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Password Vault in JumpCloud Go Browser Extension

Password Vault autofill is available through the JumpCloud Go™ browser extension. The extension provides browser autofill and quick access to Password Vault websites and credentials so users can select a stored credential on a login form and fill username and password fields without typing them manually.

JumpCloud Go also supports SaaS management, JumpCloud Go authentication, and single sign-on (SSO) access. These features are independent of each other.

Important

Password management through the extension does not require JumpCloud Go device registration.

Prerequisites

  • Password Vault is enabled for your organization. See Get Started: Password Vault to learn more.
  • Users are enrolled in Password Vault through a user group.
  • Browser Extension Management is enabled under Access > Password Vault > Settings > Platform Access.
  • The JumpCloud Go browser extension is installed on the user's browser (deployed by an Admin or installed manually).

Considerations

  • Password Vault credentials are stored in the cloud. Users cannot access credentials offline and must be able to sign in to the User Portal.
  • If Browser Extension Management or Password Vault is disabled, JumpCloud Go redirects users to the user portal.
  • To add or edit websites and credentials from the extension flow, JumpCloud Go redirects Users to the Password Vault in User Portal. The extension can capture passwords during login, update, or sign-up.
  • JumpCloud Go also allows users to copy the username, secret or 2FA directly from the Extension without opening the User Portal.

Supported Browsers​

Enabling Browser Extension Management​

Admins control whether Password Vault capabilities such as autofill and username/password capture are available through JumpCloud Go.

  1. Log in to the JumpCloud Admin Portal.
  2. Go to Access > Password Vault > Settings.
  3. Under Platform Access, turn on the Browser Extension Management toggle button. A screen showing Platform Access options in JumpCLoud Admin portal
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To disable Password Vault features in the extension, turn off the Browser Extension Management toggle button. JumpCloud Go then redirects users to the User Portal and does not show the autofill icon in the extension.

Understanding Password Vault in JumpCloud Go​

The JumpCloud Go browser extension is required for Password Vault autofill capabilities in the browser. After the extension is installed and Browser Extension Management is enabled, Users can:

  • Detect login fields on websites and open a credential picker by clicking the inline JumpCloud Go icon.
  • Search and select a Password Vault credential to autofill the credentials.
  • Capture passwords during login or sign-up. Update the passwords when required.
  • Autofill without exposing the secret when the User has Connect permission on the credential. A screenshot showing the JumpCloud login screen

When a User clicks a username or email field on a login page, the textbox is autofilled with the selected username or email field. The same icon appears in the password field after a credential is selected.

A screenshot showing the Password screen for JumpCloud login screen

JumpCloud Go also suggests saving passwords for websites that you didn't save yet in your Password Vault. After accessing a website and inserting a credential, JumpCloud Go will display a pop-up suggesting you save that credential in your Password Vault and link to that website. Here is an example:

A screenshot showing the Save Login Details pop-up in JumpCloud Go

If you don't want to save this credential in your Password Vault, you can close the pop-up. This pop-up is visible every time you access this website (till you save the credential). If you don't wish to save this credential, click Exclude Website. The left navigation also includes Websites, Credentials, and Password Generator. At the bottom of the sidebar, User Portal opens the JumpCloud User Portal. Your signed-in name and email appear below User Portal.

Websites​

The Websites section lists the URLs and applications stored in your Password Vault that you can access from the extension.

To view the websites:

  1. Open the JumpCloud Go browser extension.
  2. In the left navigation, click Websites.

JumpCloud Go browser extension Websites section with search, folder filter, and website list

On the Websites page, you can:

  1. Search: Enter text in the search field to find a website by name.
  2. Filter by folder: Use the folder dropdown (for example, All) to show websites in a specific folder.
  3. Add a website: Click the + button to add a website. JumpCloud Go opens Password Vault in the User Portal so you can create the website.

Each row shows the website or application name, a site icon when available, and account details such as a username, email address, or the number of linked credentials (for example, 6 credentials). Clicking a website opens the details of linked credential.

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When a website has more than one linked credential, the list can show a credential count instead of a single username. Click the website to choose which credential to use.

For each website, following options are available:

  • Connect: To open the website and autofill credentials.
  • Copy: To copy the website URL.
  • Edit: To edit the website details in the user portal.

Credentials​

The Credentials section lists the Password Vault credentials available to you in the extension, including logins and other secret types.

To view credentials:

  1. Open the JumpCloud Go browser extension.
  2. In the left navigation, click Credentials.

JumpCloud Go browser extension Credentials section with search, type and folder filters, and credential list

On the Credentials page, you can:

  1. Search: Enter text in the search field to find a credential by name or username.
  2. Filter by type: Use the type dropdown (for example, All) to narrow the list by credential type.
  3. Filter by folder: Use the folder dropdown (for example, All) to show credentials in a specific folder.
  4. Add a credential: Click the + button to add a credential. JumpCloud Go opens Password Vault in the User Portal so you can create or edit the credential.

Each row shows the credential name, an icon for the credential type, and supporting details such as a username, email address, or a masked secret.

For each credential, following options are available:

  • Copy: To copy either the username or the password.
  • Edit: To edit the credential details in the user portal.
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Sensitive values such as tokens or secrets appear masked in the list.

Password Generator​

Use Password Generator in the JumpCloud Go browser extension to create a secure password, then copy it for use when creating or updating a credential.

Password Generator in the JumpCloud Go browser extension

To view the password generator:

  1. Open the JumpCloud Go browser extension.
  2. In the left navigation, click Password Generator.
  3. On the Password Generator page, you can view the generated password.

Settings​

Use Settings in the JumpCloud Go browser extension to control how Password Vault autofills login fields, how the extension looks, and how two-factor authentication (2FA) codes are handled in the browser. These options apply to your signed-in JumpCloud User account in the extension.

Accessing Settings​

  1. Open the JumpCloud Go browser extension.
  2. In the left navigation, click Settings.

Settings in the JumpCloud Go browser extension

General​

The General section controls autofill behavior and which websites are excluded from password save or update prompts.

  1. Autofill Login Fields: Turn on the Autofill Login Fields button to autofill when only one item exists for a page. Turn the toggle button off to turn off this behavior.
  2. Domain-Specific Autofill: Select your preferred autofill method:
    1. Exact Domain Only: Autofill matches the exact domain.
    2. Domain and Subdomains: Autofill matches the domain and its subdomains.
  3. Exclude Websites: Websites excluded from saving or updating passwords. Click View to open the list of excluded websites.

Display​

The Display section controls the look of the extension and the position of the password manager icon on web pages.

  1. Dark Mode: Turn the Toggle button on or off to switch between Light and Dark mode.
  2. Icon Offset: Enter a value in pixels (px) to move the password manager icon so it does not overlap page content. The field shows the offset with a px unit.

2FA​

The 2FA section controls how the extension handles two-factor authentication codes.

  1. Autofill 2FA: Turn on the toggle button to autofill 2FA codes when available. Toggle off to stop autofilling 2FA codes.
  2. 2FA Notifications: Turn on the toggle button to show a notification when 2FA is required. Toggle off to hide that notification.

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