RoboForm V9 Manual (Windows)

Siber Systems, Inc.
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Table Of Contents

Chapter 1: Installation and Account Setup

  1. Go to the RoboForm Download page here:https://www.roboform.com/download.
    To the right of your recommended download, click the green "Install" button. Showing the download button for installing on windows OS.
  2. Once the Setup file is downloaded, a link to it displays in the Downloads menu at the top right corner of your browser window. Click it to begin the setup process. showing the password manager executable has been downloaded.
  3. You will be prompted to install the RoboForm browser extension. For help with installing the RoboForm browser extension, click here . showing how to install the password manager extension. NOTE: Be sure to Pin the extension once you have finished adding it to your browser. showing how to pin the RoboForm password manager browser extension.
  4. You will be brought to the RoboForm Start Page where you will see options to either create your RoboForm account or to log in to an existing account.
    If you already have an account, choose the "Log In" option and enter your login credentials. Once you are logged in, you are ready to begin using RoboForm.
    If you do not have an account yet, choose the "Create New Account" option and steps 7 and 8 will walk you through the account creation process
    showing the login or create account screen
  5. After selecting "Create New Account," you will be on the "Create Account" window. Enter the email address you would like to use with your account, and a secure Master Password that you will be able to remember.
    NOTE: If you forget your Master Password, you may be able to reset it through the RoboForm mobile app without losing your data.
    Click here for our tutorial on enabling the Master Password Restore feature on iOS.
    Click here for our tutorial on enabling the Master Password Restore feature on Android. showing creation of a new account.
  6. Your RoboForm account has been successfully created. Click "Get Started" and your installation will be complete. the account created successfully screen.

Chapter 2: Key RoboForm Terms

Login - RoboForm saves online passwords into what we call a Login. Logins allow you to log in to a site with only one click. After saving a Login, RoboForm will offer to fill your Login details automatically when you visit the sign-in page for the site again.

Bookmarks - Bookmarks are websites and web pages you can save to RoboForm, similar to a Bookmark on your browser. Creating a Bookmark leaves you one click away from your favorite web pages.

Identity - Your Identity is your personal profile. RoboForm can use Identities to automatically fill in web forms, such as an online checkout. Identities consist of the following categories: Person, Address, Credit Card, Bank Account, Business, Passport, and Car.

Contact - This is your Address Book. Each entry in this Address Book is called a Contact. A Contact is like an Identity but is not used for form filling. Instead, it is used to lookup other people’s personal data such as their name, phone number, address, etc.

Safenote - You can store frequently-used text into what we call a Safenote. Safenotes provide storage for important information that is not automatically stored in Logins or Identity such as lock key combinations, secret family recipes, and software activation codes.

RoboForm Data - All of your RoboForm items - your Logins, Bookmarks, Identities, Contacts, and Safenotes - make up your RoboForm Data.

Folder - All of your RoboForm items can be categorized in Folders, similar to Windows Folders. Any item of RoboForm Data be organized into Folders - including other Folders!

Master Password - This is the main password that unlocks all of your RoboForm Data for use. Do not forget your Master Password! We do not store it and will not be able to recover it for you if you lose it.

NOTE: If you forget your Master Password, you may be able to reset it through the RoboForm mobile app without losing your data

Click here for our tutorial on enabling the Master Password Restore feature on iOS.
Click here for our tutorial on enabling the Master Password Restore feature on Android.

RoboForm Extension - This is the main vertical or horizontal RoboForm Browser application. The RoboForm Extension is the term that will be used to characterize both Extensions and Toolbars.

RoboForm Taskbar Icon - This button initiates the RoboForm menu that is located next to your computer’s date and time. The Task Bar Icon allows you to access RoboForm outside of your browser.

RoboForm Editor - This is an application within RoboForm. You can edit, create, and access RoboForm Data in the RoboForm Editor

RoboForm Start Page - This is a web page located at https://start.roboform.com that allows you to view and access your local RoboForm Data on Windows or Mac (but not with the standalone extensions). The Start Page cannot be accessed without RoboForm being installed

RoboForm Online - This is a site located here which is now identical to the Start Page.

Logins Menu - All of your Logins are organized in the Logins Menu. This menu can be found in the RoboForm Extension, Start Page, Menu Bar Icon, and the RoboForm Editor.

Bookmarks Menu - All of your Bookmarks are organized in the Bookmarks Menu. This menu can be found in the RoboForm Extension,Start Page, Menu Bar Icon, and the RoboForm Editor

Identities Menu - All of your Identities are organized alphabetically in the Identities Menu. This menu can be found in the RoboForm Extension, Start Page, Menu Bar Icon, and the RoboForm Editor.

Safenotes Menu - All of your Safenotes are organized alphabetically in the Safenotes Menu. This menu can be found in the RoboForm Extension, Start Page, Menu Bar Icon, and the RoboForm Editor.

Fill Logins Tab - In the RoboForm Extension, the Fill Logins tab finds which Login is the best fit for the web page you are visiting

Identity Tab - In the Extension, the Identity Tab shows Identities that can fill the form on the web page.

Help Menu - This menu has all the resources that will help you understand how to use RoboForm, including links to this manual, FAQs, the RoboForm website, Customer Support, and more.

AutoSave Dialog - When AutoSave is enabled, this tool automatically pops up and offers to save Logins or Bookmarks for a web page.

RoboForm Password Generator - A tool which allows you to generate a random and secure password. It has customizable parameters to ensure that, no matter what the password requirements of a website are, you will be able to generate a password which complies.

RoboForm Authenticator - The RoboForm Authenticator allows you to use RoboForm as a two-factor authenticator for other sites and apps

Sharing Center - The Sharing Center provides a simple way to securely share or send RoboForm data items (Logins, Identities, or Safenotes) to another RoboForm user

Security Center - The Security Center is a tool that allows you to evaluate the strength of your passwords.

Your Security Score is calculated based on the following factors:

Emergency Access - Emergency Access allows you to select a trusted contact to securely obtain access to your RoboForm Data in the event of death, incapacitation, or simply as a method of account recovery. More than one Emergency Contact can be selected, with the option to vary the waiting period before providing access. Emergency Access can be revoked at any time.

Chapter 3: Browser Integration

RoboForm Data is accessible from your browser(s) by using the RoboForm Extension and Start Page

RoboForm Extension

With Version 9, when you initially open the RoboForm Extension, you will be on the Logins tab.
This tab has different filters for your Popular (most used) Logins, your Recent (most recently used) Logins, an A-Z (alphabetical) list of your Logins, and an All filter, where you can view all of your logins in one place

the RoboForm extension’s Logins menu filters.

If you click the [ v ] button on the right side of the Logins button, you will receive a dropdown menu which contains options to view your Pinned Logins, All, Logins, Safenotes, and Identities.

the different tabs in the RoboForm extension

While viewing your Logins, you can click the 3 dots on the right of each Login to display a dropdown menu. Within this menu, you will see options to:

As well as options to view, edit, rename, delete, scan a QR code, send, share, and add or remove a Login from your Pinned list.
There are also options to copy the username and password for that Login to your clipboard. These options are useful for when you are visiting sites which our autofill is not able to recognize, and need to manually paste your login credentials into their respective fields.

 the available options for an item in the RoboForm extension.

With the RoboForm extension, RoboForm changes its behavior based on the type of page you are on. If you visit a site which you have multiple Logins for, RoboForm will now open to the Fill Logins tab and show matching logins when you click the extension while on that site.

Matching Logins in the Roboform extension

If you are on a page which contains a form to fill out, the extension will open up to the Identities tab automatically when clicked, and allows for fast form filling in one click by clicking the "Fill Forms" button

fill forms button in the RoboForm extension.

If you would like to save a page as a pre-filled form, a Login, or a Bookmark, you can do so by selecting the Fill Logins tab and clicking the blue “Floppy Disk” icon in the lower right

alt tag= Fill Logins tab in the RoboForm extension

You can edit your Identities by clicking the "Edit" button next to the "Fill Forms" button.

Identity edit button in the RoboForm extension

This will bring you to a window where you can edit the information stored in the selected Identity by clicking the "Pencil" icon in the upper right of the Identity. If you click the 3 dots in the upper right hand corner of this page, you will be presented with options to Share, Send, Print, Rename, Move, Clone, Copy All Fields, Delete, and Add to Pinned.

how to edit an Identity on the Start Page.

You can open the RoboForm Tools and Settings menu by clicking the 3 dots in the upper right corner of the RoboForm Extension. This menu contains the Password Generator, links to the Authenticator, Sharing Center, Security Center, and Emergency Access page, a Sync button, the Settings page, an Import option, an option to Scan a QR code, our Help menu, information about Referral Rewards, and offers the ability to Log Out.

the 3 dots menu in the RoboForm extension

The Password Generator offers powerful customization options to ensure that no matter what the password requirements of a website are, you will be able to generate a password which complies

the Password Generator button in the RoboForm extension. the Password Generator in the RoboForm extension.

The Help menu offers links to our Manual, FAQs, and Home Page, information for what to do if you forget your password, the option to Contact Support, the ability to report an issue on a page, and an About page which gives you information about your version of RoboForm.

the help menu in the RoboForm extension

If you would like to view or edit your logins from the RoboForm Start Page, there is a convenient link (House Icon) in the upper left corner which will take you there.

the Start Page button in the RoboForm extension

Chapter 4: Logins

Use Logins to store data that is specific to a web site; data such as Usernames, Passwords, Survey fields, Win32 applications logins (E.g. Skype), etc. Essentially, you can save any form data to Logins and use it to automatically fill any form later.

