How do I change my master password in KeePass?

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To change the master password in keepass, make a backup of your database then click on file > change master password and then type your password in. close the database and reopen it to check your password is correct.

Where is KeePass master password stored?

Protect your database master password by writing it down on the KeePass (v 2.37 or later) emergency sheet, File>Print>Print Emergency Sheet... Store the emergency sheet in a safe and secure location, e.g. safe deposit box, personal safe or lockbox, or where you store your important documents.

How do you get rid of master key in KeePass?

You can change a database's composite master key by selecting File->Change Master Key. It may be more productive to review your locking settings in Tools->Options->Security to see if they can be adjusted to match your requirements.

What happens if I forgot my KeePass password?

There's no backdoor, no password reset feature, nothing. If you're locked out is because you changed your password and you have backups of your old vault, you can restore from backups and use the old password. There's more information on this here. Now, you might consider trying to crack your KeePass database.

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