changing master password in 1password 6 for windows

anurag

i am using 1password pro on iphone and is synced with dropbox, in pc i am using 1password 6, i have a long and secured master password, but in pc i have changed the master password to simple 5 letter password, i am alone using this pc, i want to know whether it is safe to work that way, because it is cumbursome to every time type the long password, in iphone we can use finger touch

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MikeT

Hi @anurag,

No, it is not safe to use a simple password like this. Think about potential remote breaches or a malware infection, these are more likely than someone stealing your computer or using it while you're not in the room.

They just have to copy your database file and upload it to their servers, so trying to guess a 5 letter password would take a few hours to break.

Then again, if your system is compromised, there's not much 1Password can do for you.

We are trying to figure out if we can bring support for Windows Hello to 1Password 6 Beta desktop version.

MikeT

One more thing, you might want to consider using a diceware-type password, rather than a random string of 30 characters.

For an example, it would be easier to type out deft feeble warlock make 25 than JsUaEtmlM6@EAxuRW,y1kJZPy.

anurag

in that case is it better to keep the same master password as that of the original database for opening this app OR make new master password equally strong

MikeT

Hi @anurag,

That's up to you, I would suggest the same original password since you're using that on your iPhone and if you choose a new one, you'd want to change it on your iPhone, so you don't have to remember two separate passwords.

anurag

ok thanks for the tips

MikeT

You're welcome.