Saving Logins

AutoSave Dialog
When you manually enter login data to a login page and click the Login/Submit button, RoboForm will offer to save this login info by displaying the AutoSave dialog. When you manually enter login data to a login page and click the Login/Submit button, RoboForm will offer to save this login info by displaying the AutoSave dialog.

the autosave dialog.

How to AutoSave a Login

  1. After ensuring that you have installed the RoboForm Browser Extension into your supported browser of choice, and have logged in, navigate to the site you would like to save your login information for. For this example, we will use Walmart.com. Enter your login information, and click the “Sign In” button. Or, if you are creating a new account, enter your new account information and click the “Create Account” button. a sign in page for a site
  2. After creating or entering your account credentials, a window will appear prompting you to save your login credentials into RoboForm. While on this window, you also have the ability to edit the name of your login, place that login into an existing folder, or create a new folder for the login. After adjusting the name and folder placement to your specifications, click the “Save” button on the RoboForm prompt. RoboForm will confirm that your credentials have been saved. the autosave dialog. confirmation message.

NOTE: Clicking Never for this site will disable RoboForm AutoSave from popping up on the website you are on. The AutoSave dialog pops up only if the Login data you entered is New, Different, or Updated. It will not prompt you if the exact same data (E.g. Username & Password) is already saved to RoboForm. If you have multiple accounts for the same website, RoboForm will suggest to label your new login with the username in parentheses after the name

account name in autosave dialog

If you try to save a Login that has the same name as an existing Login, you will be shown a warning that says saving the Login will overwrite the data of your existing Login.

replacement warning autosave dialog.

Password Change Detection
This also works with changing your Password on an existing account; RoboForm will offer to save your new password and overwrite your old password in Logins. The RoboForm Editor notes the date the password was changed (e.g. 5/26/2017: password changed from 'xxx' to 'yyy').

Updated Website
You might have to do a Resave or Manual Save of a Login if the website’s login page has been changed or updated. Simply manually login, and in the AutoSave dialog will simply overwrite and save the original Login.

Forcing AutoSave
This is a tool to “Force” an AutoSave for non-standard forms such as:

How to Use Force AutoSave:
Hold the ALT key and click the Login/Submit button on a web page.
If holding the ALT key and clicking on the Login/Submit button does not cause RoboForm to Force AutoSave, follow these steps to enable the Force AutoSave keyboard shortcut:

  1. Open your browser and click the RoboForm extension. Click the 3 dots in the upper right corner. Then, click the “Settings” option. settings menu in RoboForm extension.
  2. Select “AutoSave” from the column on the left. Then, enable the “Enable keyboard shortcut: ALT + click on sign-in button forces AutoSave” option. alt+click force autosave option.

Saving a Login Manually

  1. Go to the RoboForm Start Page. To begin creating a Login manually click the blue [ + ] button in the lower right hand corner create new Loginbutton Start Page.
  2. This will bring you to the “Add New Login” window where you can view and select from RoboForm’s Login list. Use the search bar at the top of the window to search for the web page you would like to create a new Login for. add new Login screen on the Start Page. Or, if the webpage you would like to create a Login for is not listed, click the “Create your own” button. create your own Login on the Start Page
  3. If the website was selected from the list of RoboForm Logins, enter the name for the Login, the email, and the password. Then, choose a folder to store it in, select whether you would like for it to be added to your Pinned list, and add any notes you wish to include with the Login.
    Once you are finished, click the “Save” button. add new Login page on the Stage Page If you used the “Create your own” button, you will additionally need to enter the URL of the sign-in page for the website. Enter the name for the Login, the URL of the sign-in page, the email, and the password. Then, choose a folder to store it in, select whether you would like for it to be added to your Pinned list, and add any notes you wish to include with the Login.
    After successfully entering the information, click the “Save” button adding a new Login for an unknown site on the Start Page.

Captcha Fields Some sites require you to fill in a Captcha field on login or signup. Captcha fields cannot be AutoSaved since they change on every login; users are manually required to enter this information according to website directions - don’t save the Captcha to RoboForm.
You can, however, create a Login Tip to prevent RoboForm from attempting to fill and submit a Captcha form

How to Create a Login Tip

  1. Go to the RoboForm Start Page. Hover your mouse over the Login you would like to add a Login Tip to and click the 3 dots in the upper right corner. Then, select "Edit" from the menu. edit option on Start Page
  2. In the Edit window, click the "Add field" button add field option on the Start Page
  3. Select Login Tip as the field type and fill the "Field Value" with the text you would like your Login Tip to display. Then, click the blue "OK" button. add field dialog on the Start Page.
  4. The Login Tip will be added to the Login. Click the blue "Save" button in the upper right save button on the Start Page.

How to Use a Login Tip
From now on, when you attempt to log in to the site you added a Login Tip for using RoboForm, RoboForm will pause before submitting your credentials and present you with the text you input in step 8.

a Login tip being used.

Using Logins

One-Click Login RoboForm will complete the entire Login sequence for you, just by clicking a Login in the RoboForm Extension or RoboForm Menu Bar Icon, or by selecting the Login in the RoboForm Editor and clicking “Log In” at the top of the page.

a login in the RoboForm extension. the log in button in the RoboForm editor.

Logins Menu
This menu in the RoboForm Extension allows you to view all of your Logins. It has options to sort your Logins by popularity (“Popular”), recently used (“Recent”), and alphabetically (“A-Z”).
Along with your Logins, it has the following functions:

options for a login in the RoboForm extension

Matching Logins
When you visit a website with one of your saved Logins, the RoboForm Extension will show the Login that best matches your website in the “Fill Logins” tab of the extension.
Click the Matching Login to log in to the website. RoboForm will automatically fill and submit the form. the Fill Logins and Matching Logins tabs There are more form filling options in the dialog of the Matching Dialog button. Click the three dots on the right-side of a Matching Login in the Fill Logins tab and you will see options to:

the available options for an item in the Fill Logins tab.

If there are multiple matching Logins, they will all be listed in the Fill Logins tab.

Matching Logins in the Fill Logins tab.

In order to log in to the account you want to use, simply select that Login out of the list and select one of the Login actions that are detailed in the section above.
A search bar will appear in the Matching Logins tab if you have 9 or more Logins to the same Website.

Login Order If you have more than one Matching Login for a web site, RoboForm arranges Matching Logins by how well the Login URL matches the Web Page URL:

Chapter 5: Bookmarks

Use Bookmarks to store web addresses (URLs) in order to be one click away from your favorite pages and articles.

Saving Bookmarks

How to Save Bookmarks

  1. Go to the web page that you would like to save a Bookmark for. Then, click the RoboForm Extension icon and select the “Floppy Disk” icon in the bottom right. the Save Bookmark button in the RoboForm Extension.
  2. Name your Bookmark and select which Folder you would like your Bookmark to be in. Then, click the blue “Save” button the Bookmark save dialog.

You can find your saved Bookmarks in the RoboForm Extension, the Start Page, the RoboForm Taskbar Icon, or the RoboForm Editor.

Using Bookmarks

RoboForm Extension
In the RoboForm Extension, Bookmarks are stored in the “All” menu. Click the dropdown arrow next to “Logins” and select “All” from the menu.
NOTE: You may need to sort by A-Z to see your Bookmark if it is not a popular or recently used item.

the All tab in the RoboForm extension a bookmark in the RoboForm extension

RoboForm Editor
Open Bookmarks in the Editor, select your desired Bookmark, and click the “Go To” button in the Editor’s details toolbar. RoboForm will open that address in a new window.

the Go To button in the RoboForm editor

Right Clicking or clicking the 3 dots on an individual Bookmark in the extension will give you the following options:

the available options for a Bookmark in the RoboForm extension.

There are additional Bookmark Options in the RoboForm Editor which are detailed in Chapter 8: Roboform Editor.

Chapter 6: Safenotes

Use Safenotes to store any text data or anything that RoboForm could not save into Logins. Some example Safenotes could include:

How to Create a New Safenote

RoboForm Extension
In the RoboForm Extension, click the dropdown arrow next to “Logins” and select “Safenotes” from the menu.

the Safenotes tab in the RoboForm extension

Click the blue [ + ] button in the bottom right corner of the Safenotes menu

the New Safenote button in the RoboForm extension.

You will be brought to the Start Page to create your Safenote. The "New Safenote" window will appear.
If you click the 3 dots in the upper right corner of this window, you will see a menu with options to Share, Send, Print, Rename, Move, Clone, and Delete your Safenote.

the available options for a Safenote on the Start Page.

When you begin filling in the text of your Safenote, the title will automatically populate with the initial few words you write. Once you are finished filling out the text of your Safenote, click the blue "Save" button in the upper right to save your changes.

the save button for a Safenote on the Start Page.

RoboForm Taskbar Icon
Click the [ ^ ] button (show hidden icons) in the lower right corner. Click the RoboForm icon. Select "Safenotes" from the menu, and then click the "New" option.

 the New Safenote button in RoboForm desktop.

The "Create New Safenote" window will appear. In this window, you can choose a folder for the Safenote by clicking "Create In" and name it by filling out the "Name" field. When you are finished, click the "OK" button.

the Create New Safenote window in RoboForm desktop

You will be brought to the Editor where you can view and edit your new Safenote. Fill out the Safenote as you wish, and then click the "Floppy Disk" icon in the upper right to save your changes.

a Safenote ready to be saved in the RoboForm editor.

