Does 1pasword regenerate masterkey and overviewkey after changing masterpassword ?

random_31731ec7aea
random_31731ec7aea
Community Member
in Mac

Hi,

does 1pasword regenerate masterkey and overviewkey after changing masterpassword ? I guess not, cause if I change masterpw 1password could simple reencrypt the masterkey with the new masterpw.

Is there a way to force 1password to reencrypt everything with new masterkey and itemskeys ?

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  • Stephen_C
    Stephen_C
    Community Member

    1Password 4, as I understand it, does not generate a new encryption key if you simply change your master password. If you want to generate a new encryption key then basically you need to:

    1. Set up folder sync and ensure the sync is up to date.
    2. Erase all 1Password 4 data and start over (i.e., at the same time creating the new master password).
    3. Import the old data (from 1 above) into the new vault.

    If you're going to do this be careful: read the knowledge base articles first and make sure you know what you're doing!

    Stephen

  • random_31731ec7aea
    random_31731ec7aea
    Community Member

    Hi Stephen,

    thanks, this is exactly the workaround I was looking for.

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  • sjk
    sjk
    1Password Alumni

    Hi @random_31731ec7aea,

    On behalf of Stephen, you're welcome. It's good to hear his helpful workaround was helpful for you. :)

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