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| <p>When the secure storage is used for the first time, it will generate a master password used to encrypt |
| data. This same master password will be required to retrieve data from secure storage in future. |
| In case the master password becomes unavailable, secure storage provides optional support for password recovery. |
| If the master password is lost or forgotten, providing exactly the same answers to the questions will recover |
| the master password and will allow data to be retrieved from secure storage. This can help prevent data loss |
| in case you forget or lose your master password.</p> |
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| <p>Pick password recovery questions that will be easy for you to answer, but hard for other people to guess. |
| For example, consider asking about a memorable date, a place you liked when you were a child, or your favorite quote. |
| The strength of secure storage is determined by its weakest link; don't use answers that are very short or |
| easy to guess.</p> |
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| <br><A href="ref-securestorage-start.htm">Secure storage</A> |
| <br><A href="ref-securestorage-works.htm">How secure storage works</A> |
| <br><A href="ref-securestorage-passwd.htm">Life of a master password</A> |
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| <br><a href="ref-securestorage-prefs.htm">Secure storage preference page</a> |
| <br><a href="ref-securestorage-options.htm">Secure storage runtime options</a> |
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