RoboForm Editor
Click the [ ^ ] button (show hidden icons) in the lower right corner. Click the RoboForm icon. Select "Editor" from the menu.

the option to open the RoboForm editor from the taskbar icon.

Select “Safenotes” from the column on the left and click the [ + ] icon on the right.

the New Safenote button in the RoboForm editor.

Name your Safenote and click the “OK” button.

the Create New Safenote window in RoboForm desktop.

Fill out the Safenote as you wish, and then click the "Floppy Disk" icon in the upper right to save your changes.

a Safenote ready to be saved in the RoboForm editor.

How to View Safenotes

RoboFormExtension
Select the Safenote in the Extension’s Safenote menu.

a Safenote on the Start Page.

RoboForm Taskbar Icon
Select the Safenote in the Safenote menu.

a Safenote in the RoboForm taskbar icon’s menu.

It will open in the RoboForm Editor

a Safenote in the RoboForm editor.

RoboForm Editor
Select the Safenote in the Safenote menu. It will appear in the Details Pane of the RoboForm Editor.

a Safenote in the RoboForm editor.

Safenotes Menu

This menu in the RoboForm Extension and RoboForm Taskbar Icon allows you to view all of your Safenotes.
In the RoboForm Taskbar Icon, the Safenotes Menu has the following functions:

the Safenote options in the RoboForm taskbar icon’s menu

Right Clicking the Safenote in the taskbar Safenotes Menu will provide you with the following options:

the available options for an individual Safenote in the RoboForm taskbar icon’s menu.

In the RoboForm Extension, there are options to sort your Safenotes by Popular (popularity), Recent (recently used), and A-Z (alphabetical).
Clicking the 3 dots on the right of an individual Safenote in the Extension’s Bookmarks Menu will give you the following options:

the available options for a Safenote in the RoboForm extension.

There are additional Safenote Options in the RoboForm Editor which are detailed in Chapter 8: Roboform Editor.

Chapter 7: Identities

Identities are profiles containing personal data which you can save within RoboForm. RoboForm can automatically fill non-password forms (E.g. Online Shopping Checkouts, Sign Up Forms) with information from your saved Identities

Creating an Identity

Creating an Identity through the RoboForm Extension:

  1. Open your browser and click the RoboForm extension icon. Then, click the house icon in the upper left corner of the extension’s menu. the Start Page button in the RoboForm extension
  2. You will now be on the Start Page. Select the "Identities" tab from the column on the left, and then click the blue [ + ] button in the bottom right corner. the Create New Identity button on the Start Page.
  3. The Create New Identity window will appear. Within this window, you can name your identity and select the country applicable to it. After inputting this information, click the blue “Next” button the Create New Identity window on the Start Page.
  4. Click the "Save" button when you have entered your information. a filled out Identity element on the Start Page
  5. Within your Identity, you can include the following categories of information:
    • Person - Personal information for the Identity,
    • Business - Workplace information for the Identity
    • Passport - Passport details for the Identity
    • Address - Address for the Identity
    • Credit Card - Credit card details for the identity
    • Bank Account - Banking information for the identity
    • Car - Vehicle details for the identity
the different Identity Elements on the Start Page.

Creating an Identity through the RoboForm Editor:

  1. Click the [ ^ ] button (show hidden icons) in the lower right corner. Click the RoboForm icon. Select "Editor" from the menu. the option to open the RoboForm editor from the RoboForm taskbar icon’s menu.
  2. In the RoboForm Editor, click the “+” next to the Identities tab in the column on the left.  the Create New Identity button in the RoboForm editor
  3. The Create New Identity dialog will appear. Name the Identity, and select the appropriate Country. The “Create In” button allows you to select or create a Folder for your identity.
    Click the “Ok” button once you are done. the Create New Identity window on RoboForm desktop the Create New Identity window on RoboForm desktop. NOTE: RoboForm asks for Country in order to localize accordingly.
  4. Within your Identity, the following Identity Elements provide you with organized storage of the Identity’s information:
    Person - Personal information for the Identity,
    Business - Workplace information for the Identity
    Passport - Passport details for the Identity
    Address - Address for the Identity
    Credit Card - Credit card details for the Identity
    Bank Account - Banking information for the Identity
    Car - Vehicle details for the Identity
    Custom - Custom fields for the Identity. These will be gone over in more detail in the next section titled “Custom Fields”.
  5. Click the "Save" button (Floppy Disk Icon) when you have entered your information. the different Identity Elements in the RoboForm editor.

How to Add another Element
If you have more than one Address, Credit Card, Bank Account, etc. for an Identity, you can create Multiple Contact Elements.

  1. Right click the Element and select “New” from the menu. creating a new Identity Element in the RoboForm editor
  2. Rename the new element by right clicking it and selecting “Rename” from the menu. renaming an Identity Element in the RoboForm editor.
  3. Then, select the New Element and you will be able to fill the Contact Fields of the new Element in the Editor. Once you have filled them out as you wish, click the Save button (Floppy Disk icon) in the upper right. a filled out new Identity Element.

Custom Fields

Custom is for any other fields that are not covered in RoboForm.
How to Use Custom Fields

  1. Fill the Field Name with the question of the field (E.g. Username).
  2. Fill the Field Value with your response to the question of the field (E.g. JohnSmith).
  3. Other Matching Strings is for an additional Field Name that RoboForm should also detect (E.g. Field Name: Username...Other Matching Strings: User ID). When RoboForm detects an Other Matching String term, it will fill it with the Field Value.
  4. Click the Save button (Floppy Disk icon) at the top of the Editor to Save your Custom Form. Custom Fields in the RoboForm editor.

More important notes about using Custom fields:

NOTE: You don’t have to enter any dashes or spaces for Identity Fields with numbers (E.g. phone numbers, driver license number).

Using an Identity

Having your information stored in an Identity can be useful for a number of reasons, such as filling out shipping and billing information, filling out medical forms, and even entering sweepstakes.
To use your completed Identity, follow these steps: Having your information stored in an Identity can be useful for a number of reasons, such as filling out shipping and billing information, filling out medical forms, and even entering sweepstakes. To use your completed Identity, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to a website which contains forms you need to fill out, and click the RoboForm autofill icon. Then, select the identity you wish to fill from and click the "Fill" button the RoboForm AutoFill dialog.
  2. The information saved within that Identity will automatically be filled into the appropriate lines within the form. filled form by RoboForm autofill.

NOTE: In many instances, you will need to fill forms across multiple pages. One example of this is Walmart's checkout process. If the checkout process is done across multiple pages, continue to fill from the appropriate Identity whenever a blank form is present. RoboForm will automatically fill in the appropriate information.

filling across a checkout form. filling across a checkout page.

You can use Selective Form Filling if you would like to fill a select amount of fields on a web page (not all of them). You can do this by selecting (highlight with your mouse) the part of the web page that you want to be filled and clicking Fill Forms. RoboForm will only fill the fields that you have selected.
Clicking the 3 dots on the right of an Identity in the Extension’s Identity menu will give you the following options

 the 3 dots menu in the Identity tab in the RoboForm extension.

Clicking the 3 dots on the right of an Identity in the Taskbar Icon’s Identity menu will give you the following options:

the available options for an Identity in the RoboForm taskbar icon’s menu.

Chapter 8: RoboForm Editor

The RoboForm Editor is the main tool to organize your RoboForm Data. Editor allows you to view, edit, and create individual RoboForm items and organize them into folders. The RoboForm Editor is not available on any Standalone Extensions.

Accessing the Editor

The Editor can easily be found by one of these ways:

To have quick access, right click the RoboForm Editor and add it to your Taskbar.

 how to pin the RoboForm editor to the Taskbar.

Editor Overview

There are three sections in the RoboForm Editor

We will go through the details of the RoboForm Menu Button and the other tabs in the Left Panel of the Editor below.
RoboForm Menu Button This button is at the top of the Left Panel and is labeled RoboForm.

the RoboForm menu in the RoboForm editor.

Clicking it will open the following functions:

Navigation Pane Commands
At the top of the Navigation Pane there are three buttons.

They are explained here:

Right-Clicking any item of RoboForm Data in the Navigation Pane will show the following commands:

Right-Clicking any folder of RoboForm Data in the Navigation Pane will show the following commands:

Logins in the Editor

All of your Logins are organized alphabetically in the Navigation Pane. From this tab, you can go to web pages, fill forms, and edit your Logins.
NOTE: You can’t create a new Login in the Editor. You can read more about creating Logins in Chapter 4: Logins.

You can Drag and Drop the text of a Login into a web page. Simply click and hold the name of an individual field (E.g. Password) and drop it where you like on the page.

The Editor Toolbar at the top has the following Login options:

NOTE: If you want to remove all changes to your Login, click Drop Changes in the More Menu in the Details Pane.

Bookmarks in the Editor

All of your Bookmarks are organized alphabetically in the Navigation Pane. Within the Navigation Pane, you can edit and go to your Bookmarks.
NOTE: You can’t create a Bookmark in the Editor. You can read about how to create one in Chapter 5: Bookmarks.

You can Drag and Drop the URL of a bookmark into the address bar. While in Edit mode, simply click and hold an individual field - in this case, the URL - and drop it where you like on the page.

