Users use various browsers to easily search the Web: those built into the operating system, popular ones such as Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, as well as little-known applications.
But regardless of which browser is installed on your personal computer, you should pay attention not only to the security of your Internet connection, but also to the safety of personal data.
Why put a password on the browser?
Use a password to enter an account on a personal computer, protect data on the phone with a pattern or a fingerprint - all this has become a familiar part of the life of every owner of modern gadgets. But for some users, this level of protection is not enough, and they are interested in whether it is possible to put a password on the browser. But why is it necessary to install additional protection and how does it work?
A browser password helps protect personal data in case your computer or laptop is stolen. Attackers will not be able to open the browser and use the saved in the applicationdata: passwords from sites, bank account details.
Also, a password-protected browser will “protect” personal information in everyday life. If several people have access to a personal computer, then you can install several applications, and put protection on one of them, and then no one will be able to peep the browsing history, bookmarks and personal correspondence. But how to put a password on the browser? The process is different for all browsers, but in any case it does not take much time.
How to put a password on the Chrome browser?
Google's browser is famous for its intuitive interface and support for many additional extensions. One of them - LockPW - will help you set a password for your browser.
After downloading the extension from the store and installing it, the user will be prompted to configure LockPW. Next, you will need to confirm the use of the extension in incognito mode. Then the user will be prompted to read the instructions, and then click on the "Next" button.
After that, you will need to enter a password, repeat it and add a hint. Save the changes and restart the program.
Setting a password for the Mozilla Firefox browser
One of the popular browsers is Mozilla Firefox. Many users appreciate it for its user-friendly interface and wide selection of add-ons and extensions. It remains to learn how to put a password on the Mozilla Firefox browser.
In order to install protection, you need to download the Master Password + extension. Once installed, users will need toopen "Settings" of the application. In the window that opens, click on the "Protection" tab and check the box "Use a master password".
In the pop-up window you will need to enter a new password and repeat it. Then go to the "Startup" tab and set the password request at startup. The next step is to save the changes and restart the application. Subsequent opening of the program will be possible only after entering the password.
Password for Opera browser
Opera has millions of users installed. But only a few know how to put a password on the Opera browser and secure their data.
"Opera" is one of the few browsers that offers to install protection during the first installation of the application. In such cases, it is enough to enter the password in the open window and continue installing the program.
To add a master password to the Opera browser some time after installation, the user will need to open the "Settings" of the program and go to the "Advanced" tab. Among the proposed list of settings, select "Security", and then click on "Set Password".
The user will need to enter a new password and save it. Next, you need to restart the browser and open it with a password.
How to put a password on the Yandex browser?
The Russian browser "Yandex" is just starting to become popular. A good data protection system, fast loading - this is what bribes more and more users. But how to put a password on the Yandex browser?
The process of setting a password for Yandex. Browser is the same as in Chrome. You need to download LockPW from the app store, install it and go to the extension settings.
Just like in Chrome, here you will need to confirm the use of the extension in incognito mode and agree to the terms of use of the application. Then enter the password twice and add a hint. The last step before rebooting is saving the changes. Now in any browser, personal data will be under maximum protection.
