encrypt secret key pdf

1passquest
1passquest
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in Windows

what is best way to secure the pdf download secret key?

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  • Ekalb
    Ekalb
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    Hello,
    My method: I encrypt Emergency Kit 1Password.pdf and I keep this crypted file on my computer and on an external device.

  • 1passquest
    1passquest
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    Coming from last pass, i initially was worried about how to secure the secret key, but in thinking about it, in the very worst case scenario, if your secret key gets hacked, you are then AS secure as all the other password managers, because they dont offer that level of protection. AND unlike LastPass, you have no unencrypted stuff in the server.

    just an observation

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  • AliH1P
    AliH1P

    Hey @1passquest, thanks for reaching out. An excellent way to secure your Emergency Kit would be to print a copy and store it in a safe deposit box.

    @Ekalb, that's a great suggestion for digital storage 👍

    Ali

  • 1passquest
    1passquest
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    i would like to be able to encyrpt the secret key before i download. for example. 1password, would ask me for a password (not my 1password password), and i would get a pdf encrypted with the secret key. that way i can distribute it to all my computers without an issue

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  • 1passquest
    1passquest
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    sorry if this is dumb question, how does 1password salt the password hash i use to log into 1passowrd

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  • Ekalb
    Ekalb
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    Hello,
    Everything about encryption is happening locally on your device.
    Read this : https://1password.com/security/

  • 1passquest
    1passquest
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    so what does 1password use as a salt for the password?

  • Dave_1P
    Dave_1P

    @1passquest

    You can find details about the salt and our cryptography in our security white paper: Security White Paper

    The answer to your question can be found on page 19 and further details on the salt can be found on page 36.

    I hope that helps! 🙂

    -Dave

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