password review.
Total Password Pricing
Here’s what Total Password costs in 2026:
| Plan | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Premium (Year 1) | $1.99/month ($23.80/year) | Individual users who want affordable password management |
| Premium (After Year 1) | $9.99/month ($119.88/year) | Existing users who continue the subscription |
| TotalAV Total Security Bundle | $49.00/year | Users who want antivirus, VPN, and password manager in one |
Free trial: No free trial, but there is a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Money-back guarantee: Yes, 30 days — no questions asked.
💰 Best Value: TotalAV Total Security Bundle — you get antivirus, VPN, ad blocker, and Total Password all for $49/year.
Total Password vs Alternatives
How does Total Password compare? Here’s the competitive landscape:
Watch this comparison:
| Tool | Best For | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Password | Budget-friendly basics | $1.99/mo | ⭐ 3.5 |
| 1Password | Feature-rich security | $2.99/mo | ⭐ 4.6 |
| Bitwarden | Free open-source option | $0/mo (free) | ⭐ 4.5 |
| NordPass | Speed and simplicity | $1.39/mo | ⭐ 4.2 |
| Keeper Security | Enterprise-grade security | $1.67/mo | ⭐ 4.3 |
| Dashlane | Built-in VPN and extras | $4.99/mo | ⭐ 4.2 |
| LastPass | Wide platform support | $3.00/mo | ⭐ 3.8 |
| RoboForm | Form-filling accuracy | $1.66/mo | ⭐ 3.9 |
Quick picks:
- Best overall: 1Password — most features and strongest security across all platforms.
- Best budget: Bitwarden — free tier with unlimited passwords and open-source code.
- Best for beginners: Total Password — simple interface with zero learning curve.
- Best for remote logout: Total Password — Secure Me feature is unique in this price range.
Looking for Total Password alternatives? Here are the top options:
- 🚀 Passpack: Team-focused password sharing for businesses that need shared vaults and group access controls.
- 💰 LastPass: Well-known manager with a long track record, though the 2022 breach raised some security concerns.
- 🔒 1Password: Top-tier security with Watchtower monitoring, travel mode, and family sharing for up to 5 users.
- ⚡ Dashlane: All-in-one solution with built-in VPN, dark web monitoring, and automatic password changer.
- 🌟 NordPass: Fast and simple with XChaCha20 encryption, built by the team behind NordVPN.
- 🏢 Keeper Security: Enterprise-grade protection with secure file storage and zero-knowledge architecture.
- 🔧 RoboForm: Best-in-class form filling that handles complex web forms better than any competitor.
- 🎨 Bitwarden: Free and open-source with full audit transparency, perfect for privacy-focused users.
- 🧠 Proton Pass: Privacy-first manager from the makers of ProtonMail with end-to-end encrypted email aliases.
- ⭐ Sticky Password: Local storage option lets you keep your vault on your device instead of the cloud.
⚔️ Total Password Compared
Here’s how Total Password stacks up against each competitor:
- Total Password vs Passpack: Total Password is easier to use for personal needs. Passpack is better for teams that need shared vault access.
- Total Password vs LastPass: Total Password is newer with no breach history. LastPass has more features but suffered a major data breach in 2022.
- Total Password vs 1Password: 1Password wins on features and platform support. Total Password wins on price at $1.99/month vs $2.99/month.
- Total Password vs Dashlane: Dashlane includes a VPN and more safety tools. Total Password is simpler and costs less for basic password management.
- Total Password vs NordPass: NordPass offers a free tier and newer encryption. Total Password includes Secure Me for remote logout, which NordPass lacks.
- Total Password vs Keeper Security: Keeper has stronger security features and family sharing. Total Password is more affordable for solo users.
- Total Password vs RoboForm: RoboForm excels at filling complex forms. Total Password is simpler for basic login management and costs about the same.
- Total Password vs Bitwarden: Bitwarden is free and open-source. Total Password has a friendlier interface but costs more in the long run.
- Total Password vs Proton Pass: Proton Pass offers email aliases and open-source code. Total Password has Secure Me and data breach monitoring built in.
- Total Password vs Sticky Password: Sticky Password lets you store vaults locally on your device. Total Password only stores in the cloud but syncs across all devices.
Start Using Total Password Now
You learned how to use every major Total Password feature:
- ✅ On-The-Go Login
- ✅ Password Generator
- ✅ Data Breach Protection
- ✅ Secure Me
- ✅ Secure Notes
- ✅ Security Report
Next step: Pick one feature and try it now.
Most people start with On-The-Go Login.
It takes less than 5 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Total Password good?
Total Password is a solid choice for basic password management. It covers all the essentials like auto-fill, password generation, and data breach alerts. It uses AES-256 encryption and zero-knowledge architecture. However, it lacks password sharing and desktop apps, so power users may prefer 1Password or Dashlane.
How do you actually use a password manager?
You install the app or browser extension and create one master password. Then you save all your login details into the vault. The password manager auto-fills your credentials when you visit websites. You only need to remember your one master password to access everything.
Is Total Password legit?
Yes, Total Password is a legitimate product made by Protected.net Group Limited, the same company behind TotalAV antivirus. It uses AES-256 encryption and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. It has been reviewed by major security publications and receives regular updates.
How much does Total Password cost?
Total Password costs $1.99/month (billed at $23.80/year) for the first year. After year one, the price increases to $9.99/month ($119.88/year). You can also get it bundled with TotalAV Total Security for $49/year, which includes antivirus and VPN.
How do I cancel my Total Password subscription?
Log into your Total Password account on the website. Go to your account settings and find the subscription section. Click “Cancel Subscription” and follow the prompts. You can also contact Total Password support at help.totalpassword.com for help with cancellation.
How do I use a password on my phone?
Download the Total Password app from the App Store or Google Play. Log in with your master password. Enable the auto-fill service in your phone’s settings (Android 8.0+ or iOS). Total Password will fill in your saved credentials in most apps and browsers automatically.
Which password manager has been breached?
LastPass suffered a major data breach in 2022 where encrypted vault data was stolen. Norton Password Manager and Passwordstate have also experienced security incidents. Total Password has no known breach history. For the strongest security, consider 1Password or Bitwarden, which have strong track records.
What is the best free password manager for seniors?
Bitwarden is the best free option for seniors because it offers unlimited passwords with a simple interface. RoboForm also has a free tier with good auto-fill. If budget allows, Total Password at $1.99/month is very beginner-friendly with its clean design and easy setup.
What is the 3 word password rule?
The 3 word password rule means combining three random words to create a long passphrase. For example, “correct-horse-battery” is stronger than “P@ss123.” Longer passwords are harder for brute force attacks to crack. But even better, use Total Password’s generator to create truly random passwords for every account.
How to get rid of Total Password?
To remove Total Password, first cancel your subscription through your account settings. Then uninstall the browser extensions from Chrome, Edge, or Safari. Delete the mobile app from your phone. Export your passwords first if you plan to switch to a different manager.
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