What is a master password?

What is my master password?

The Master Password is the password that you created during the installation and set-up of Sticky Password. Your Master Password is the key to your encrypted database. This is the only password you will need to remember, and it is critical that you do not lose or forget this password.

How do I create a master password?

A strong master password needs to be truly unique.1Use uppercase and lowercase letters.2Use numbers.3Use symbols.4Use at least 8 characters.5Don't use words from a dictionary.6Don't use the same password twice.7Don't use personal information.

How is a master password used?

Instead of storing passwords, the Password Manager algorithm recreates users' credentials each time they log in. The idea behind Master Password is that if you don't store credentials, then criminals can't steal your passwords if they hack your network or device.

What is a master password on Mac?

The master password acts as a back door for resetting passwords on FileVault-protected accounts. Resource passwords — Users may create or enter passwords as needed in Web sites, servers, applications, folder archives, and encrypted disk images.