The Editor Toolbar at the top has the following Bookmark options:

Applications in the Editor

All of your Application Logins are organized alphabetically in the Navigation Pane. From here you can go to the application, login, and edit your Login.
Selecting an Application in the Navigation Pane will open its information in the Details Pane.

an application Login in the RoboForm editor.

Application Logins share the same functions in the Editor as normal Logins. Please refer to the “Logins in Editor” portion of this chapter to learn more about using Applications in the Editor.
NOTE: If you want to remove all changes to your Application Login, click Drop Changes

Identities in the Editor

All of your Identities are ordered alphabetically.
NOTE: Go to Chapter 7: Identities if you would like to read about: What are Identity Elements, How to Create an Identity, or How to Add and Edit Personal Details in Identity

Filling Forms from RoboForm Editor

  1. Navigate to the form you wish to fill in your browser. the RoboForm autofill icon on a form.
  2. Select the Identity in the Editor.
  3. Drag and drop the Identity information from the Editor into the form. showing how to drag and drop information from an Identity in the RoboForm editor into a form

Contacts in Editor

Contacts are similar to a phone-book. You can store an individual's contact information here. All of your Contacts are ordered alphabetically. The RoboForm Editor is your main tool to create and edit contacts. From here you can create contacts, edit them, and fill forms with them.

You can Drag and Drop the text of an Contact into a web page. Simply click and hold the name of an individual field (E.g. Phone Number) and drop it where you like on the page.
NOTE: You don’t have to enter any dashes or spaces when you are typing in fields with numbers

How to Create a Contact in Editor

  1. In the RoboForm Editor, click the “ + ” next to the Contact tab.  the Create New Contact button in the RoboForm editor.
  2. The New Contact dialog will pop up. Name the Contact, and select their Country. The “Create In” button allows you to select or create a Folder for your identity.
  3. Click the “Ok” button once you have entered the information. the Create New Contact window in RoboForm desktop  the Create New Contact window in RoboForm desktop.

How to Add another Element
If you have more than one business or address for a contact, you can create Multiple Contact Elements

  1. Right click the Element and select “New” from the menu. how to create a new Contact Element in the RoboForm editor.
  2. Rename the new element by right clicking it and selecting “Rename” from the menu. showing how to rename a new Contact Element in the RoboForm editor.
  3. Then, select the New [Element] and you will be able to fill the Contact Fields of the new Element in the Editor. a filled out new Contact Element in the RoboForm editor.

NOTE: Your original Element will now be labeled “[Main]” on the left side of the Editor. Right click the original Element and select Rename to change its name.
How to Fill Forms with Contacts

  1. Navigate to the form you wish to fill in your browser. the RoboForm autofill icon on a form.
  2. Select the Contact.
  3. Drag and drop the Contact information from the editor into the form. showing how to drag and drop information from a Contact into a form.

The Phone Prefix, Add to, and More options for Contacts work identically to Identities.

Safenotes in Editor

All of your Safenotes are organized alphabetically in the Navigation Pane. From here you can edit and view your Safenotes.
NOTE: Refer to Chapter 6: Safenotes for how to create a Safenote.

You can Drag and Drop the text of the Safenote. Simply click and hold the name of the Safenote and drop it where you like on a web page.
The Editor Toolbar at the top has the following Safenote options:

The All Tab in the Editor

This shows all of your Logins, Bookmarks, Applications, Identities, Contacts, Safenotes and Folders together. They are organized alphabetically within their sections, e.g. all the Logins are grouped together, all the Safenotes are grouped together.

the All tab in the RoboForm editor.

The Authenticator Tab in the Editor

The RoboForm Authenticator allows you to use RoboForm as a two-factor authenticator for other sites and apps. To learn more about the RoboForm Authenticator, go to Chapter 12: Authenticator.

the Authenticator tab in the RoboForm editor

The Shared Tab in the Editor

Shared shows the RoboForm items that you shared with others or items that are shared with you.

NOTE: To find out what the different permission levels mean, how to create a Shared Folder, and more Shared Folder information, read Chapter 13: Sharing and Sending.

The Security Center in the Editor

Read more about the Security Center in Chapter 15: Security Center.

the Security Center tab in the RoboForm editor

Chapter 9: Taskbar Icon

The RoboForm Taskbar Icon provides quick access to all RoboForm functions and data and makes RoboForm compatible with Win32 applications (E.g. Skype). It opens in a vertical list that includes Logins, Safenotes, and Identities.
The RoboForm Taskbar Icon appears within the [ ^ ] menu (Show Hidden Icons) in the System Tray at the bottom right corner of your screen where time and date icons are displayed.

the RoboForm taskbar icon

Data in the Taskbar Icon is only accessible when you are logged into RoboForm using your Master Password.
NOTE: For easier access to your RoboForm Taskbar Icon, click the [ ^ ] button (Show Hidden Icons) then drag and drop the RoboForm Icon into the Taskbar.

how to drag the RoboForm taskbar icon into the taskbar

To make the Taskbar Icon appear again, you can login to RoboForm on your RoboForm Extension or the RoboForm Editor.

Options in the Taskbar Icon

Chapter 10: AutoFill Dialog

AutoFill is an optional function that automatically fills forms (Logins or Identities) when you visit a website. It appears as a RoboForm icon on the side of a field.

the RoboForm autofill icon on a form.

Turning On AutoFill Dialog

  1. Click the [ ^ ] button (Show hidden icons) in the lower right corner of your screen and then click the RoboForm Taskbar icon.
  2. Select “Options…” from the menu. Options in the RoboForm taskbar icon’s menu
  3. Select the AutoFill tab from the column on the left and check the “Offer to AutoFill” box. Then, click the “Save” button.  the offer to autofill option in the options menu on RoboForm desktop.

How to Use AutoFill Dialog

RoboForm will offer to AutoFill website forms that contain:

On a website with empty forms, the AutoFill Dialog will pop up and offer to fill the forms with:

Select the desired Login or Identity.

the RoboForm autofill dialog.

Clicking the 3 dots to the right of an item opens a menu with options to:

There are more settings for AutoFill actions and appearance within Options > AutoFill. Read more in Chapter 18: RoboForm Options.

Chapter 11: Password Generator

The RoboForm Password Generator is a powerful tool which allows you to generate random and secure passwords. It has customizable parameters to ensure that, no matter what the password requirements of a website are, you will be able to generate a password which complies.

Using the Password Generator When Creating a New Account

In order to generate a random password when creating a new account:

  1. Go to the website you wish to create an account for and navigate to their Account Creation page. For example: Walmart.com.
    Enter the required information for account creation. When you reach the "Password" field, click the RoboForm autofill icon next to the field to bring up the password generation dialogue. the RoboForm autofill icon on a password field NOTE: If you do not see the RoboForm icon next to the field, you can still access the password generator by clicking the RoboForm extension, and then clicking the Password Generator icon (slot machine). the RoboForm Password Manager button in the RoboForm extension.
  2. Click "Generate" from the password generation dialogue, and then click the "Fill" button. a password being generated and filled
  3. After entering the account creation information, click "Create Account" or the equivalent button on the site you are on. the account creation page of a site.
  4. The RoboForm autosave dialogue will appear offering to save the account credentials as a new Login. Confirm that the information is correct and that the Login's name and folder placement are to your specifications. Then, click the "Save" button. the RoboForm autosave dialog.
  5. RoboForm will present you with a window confirming that the new password was saved. the message confirming that the Login has been saved.

NOTE: If the RoboForm autosave dialogue does not appear, you will need to save your new Login manually through the Start Page. You can view our tutorial for creating a Login through the Start Page here.

Using the Password Generator to Update an Existing Password

In order to update a Login to use a randomly generated password:

  1. Log in to the account you want to update the password for and navigate to the page which allows you to change the password for your account. Then, click the RoboForm icon next to the "New Password" field to bring up the password generation dialogue. the RoboForm autofill icon on a field.

    NOTE: If you do not see the RoboForm icon next to the field, you can still access the password generator by clicking the RoboForm extension, and then clicking the Password Generator icon (slot machine).

    the RoboForm Password Generator button in the RoboForm extension.
  2. Click "Generate" from the password generation dialogue, and then click the "Fill" button. a password being generated and filled.
  3. Save your new password. a newly generated password being saved.
  4. The RoboForm autosave dialogue will appear offering to save the new password to your Login. Confirm that the information is correct, and then click the "Update" button. RoboForm attempting to update your existing Login.
  5. RoboForm will present you with a window confirming that the new password was saved. the message confirming that the Login has been saved.

NOTE: If the RoboForm autosave dialogue does not appear, you will need to save your new password manually through the Start Page or Editor. You can view our tutorial for creating a Login through the Start Page here.

Customizing Password Generation Parameters

To change the password generation parameters on the RoboForm Password or Passphrase Generators, follow these steps:

  1. Open your browser, and click the RoboForm extension icon. Click the Password Generator icon (slot machine) in the upper right.  the RoboForm Password Generator button in the RoboForm extension.
  2. Here, you will see the RoboForm Password and Passphrase Generators and will have access to their customizable parameters. The available customizations for the password generator are:
    • You can change the character length of the generated password by adjusting the number in the "Number of Characters" field.
    • Under "Advanced Options" there are more customizations:
      • You can choose to allow or exclude numbers, uppercase letters, and/or lowercase letters by toggling on or off their respective options
      • You can choose to only use hexadecimal characters by toggling on the "Hexadecimal 0-9, A-F" option
      • You can choose to allow or exclude characters with similar appearances (For example, 1 and I) by toggling on or off the "Exclude similar" option.
      • You can choose to allow or exclude special characters and have the ability to specify which special characters to use. the available options for the RoboForm Password Generator.

