When you install the ExpressVPN Keys browser extension, it requires certain permissions to work as designed. Learn what those permissions are and what each of them is used for.
| Permissions | Usage |
| Alarms | Used to sync latest password manager data on a regular basis. |
| Idle | Used to lock the password vault after a period of time if Chrome is not being used. |
| NativeMessaging | Used to securely communicate with the ExpressVPN desktop app. |
| Privacy | Used to set the default password manager and know whether ExpressVPN Password Manager is the default one. |
| Storage | Used to store configuration files for the password manager. |
| WebNavigation | Used to enable secure auto-fill functionality in iFrames. |
| WebRequest | Used to enable HTTP Basic Auth support. |
| Tabs | Used to communicate securely with the tab to allow the user to select a login to auto-fill within the current tab, and to get the tab URL. |
| UnlimitedStorage | Used to increase the amount of storage the extension can use. We store configuration settings and app status information. This storage can only be accessed by the extension itself. No website or other extension can see it. |
| Notifications | Used to let users know your ExpressVPN Keys has been updated, and to notify you of other updates. |
| ClipboardWrite | Used to let users copy data out of ExpressVPN Keys. |
| Host | Used to enable auto-fill functionality, by accessing all websites to inject the auto-fill scripts in the page. |
| Offscreen | Used to allow users to copy usernames, passwords, etc. to the clipboard. |
ExpressVPN does not monitor or collect any data of your online activity or connections. To learn more about our commitment to your privacy, see the ExpressVPN Privacy Policy.
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