Contactless Connect

Using Contactless Connect with the Browser Extension (No App Installation Needed)

With the Sticky Password browser extension installed, Contactless Connect offers even more convenience and functionality. The extension recognizes the website you're on and generates a QR code specifically for that site. Simply scan it with the Sticky Password app on your phone, and Sticky Password will automatically fill in your login credentials (based on your Sticky Password settings)—no need to drag and drop or copy and paste.

Facebook login page with Sticky Password Contactless Connect showing QR code login steps using the browser extension and mobile app.

This setup is ideal in situations where you can install the browser extension but not the full Sticky Password application—such as on a work computer with software installation restrictions or a device where you prefer not to install additional software. With the extension in place, logging in becomes even faster and more seamless while maintaining the same high level of security.

💡 Can I use Contactless Connect if the Sticky Password app is installed on the computer?

Yes! Even if you have the Sticky Password app installed along with the browser extension on your computer, you can still use Contactless Connect—under certain conditions.

  • If the Sticky Password app is locked on the computer, the browser extension will display the QR code so you can log in using Contactless Connect.
  • If the Sticky Password app is unlocked on the computer, Contactless Connect is not needed because the app communicates directly with the browser extension. In this case, clicking the extension will not display a QR code, since Sticky Password is already handling your logins.

So, if the Sticky Password app is unlocked on the target computer, you don't need Contactless Connect—nor will it appear as an option. But if the Sticky Password app is locked, Contactless Connect will be available, even on a device with Sticky Password installed.

Logging in is just a scan away—follow these steps:

  1. Install the Sticky Password browser extension.

    For easy access, be sure to pin the extension to your browser toolbar.

  2. Generate a QR code.
    • On the target computer, click the Sticky Password extension button in your browser to create a unique, secure QR code.
  3. The Contactless Connect extension button in the browser.
    A QR code generated using the Contactless Connect extension button.
  4. Scan the QR code with your smartphone.
    • Open the Sticky Password app on your phone and tap the Scan QR Code button to scan the code and establish a secure connection.
Green arrow indicating where to tap to scan the QR code.

The first time you scan a QR code generated by the browser extension on a new computer, you'll receive a prompt on your smartphone to approve the extension for use with your StickyAccount. After approving, you'll need to scan the QR code again to complete the login. From then on, the extension will be recognized, and you won't need to approve it again.

Sticky Password Contactless Connect approval process with step-by-step instructions for enabling and scanning a QR code.

When you scan the QR code, Sticky Password will check whether you have saved logins for the website you're currently on.

There are two scenarios:

a. If you have one or more logins for the site, the app will display them for you to select.
b. If no logins are found, the general account search screen will open on your smartphone. Simply choose the website you need, and Contactless Connect will navigate to the login page for you.

This ensures you can always access your accounts quickly, whether or not you already have credentials saved for the site.

Scenario a: Logins Found for the Site

If Sticky Password detects one or more saved logins for the website you're on, the app on your smartphone will display them for you to choose from. Once you select the correct login, Contactless Connect will automatically fill in your credentials, making the process quick and effortless.

Follow these steps:

  1. Go to the website you want to log in to in your browser on the target computer.
  2. An image of the Facebook login page illustrating the process of logging in with Contactless Connect.
  3. Click the Sticky Password extension button to generate a unique QR code for the site.
  4. An image of a unique QR code generated using the Contactless Connect extension button.
  5. Scan the QR code with your smartphone.
    • The Sticky Password app will recognize the website and display your saved logins for it.
    • Select your login in the Sticky Password app.
    • Tap the one you want to use.
  6. 💡 Note: If the website link stored in Sticky Password does not lead directly to the login page (the page where you enter your credentials), you may need to manually navigate to it. Once you reach the login page, Sticky Password will autofill your credentials.

    Sticky Password Contactless Connect displaying a saved Facebook login for quick access.
  7. The website login page will be autofilled.
    • Contactless Connect will automatically fill in your username and password on the computer's browser.

  8. Click "Sign In" to complete the login.
Step-by-step process of selecting a saved login using Sticky Password Contactless Connect.

That's it! No copying, pasting, or dragging—just a seamless and secure login experience with a quick scan.

Scenario b: No Logins Found for the Site

If Sticky Password doesn't find a saved login for the website you're on, you can either save a new login or search for an existing one.

I.

If you're on a website that isn't saved in your Sticky Password database, you'll have two options: you can tap 'Add Account' to save it for future use, or tap 'Search' to manually find and connect to a different saved website.

After scanning the QR code, the 'Add Account' option will appear. Tap it to enter your login details—such as your username and password—then tap 'Save' to securely store the credentials in Sticky Password.

Once saved, your login will be ready for future use. The next time you visit the website's login page, Sticky Password will autofill your credentials for you, making sign-in quick and effortless.

💡 Note: Saving a login in Sticky Password does not automatically create an account on the website. You must still register with the site if you don't already have an account.

Step-by-step visual guide showing how to add a new web account in a password manager app using a QR code scan, with green arrows indicating steps 1, 2, and 3.

II.

If you're on a blank page (such as your browser's start page), the general account search screen will open in the app on your smartphone. From there, you can manually select the website you need, and Contactless Connect will take you to the correct login page.

Follow these steps:

  1. Search for the website you are looking for in your Sticky Password app..
    • The app will open the general account search screen.
    • Enter the website name or scroll through your saved accounts to find it.
    Sticky Password mobile app interface showing the steps to scan a QR code using Contactless Connect and select a saved login.
  2. Select the website you want to log in to.
    • Contactless Connect will automatically open the website's login page in the browser on your computer.
    Sticky Password Contactless Connect displaying saved login credentials for American Greetings website login.
  3. The selected website's login page will open on your computer, and Sticky Password will automatically fill in your credentials.
  4. 💡 Note: If the website link stored in Sticky Password does not lead directly to the login page (the page where you enter your credentials), you may need to manually navigate to it. Once you reach the login page, Sticky Password will autofill your credentials.


  5. Click "Sign In" to complete the login.
American Greetings login page with Sticky Password Contactless Connect displaying saved login credentials for autofill.
💡 Stay Secure When Using Contactless Connect on Shared Computers

Always stay alert to any prompts asking you to save passwords in the browser or another password manager—if prompted, be sure to decline.

And of course, always log out of websites when you're done to keep your accounts secure.

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