The available customizations for the passphrase generator are:

Chapter 12: Authenticator

The RoboForm Authenticator allows you to use RoboForm as a two-factor authenticator for other sites and apps. This allows you to contain both your login credentials and authentication code in one place, instead of having to use a third-party authentication app.

Logins you save an Authentication code for will be located in the Authenticator tab on the Start Page.

the Authenticator tab on the Start Page.


How to use RoboForm as a 2FA Authenticator for Other Sites and Apps

RoboForm offers built in 2FA services which allow for a more efficient log in experience.

  1. Log in to the account you wish to enable two-factor authentication for and go to your account's settings. Once there, find the option to enable two-factor authentication.
    NOTE: Not every site will have the option to enable two-factor authentication. an Enable Two-Factor Authentication button on a site.
  2. You will be presented with a 2FA (two-factor authentication) key. Copy this key to your clipboard. NOTE: Not every site will offer a 2FA key.  a two factor authentication secret key on a site.
  3. In your browser, click the RoboForm Extension icon. Then, click the house icon in the upper left of the RoboForm extension to go to the Start Page. the Start Page button in the RoboForm extension.
  4. Hover your mouse over the Login you wish to enable two-factor authentication for, and click the 3 dots in the upper right corner. Then, select the "View" option. the View option for a RoboForm data item in the Start Page.
  5. Underneath your login credentials, you will see an option to enable two-factor authentication for this Login. Click the "Add authenticator setup key" button. the Add authenticator setup key option for a Login on the Start Page.
  6. A window will appear prompting you to enter the two-factor authentication key from your account's settings. Paste the 2FA key you copied earlier into this window and click the blue "OK" button. the prompt to enter the two factor authentication key.
  7. RoboForm will now present you with a time-sensitive verification code. In order to finish enabling two-factor authentication for this Login, copy this code and enter it back on the account settings page for the Login in question. the six digit verification code for enabling two factor authentication.  entering the six digit verification code for two factor authentication.
  8. After you have successfully enabled two-factor authentication, you will be able to use RoboForm to enter your 2FA code for you when logging in to this account. a confirmation that two factor authentication is turned on. RoboForm auto filling a two factor authentication code.

NOTE: If the RoboForm AutoFill icon does not appear, you can still fill the verification code by clicking the RoboForm Extension, and then clicking the "Clock" icon to the right of the Login you are using RoboForm as a 2FA authenticator for. RoboForm will display the verification code for you to copy and paste into the appropriate field.

 a Login with two factor authentication enabled through the RoboForm Authenticator.

To view a list of all your 2FA codes, select the "Authenticator" tab in the bottom left corner of the Start Page.

the Authenticator tab in the RoboForm Start Page.

How to Set Up 2FA (Two Factor Authentication) Through A 3rd Party TOTP Authenticator App: RoboForm Extension

  1. Open your browser and click the RoboForm extension icon. Click the 3 dots in the upper right corner. Select "Settings" from the menu. showing how to access the Settings menu in the RoboForm Extension.
  2. In the Settings menu, select "Security" from the column on the left. In the "Two-factor authentication" section, select Google Authenticator. the Security tab in the RoboForm extension’s settings
  3. RoboForm may prompt you to verify your email address. Obtain the code sent to your email account and enter it in the designated field. the verification code being entere
  4. Using the device with the authenticator app installed, open the camera and scan the QR code or manually enter the secret key into your Google Authenticator app. the QR code and Secret key.
  5. After scanning or entering the secret key, the authenticator app will present you with a six-digit numeric code the options to scan a QR code or enter a setup key in an authenticator app. the six digit key from the authenticator app.
  6. Enter this code into RoboForm where it says "Enter OTP from Google Authenticator App." the six digit key being entered into roboform.
  7. You have now enabled 2FA. showing that two factor authentication is now enabled in the RoboForm extension’s settings menu.
  8. Moving forward, when accessing your RoboForm account from a new device, a One Time Password will be sent to your Google Authenticator app. You must successfully enter this six-digit numeric code into RoboForm to complete the authorization of that device before you can access your account.
    While we strongly recommend using 2FA to protect your account data, if you wish to turn this security feature off, you can do so by going back to RoboForm's settings, selecting the Security tab, and checking the "Off" option under Two-factor authentication.  showing how to turn off two factor authentication in the RoboForm extension’s settings menu.

Chapter 13: Sharing and Sending

The RoboForm Sharing and Sending feature allows you to securely share RoboForm Data (items or folders) with others.
Sharing and Sending uses a Public-Private Key Encryption which replaces the risky practice of sharing your Master Password or emailing sensitive data.
If your recipient does not have a RoboForm Account, the recipient will receive an email with instructions on how to create a free RoboForm account

Sharing

Sharing RoboForm Data is like sharing a Google Doc - the shared data is updated to any changes (E.g. changing a password) and access to the shared data can be revoked at any time. The sharer may choose multiple recipients.

How to Share individual RoboForm items

  1. Right-click the item in your RoboForm Extension or the RoboForm Editor.
  2. Select “Sharing…”. showing the option to share a Roboform item in the RoboForm extension showing the option to share a RoboForm item in the RoboForm editor
  3. The RoboForm Sharing screen will open. Enter the recipient's email and click the blue "Add" button. Multiple recipients can be selected. showing the Sharing screen on the Start Page.

The recipient will be shown under Who Has Access with their name and email:

To revoke Shared Data, click the X on the far right of the recipient. Another dialog will pop up checking whether you are sure to revoke access to this user

Shared Folders
A Shared Folder containing multiple RoboForm items is similar to a shared folder in Google Drive. Access to the shared item can be revoked at any time. The sender may choose multiple recipients.

NOTE: RoboForm Premium users can only create 2 shared folders. RoboForm for Business Users can create multiple shared folders.

How to Create a Shared Folder on the Start Page

  1. Open your browser and click the RoboForm extension icon. Click the "House" icon in the upper left corner of the extension's menu. You will be brought to the Start Page.  the Start Page button in the RoboForm extension.
  2. In the bottom left corner of the Start Page, click the "Sharing Center" tab. Then, click the [ + ] button in the lower right hand corner of the Sharing Center. showing how to create a shared folder on the Start Page.

How to Create A Shared Folder in the RoboForm Editor

  1. Open your browser and click the RoboForm extension icon. Click the "House" icon in the upper left corner of the extension's menu. You will be brought to the Start Page the Start Page button in the RoboForm extension.
  2. In the bottom left corner of the Start Page, click the "Sharing Center" tab. Then, click the [ + ] button in the lower right hand corner of the Sharing Center. showing how to create a shared folder on the Start Page.

How to Create A Shared Folder in the RoboForm Editor

  1. Open the RoboForm Editor.
  2. Click the “More” dropdown in the upper left and select “Create shared folder” from the menu. showing how to create a shared folder in the RoboForm editor.
  3. The Create Shared Folder dialog will open. Name your Folder. Then, click the “Create” button. showing the created shared folder window in the RoboForm editor.
  4. Your new Shared Folder will now appear in the Navigation Pane. showing the newly created shared folder.

How to add RoboForm Items into a Shared Folder

How to Use a Shared Folder on the Start Page

  1. Name the shared folder and enter the email address of the recipient. Then, select the folder access level you wish to grant them.
    Full control: Full access rights. In addition to being able to view and edit all items, the recipient can adjust permission levels, as well as add or remove other recipients (including the original sender).
    Read and write: The recipient can view and edit RoboForm items in the Shared Folder, and the changes they make will be propagated to other recipients and the sender.
    Log in only: The recipient will not be able to edit or share RoboForm items in the Shared Folder. Logins can only be used to log in to websites, applications, and mobile apps (the password cannot be viewed in the Editor). Identities and Safenotes can be viewed in the Editor.
  2. Once you are finished, click the blue "Add" button to add the recipient to the shared folder. Then, click the blue "Create" button to complete the folder creation and sharing process. showing the Create New Shared Folder window on the Start Page.
  3. The user you shared the folder with will receive a message notifying them that a RoboForm user would like to share data with them. To receive the shared folder they will either need to log in to their account or sync if they are already logged in. Upon selecting “Accept,” the folder and its contents will be shared. showing how the invitation to the shared folder appears to the recipient

How to Use a Shared Folder in the RoboForm Editor

  1. Find the Shared Folder in the Navigation Pane in the RoboForm Editor.
  2. Right-click the folder and select “Sharing Settings…” showing the option to view the Sharing Settings options in the Editor.
  3. The RoboForm Sharing window will open.
    Enter the recipient's email in the designated field. If your recipient does not have RoboForm, they will be emailed instructions on how to create a free RoboForm account.
    Select their permission level. The sender can choose one of three different permission levels for the recipient:
    • Log in only - The recipient will not be able to edit or share RoboForm items in the Shared Folder. Logins can only be used to log in to websites, applications, and mobile apps - the passwords cannot be viewed in the Editor. Identities and Safenotes can be viewed in the Editor.
    • Read and write - The recipient can view and edit RoboForm items in the Shared Folder, and the changes they make will be propagated to other recipients and the to sender.
    • Full control - Full access rights. In addition to being able to view and edit all items, the recipient can adjust permission levels, as well as add or remove other recipients (including the original sender).

