How Do I Change My Master Password?
You can change the Master Password you use to unlock 1Password at any time by following these steps:
- Open the 1Password application and unlock your data file. Your 1Password data file must be unlocked in order to proceed.
- (optional) Click File > Backup Data File. This operation may take a few minutes so be patient. A Finder window will appear with the new backup file selected. Move or copy this file to a different location if you’d like. While not mandatory, this could be a life saver if you ever forget your new password.
- Click 1Password > Preferences > Security.
- Click the Change Master Password button and follow the instructions.
If your 1Password data file is stored in a Dropbox account folder please note:
- All computers that have 1Password installed and are using this same data file will also need to use the new Master Password.
- If you are using Dropbox syncing within any of our 1Password mobile apps you will need to update their saved Settings > Sync > Dropbox > Account > Password value to use this same new Master Password.
Master Passwords should rarely be changed
Only change your Master Password if it is weak and needs to be made stronger or if it is also used for something else. Your 1Password Master Password isn’t like a typical Login password, and so security advice that tells people to change passwords regularly does not apply to things like your 1Password Master Password.
In technical terms your 1Password Master Password is an encryption password instead of an authentication password; the advice used for one does not apply to the other. Once you have a strong, memorable, and unique Master Password you should not change it.