How to create a strong master password
A master password protects the entire vault. Therefore, it should be longer, more unique and chosen more carefully than ordinary login passwords.
Why the master password has a special role
The master password protects not just a single account, but often dozens or hundreds of additional accounts. This means its protection value is significantly higher than with standard logins.
At the same time, in many cases it must remain noticeable, which makes the selection more challenging.
What a good master password looks like
- Significantly longer than normal passwords.
- Unique and not used anywhere else.
- Best set up as a random, easy-to-remember passphrase.
What you should avoid
No reuse of old favorite passwords, no private phrases and no minimalist variations. Especially when it comes to master passwords, convenience is expensive in the wrong place.
Additional protection through MFA makes sense, but here too it does not replace good basic security.
Quick checklist
The most important actions from this guide in compact form.
- Create your own, long passphrase for the master password.
- Never recycle an existing password or only slightly adapt it.
- Check the recovery process and emergency access directly after setup.
Common questions
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