    Once you are finished, click the blue “Add” button.

    showing the New Shared Folder window.

The recipient will be shown under “Recipients” with their email and permission level:

To revoke Shared Data, click the X on the far right of the recipient. Another dialog will pop up checking whether you are sure to revoke access to this user.

Sending

Sending RoboForm Data is similar to sending an email. The RoboForm data is sent once, and any changes won’t be updated (E.g. changing a password) to the recipient and access to the sent data can’t be revoked. You can send an item to multiple recipients.

How to Send individual RoboForm items

  1. Right-click the item in your RoboForm Extension or RoboForm Editor
  2. Select “Send…”. showing the option to send a RoboForm item from the RoboForm extension. showing the option to send a RoboForm item from the RoboForm editor.
  3. The RoboForm Sharing screen will open. Enter the recipient's email and click the "Send" button. showing the Send window on the Start Page

Chapter 14: Emergency Access

In case of an emergency, such as incapacitation or death, it could be vital to have a trusted person obtain access to your medical, financial, and other important information stored in RoboForm. With Emergency Access, you can set up measures for a pre-approved contact to securely receive access to your RoboForm Data after a certain time period passes.

Emergency Access uses public-private key encryption, similar to our Sharing and Sending features. This allows for secure access by the recipient without the grantor's Master Password.

To open Emergency Access and its settings, open your browser and click the RoboForm Menu Bar Icon. Then, click the 3 dots in the upper right corner and select “Emergency Access” from the menu.

showing how to navigate to Emergency Access from the RoboForm extension.

This will bring you to the Emergency Access page on the Start Page.

showing the Emergency Access page on the Start Page.

Make sure to set up Emergency Access as soon as possible to ensure you are prepared for an emergency. Setting up Emergency Access is explained below.

How to Set Up and Use Emergency Access

  1. On the Emergency Access page, click the blue [ + ] button in the bottom right corner. showing how to create a new Emergency Contact on the Start Page.
  2. Enter the email and desired timeout period for your Emergency Contact.
    The timeout period is the amount of time that the grantor of Emergency Access has before they are able to decline the Emergency Contact's request for Access. If the grantor does not decline or respond before the timeout period lapses, the Emergency Contact will receive access to their RoboForm Data.
    NOTE: Before you invite someone, make sure they have an existing RoboForm account. Emergency Access will not send an invitation to an email that is not already associated with a Free or Premium account. In order to use them as your emergency contact, have them create an account through installing RoboForm from https://www.roboform.com/download.
    Timeout periods to choose from are:
    Immediately
    12 hours
    24 hours
    2 days
    3 days
    7 days
    14 days
    30 days
  3. When you are done entering the Email and Timeout period, click the blue "OK" button. After clicking "OK" your invited Emergency Contact will appear under the "My Emergency Contacts" tab showing the Invite New Contact window on the Start Page showing the My Emergency Contacts tab on the Start Page.
  4. The invited Emergency Contact will also be notified of the pending invitation via email, within the RoboForm interface, and in the "I'm Emergency Contact For" tab on the Emergency Access page, where they can choose to accept or decline the invitation. showing the Emergency Contact invitation. showing the I’m Emergency Contact For tab on the Start Page.
  5. The Emergency Access grantor will be notified when the invited Emergency Contact accepts or declines the invitation. The grantor will need to login in and/or sync the account after the invitation has been accepted. the My Emergency Contacts tab on the Start Page.
  6. Upon accepting the invitation, Emergency Contacts have the option to request access to the grantor's RoboForm account data. You can do this through the Emergency Access page on the Start Page by clicking "I'm Emergency Contact For" tab, clicking the 3 dots on the right of the account you are the Emergency Contact for, and selecting "Request Access" from the menu. A window will appear prompting you to confirm the request. Click the blue "Yes" button on this window. the option to request access to the Emergency Access Grantor’s data. the confirmation of the access request
  7. Once the Emergency Contact sends the access request, they will receive confirmation of the sent request via email and within RoboForm's interface; the timer starts counting down the preset timeout period. the I’m Emergency Contact For tab on the Start Page.
  8. As soon as the Emergency Contact requests access, the Emergency Access grantor is notified via email and within RoboForm's interface. They now have the option (within the preset timeout period) to manually grant, revoke, or not respond to the pending request. the access request’s appearance to the Emergency Access Grantor. the My Emergency Contacts tab on the Start Page.
  9. If the request is manually granted or no reply is provided within the preset timeout period, the Emergency Contact will receive access to all of the grantor's RoboForm account data. The request for access can also be rejected by the Emergency Access sender within the same preset timeout period. In the case of rejection, the Emergency Contact will be notified, and no data will be shared. the My Emergency Contacts tab on the Start Page.  the option to revoke access to the Emergency Access Grantor’s data.
  10. The Emergency Contact can access the grantor's data through the Emergency Access page on the Start Page by clicking "I'm Emergency Contact For" tab, clicking the 3 dots on the right of the account you are the Emergency Contact for, and selecting "Get Data" from the menu.
    The Emergency Access grantor's account data will open in view only mode with an option for the Emergency Contact to also download specific items or the entire Emergency Access sender's RoboForm account data. The downloaded data will show up in the Emergency Contact's RoboForm account under a folder named after the grantor's email. the option to access the Emergency Access Grantor’s data. the option to download the Emergency Access Grantor’s data.

Chapter 15: Security Center

The Security Center identifies whether your passwords stored in RoboForm are unique, complex, and randomly generated. It also suggests which of your passwords should be changed and made stronger.

The Security Center is located:

Security Score

What is the Security Score?
The Security Score represents the collective strength of all of your individual passwords. It is made up of an overall score out of 100, a rating (eg: “Good”), and a recommendation of how to improve the score. The rating of the Security Score is divided into sections: Low (0-25%), Average (26-50%), Good (51-75%), and Excellent (76-100%).

the security score and breakdown.

How is my Security Score calculated?
Your Security Score is calculated based on the following factors:

There are four possible password strengths:

Security Center Overview

Once in the Security Center, you will see your Security Score displayed at the top of the window, with the individual password breakdown below. Clicking "Show more" beneath your Security Score will present you with a more detailed breakdown of the strength of your passwords.

Password strength for individual passwords is calculated using an algorithm based on zxcvbn. Logins can be sorted based on Name, Password Strength, or Age (starting with when they were stored in RoboForm)

NOTE: Sorting by age is only possible in the Weak, Reused, and All tabs.

the Show more button under the security score. the security score and recommendation for improvement.

When you first open the Security Center, you will be on the Compromised Tab. To update a Compromised Login, or to increase a weak password’s individual strength and, by extension, the overall Security Score, hover your mouse over a Login and click the "Log In" (play button) button which will appear. Then, use the site’s procedure to update the password using the RoboForm Password Generator. Once saved in RoboForm, the Security Center will recalculate the score.

the compromised passwords tab in the Security Center on the Start Page.

Compromised
The Compromised tab contains Logins with passwords that have previously been seen in a documented data breach where hackers released the stolen data publicly or sold it on the dark web. To learn more about Compromised Passwords and what to do if you see them, click here.

the compromised passwords tab in the Security Center on the Start Page

Weak
The Weak tab contains Logins with passwords which have a weak password strength score. We recommend that you update these passwords using the RoboForm Password Generator. To read our tutorial on using the RoboForm Password Generator, click here.

the weak passwords tab in the Security Center on the Start Page.

While viewing a Login with a password rated as Weak, you can view an explanation on why it was rated that way.

 the recommended action for a weak password.

Reused
The Reused tab contains Logins with passwords you have reused multiple times. These passwords are grouped together based on their respective Logins.

the Reused tab in the Security Center on the Start Page

All
The All tab contains all of your RoboForm Logins along with their Password Strength and Age.

the All tab in the Security Center on the Start Page

Complete Duplicates
The Complete Duplicates tab contains Logins which have an identical username and password. The Security Center makes finding and deleting them a one-step process.

the complete duplicates tab in the Security Center on the Start Page.

Excluded
The Excluded tab contains Logins which you have selected to be excluded from your Security Score calculation. To learn how to exclude a Login from your Security Score, click here.

the excluded tab in the Security Center on the Start Page.

Compromised Passwords

On the Start Page, the Security Center also has a “Compromised Passwords” tab.

 the compromised tab in the Security Center on the Start Page.

What is a compromised password?
A compromised password is an individual password that has previously been seen in a documented data breach where hackers released the stolen data publicly or sold it on the dark web. To detect compromised passwords, RoboForm checks against a list maintained by Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), a service that collects passwords exposed in data breaches.

How can I tell which of my passwords have been compromised?
Logins with compromised passwords are marked with a red exclamation point icon the compromised passwords indicator in the RoboForm extension and in the Security Center.

What should I do if I see a password that is compromised?
You should update it immediately.

To update a compromised password, follow these steps:

  1. Click the house icon the Start Page button in the RoboForm extension in the upper left of the RoboForm extension to go to the Start Page
  2. Select "Security Center" in the bottom left navigation tab, then go to the "Compromised" tab.
  3. Hover your cursor over top of the Login in the Compromised tab on the Start page and click the "Log In" (play button) button. the login button on a compromised password in the Security Center.
  4. Once logged in, go to the site’s “Change Password” menu. Use the RoboForm Password Generator to create a complex password rated Strong. From there, RoboForm will save the updated password, remove the exclamation point indication, and update your Security Score accordingly.

For help using the RoboForm Password Generator, click here for our tutorial video and article.

Other Common Questions

I can't or don't want to change a password marked as compromised. How can I remove the red exclamation point icon the compromised passwords indicator ?
Excluding the compromised password from your Security Score will also remove the red exclamation point icon the compromised passwords indicator. To exclude a compromised password, follow these steps:

  1. Click the house icon the Start Page button in the RoboForm extension in the upper left of the RoboForm extension to go to the Start Page.
  2. Select "Security Center" in the bottom left navigation tab, then go to the "Compromised" tab. the compromised tab in the Security Center on the Start Page.
  3. Hover your mouse over the login you wish to exclude the password for and click the 3 dots which will appear on the right.  the 3 dots on the right of a compromised password in the Security Center. NOTE: If you would like to select multiple Logins from the Compromised passwords list, hover your mouse over top of one of the items you wish to select and then check the box which will appear on its left.
    Once this box is checked a menu will appear at the top of your Compromised passwords list with options to:
    Exclude from Security Score - Excludes all checked Logins from your Security Score.
    Batch Log In - Opens all checked Logins in new tabs and logs you in to each.
    Move - Allows you to change the folder all checked Logins are stored in.
    Clone - Allows you to duplicate all checked Logins.
    Delete - Allows you to delete all checked Logins.
    Select All - Allows you to select every Login in the Compromised passwords list. selecting multiple items in the Security Center on the Start Page
  4. Select "Exclude from Security Score" from the menu. RoboForm will no longer display the red exclamation point for this Login or include it in your Security Score. the option to exclude an item from the security score

NOTE: If you wish to re-include this Login, you can do so by going to the "Excluded" tab and then clicking the "Include in Security Score" (shield icon) button.

the excluded tab in the Security Center on the Start Page.

How do I remove the red exclamation point icon the compromised passwords indicator from showing up for all Logins?

  1. Click the house icon the Start Page button in the RoboForm extension in the upper left of the RoboForm extension to go to the Start Page.
  2. In the top right under your account email, click the "Settings" option. showing how to navigate to the settings menu on the Start Page.
  3. Under the "Security" tab, toggle off the "Show compromised passwords indicator" option. Then, click the blue "Done" button in the upper right corner. showing the option to turn off the compromised passwords indicator symbol.

How does RoboForm know that a password is compromised?
RoboForm checks against the Pwned Passwords list maintained by HIBP. The list is compromised of hundreds of millions of real world passwords previously exposed in data breaches. This exposure makes them unsuitable for ongoing use as they're at much greater risk of being used to take over other accounts.

How does RoboForm securely and anonymously scan my passwords without revealing them?
The passwords on the full HIBP list of compromised passwords are hashed with SHA-1. In addition, the RoboForm client does not transmit complete password hashes when checking against the list. As discussed in more detail here, we use a technique called k-anonymity in order to verify without revealing the individual password.

Can RoboForm tell me when or where an individual compromised password was hacked?
No. Our provider HIBP does not store any information about who the password belonged to, only that it has previously been exposed publicly and how many times it has been seen.

How to Improve your Security Score

Improving your security score means regularly updating compromised, weak, reused, or duplicated passwords. To elevate your score, utilize our password generator to create random, unique, and complex passwords. To read more about how to improve your Security Score using the RoboForm Password Generator, click here.

For example, a weak password would be something like "ABC123!". Go to the "Change Password" page for the account associated with this password, and hover your mouse over top of the RoboForm icon next to the "New Password" field.

showing the RoboForm autofill icon next to a field.

Then, use the RoboForm Password Generator to generate and fill a new password which is rated strong, for example: x3XB9Eu5VcKz67&^

showing a password being generated and filled

Chapter 16: RoboForm Online

RoboForm Online is now the same as the Start Page. You can still log in to RoboForm online through RoboForm’s website, but the appearance is now identical to the Start Page

You can find RoboForm Online here. Simply log in with the email that is associated with your RoboForm account and your RoboForm Master Password.

showing the RoboForm online login page

For information on RoboForm Online, please refer to Chapter 17: Start Page

Chapter 17: RoboForm Start Page

The RoboForm Start Page is available here and allows quick access to all of your Logins, Bookmarks, Safenotes, Identities, Contacts, and more

the RoboForm Start Page

Accessing The Start Page

To use the RoboForm Start Page, the RoboForm Browser Extension must be installed into the browser you wish to use. You can easily access the Start Page by clicking the RoboForm Extension in your browser, and then clicking the house icon in the upper left corner.

the Start Page button in the RoboForm extension.

Navigating The Start Page

Sorting
You can sort/view your RoboForm data via the three selections listed under the search bar: Popular (most frequently used), Recently Used (most recently used), and A-Z (alphabetical order).

the different filters available on the RoboForm Start Pag

Folders and Item Types
In the left navigation bar, clicking the drop-down to the left of the Home folder will display a list of all subfolders:

If you click directly on the Identity in the column on the left, or you go to the Identities tab and click on an Identity, you will open a window which displays the information attached to that Identity. This information can be edited as needed by clicking the Pencil icon in the top right corner, or copied by clicking the Copy icon to the right of the pencil icon.

the Identities tab on the RoboForm Start Page the edit and copy buttons on an Identity Element on the RoboForm Start Page

Adding Logins to Your Start Page

  1. While on the "Logins and Bookmarks" tab, click the blue [ + ] icon in the lower right corner of your Start Page. the Create New Login button on the RoboForm Start Page
  2. The “Add New Login” window will appear. This window contains a list of commonly saved websites. Use the search field to search for the website you wish to save. the Add New Login window on the RoboForm Start Page
  3. Name the Login as you wish, enter your username and password, and select the folder you wish to store the Login in. If you would like to pin the newly saved Login to your Start Page, click the Pin icon. Use the "Add Note" button to add any notes that you would like to save with your new Login. Then, click the “Save” button. the Add New Login window on the RoboForm Start Page.

Customizing Your Start Page

There are a variety of different ways that you can customize the appearance and functionality of your RoboForm Start Page.

Start Page Layout
You can change the format in which you view your data by selecting Grid, Compact, and List icons on the right, under your account dropdown.

the different view layouts available for the Start Page.

Pinned
The Pinned tab allows you to customize the Start Page with the RoboForm files you access most often. In the upper right of each Login, you can click the 3 dots and select “Add to Pinned” to add that Login to your pinned list.

the Pinned tab on the Start Page. the Add to Pinned option for a data item on the Start Page.

Dark Mode
You can turn on “Dark Mode” by clicking on your account’s dropdown menu in the upper right, and toggling the button next to “Dark Mode” to the “On” position. This is useful if you find bright, white screens irritating to your eyes, and would prefer a darker color theme on your Start Page.

the option to enable Dark Mode on the Start Page dark mode enabled on the Start Page.

Editing your data from the Start Page

You may edit individual Logins, Identities, Bookmarks, and Contacts from within the RoboForm Start Page.

NOTE: You can also edit these items from the RoboForm Desktop Editor

To edit a Login or Bookmark:

  1. Click the three vertical dots. Then, select “Edit” from the menu. the option to edit an item on the Start Page
  2. Edit the fields as needed and then click the blue "Save" button. an edited Login ready to be saved.

To edit an Identity or Contact:

  1. Click the 3 vertical dots. Then, select “View” from the menu.  the option to view an Identity on the Start Page.
  2. Click the “Pencil” icon at the top right. the option to edit an Identity Element on the Start Page
  3. Edit the fields as needed and then click the blue “Save” button. an edited Identity Element ready to be saved

To edit a Safenote:
Go to the "Safenotes" tab and click the Safenote you wish to edit. You will now be viewing your Safenote

On this screen, click the text field of the Safenote to edit the text. Edit the Safenote as needed and then click the blue “Save” button.

showing how to edit and save a Safenote

Additional Start Page Options
From the Start Page, you may also log in, go fill, go to, copy username, copy password, view, edit, rename, move, clone, delete, add to pinned, share, send, and print RoboForm Logins, Bookmarks, and Safenotes.

Click the three vertical dots located at the right-hand corner of an individual Login, Bookmark, or Safenote.

Depending on whether you are selecting a Login, Bookmark, or Safenote, a menu will appear offering you some combination of options to log in, go fill, go to, copy username, copy password, view, edit, rename, move, clone, add to pinned, delete, share, send, and restore.

showing the available options for data items in the Start Page

You can find the option to “Print” by selecting “View” from this menu, and clicking the 3 vertical dots in the upper right of the view page.

showing how to access the option to view a data item. showing how to access the option to print a data item

There are also options in the bottom left corner to view the Password Generator, Authenticator, Sharing Center, Security Center, and the Emergency Access page from the Start Page.

showing the location of the Password Generator, Authenticator, Security Center, Sharing Center, and Emergency Access pages on the Start Page.

To view your account settings from your RoboForm account, you can click your account’s dropdown in the upper right, and select “Settings” from the menu.

showing how to access settings on the Start Page.

Using Start Page Search
You can easily conduct a search for any data included within your RoboForm account using the Search RoboForm bar at the top of the page

showing the search field on the Start Page.

Chapter 18: Options and Settings

Desktop Application Options

Options hosts all the settings and preferences for the RoboForm Desktop Application.

You can open Options in the following ways:

The Options window is split into two sections:

At the bottom of the window, there are three buttons:

The next section will go through each tab in the Left Panel and explain their individual options.

General

This tab goes over the general options available within RoboForm.

Browsers

This tab shows which Browsers are available to have the RoboForm extension installed, shows whether or not the extension is already installed to each browser, and provides links to the installation pages for each extension.

Your installed Browsers will be shown on the left of the page

Click the “Install” button to the right of the browser name if you would like to install the RoboForm extension in that Browser.

the Browsers tab on the RoboForm options page.

Toolbar (IE Only)

These are options for the Toolbar which are now only available for Internet Explorer.

Account & Data

This page provides options for Data and Syncing Data.

How to Export RoboForm Data

  1. Go to RoboForm Options > Account & Data and click Export  the Export button in the Account & Data tab on the RoboForm Options page.
  2. You will be prompted to enter your Master Password to confirm the Export. the Master Password being input to confirm the export.
  3. Select the Folder you would like to export under Data to Export.
  4. Select a Location for your exported data in Browse.
  5. Select the type(s) of data you wish to export. Your choices are Logins, Bookmarks, and Safenotes.
  6. Select the format you would like your files to be exported in. The options are Internet Explorer Favorites, HTML file or CSV file.
  7. Click Export. the Export data from RoboForm window.
  8. RoboForm will present you with a warning about exporting your data into an unencrypted file. Click “Yes” to continue. the confirmation message from RoboForm regarding the export.
  9. The Export will show its status bar and say when the Export is complete. the Open containing folder button on the Export data from RoboForm window.

You can click “Open containing folder” to see where the exported data is now.

Security

This page provides Security options. Read more in Chapter 19: Security.

How to Change your Master Password:

  1. Go to the Security and select Change Master Password.
    NOTE: If you have forgotten your master password, RoboForm cannot restore your master password. RoboForm will prompt you to set up a new account. Read more in Chapter 19: Security. the Change Master Password button in the Security tab in RoboForm Options.
  2. A dialog will open asking for your current Master Password. the Master Password being input to confirm the password change.
  3. On the next page, enter and retype your new Master Password. Please memorize your Master Password. It cannot be recovered if forgotten. new Master Password being created.
  4. The dialog will say the RoboForm Setup is Completed. Your Master Password has been changed. confirmation message that the Master Password has been updated.

AutoFill

This page provides AutoFill options. Read more in Chapter 10: AutoFill Dialog

AutoSave

This page provides AutoSave options. Read more about AutoSave in Chapter 4: Logins.

Context Menu (IE Only)

This page provides Context Menu options for Internet Explorer. The context menu opens when you right click in IE.

This page consists of a checkbox list of items that can appear in your Context Menu and in your RoboForm Toolbar. Simply check what you would like to see and uncheck what you would like to be removed in the Context Menu. There's a Select All and a Remove All button below both the Toolbar and the Web Context Menu.

Here are the possible Commands that can be visible in the Toolbar and Context Menu:

Search

This page provides Search options for the Search Box in the RoboForm Extension and RoboForm Taskbar Icon.

Search List Actions shows which websites you can use for the RoboForm Search Box. Check the ones you want and Uncheck the ones you want to hide.

The options for the Search List Actions are located to the right of the list:

Search History includes these options:

Keyboard

Internet Explorer has RoboForm Shortcuts that you can use to get quick access to RoboForm commands

Enable RoboForm Shortcuts in Browser means that Keyboard shortcuts will be available when this option is checked. Unchecking it will disable shortcuts.

To use a shortcut, hold Alt and the Key command to trigger the shortcut.

List of default commands:

KeyAction
Alt + XOpens Login
Alt + NOpens Identities
Alt + COpens Safenotes
Alt + UOpens the RoboForm Button
Alt + IOpens RoboForm Taskbar
Alt + LLog offs RoboForm
Alt + MOpens Matching Logins
Alt + OOpens RoboForm Options
Alt + POpens Password Generator
Alt + RShow and Hide RoboForm Toolbar
Alt + SOpens Search Box
Alt + ZFill and Submit the web page you are on
Alt + -Resets Fields to their original values.
Alt + =Set Fields with check marks.
Alt + 0Clears the Fields that are filled.
Alt + ,Opens Identities Editor
Alt + .Opens Logins Editor
Alt + /Opens Safenotes Editor
Alt + ]Offers to fills forms on website
Alt + [Opens dialog to save Login or Bookmark
Alt + 1-9Fills in your Identity according to the order, 1 being the first identity.

At the bottom of the page, there are options to use Ctrl or Shift instead of Alt, and an option to use the Right Alt key for shortcuts in addition to the left.

the Keyboard tab in RoboForm Options.

Domains

Equivalent Domains
Some websites are under the same organizations and utilize the same Logins or Accounts, but have different URLs. These are called Mirrors (for example, Bank of America uses mbna.com, bankofamerica.com, bofa.com, and usecfo.com).

Domain Equivalencies simplifies this problem by creating a single Login for multiple sites.

For this list, add Domains that share the same Login. Use " = " to mark the domains equal each other, e.g. “mbna.com = bankofamerica.com”. These settings will then apply in Matching Logins.

Edit As Text allows you to edit this list as text.

At the bottom of the page, the checkbox marked Warn about submitting a Login with a domain that doesn’t match the page. This option will warn you if you are submitting a Login on a domain which does not match the page.

the Domains tab in RoboForm Options.

Applications

Extension Settings

Settings hosts all the settings and preferences for the RoboForm Extension.

You can open Settings by one of the following ways:

The Settings window is split into two sections:

General

Account & Data

License

Security

This page allows you to view some of your security information.

Devices & Activity

This page shows which devices you have authorized, and recent activity on your account. You can use this page to help verify the security of your account.

the Devices & Activity tab in the RoboForm Extension Settings menu.

If you see a device that you do not recognize, select it and click "Remove this device" in the bottom left.

the Authorized Devices section in the Devices & Activity tab in the RoboForm Extension Settings menu.

AutoFill

This page provides AutoFill options. Read more in Chapter 10: AutoFill Dialog.

AutoSave

This page provides AutoSave options. Read more about AutoSave in Chapter 4: Logins.

Keyboard

Enable RoboForm Shortcuts in Browser means that Keyboard shortcuts will be available when this option is checked. Unchecking it will disable shortcuts.

To use a shortcut, hold Alt and the Key command to trigger the shortcut.

List of default commands:

KeyAction
Alt + XOpens Login
Alt + NOpens Identities
Alt + COpens Safenotes
Alt + UOpens the RoboForm Button
Alt + IOpens RoboForm Taskbar
Alt + LLog offs RoboForm
Alt + MOpens Matching Logins
Alt + OOpens RoboForm Options
Alt + POpens Password Generator
Alt + RShow and Hide RoboForm Toolbar
Alt + SOpens Search Box
Alt + ZFill and Submit the web page you are on
Alt + -Resets Fields to their original values.
Alt + =Set Fields with check marks.
Alt + 0Clears the Fields that are filled.
Alt + ,Opens Identities Editor
Alt + .Opens Logins Editor
Alt + /Opens Safenotes Editor
Alt + ]Offers to fills forms on website
Alt + [Opens dialog to save forms on a website
Alt + 1-9Fills in your Identity according to the order, 1 being the first identity.

At the bottom of the page, there are options to use Ctrl or Shift instead of Alt, and an option to use the Right Alt key for shortcuts in addition to the left.

the Keyboard tab in the RoboForm Extension Settings menu.

Domains

Equivalent Domains
Some websites are under the same organizations and utilize the same Logins or Accounts, but have different URLs. These are called Mirrors.

Domain Equivalencies simplifies this problem by creating a single Login for multiple URLs.

For this list, add Domains that share the same Login. Use " = " to mark the domains equal to each other, e.g. “apple.com=itunes.com”. These settings will then apply in Matching Logins.

the Domains tab in the RoboForm Extension Settings menu.

Advanced

Chapter 19: RoboForm Security

The security of our users’ data is of the utmost importance to us.

The next few sections outline the different layers of protection that RoboForm employs.

Encryption

All RoboForm data is packed into a single file encrypted using AES encryption with 256-bit keys. To protect against dictionary, brute force, or other attacks, we generate encryption keys using the PBKDF2 password hashing algorithm with a random salt and SHA-256 as a hash function.

All decryption of your RoboForm data happens on your device and not on our servers. The encryption key is derived from the Master Password and never leaves the client device. This applies for both installed versions of RoboForm as well as web access.

No RoboForm data can be accessed without the Master Password. We have no way of knowing what your Master Password is because RoboForm does not transmit it to our servers.

Authentication

As part of our RoboForm Premium subscription, we offer secure sync and backup of encrypted RoboForm data (sync can be turned off on Windows and Mac).

All RoboForm data that leaves your device is encrypted both in transit and when stored on our servers.

To enable the sync process, our server has to authenticate your RoboForm account credentials. To do this, we use an authentication hash. The authentication hash is generated from your Master Password. However, we use a different algorithm than that for deriving the local encryption key. This is how we securely sync without being able to decrypt your underlying data, nor know what your Master Password is.

To further ensure the security of your account, we offer options for OTP (One Time Password) and 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication). Read more about how to set up OTP/2FA in Chapter 12: Authenticator.

Secure Sharing and Sending

We use public-private key encryption for our Secure Sharing feature as well as for individual item Sending. This allows you to provide access to your RoboForm data to trusted recipients with different permission levels without sharing your Master Password.