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Changing Your Password

You can change your master password at any time from within the app.

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The app needs to be online and signed in to your account to change your password.

Ensure your device is connected to the internet before changing your password.

How to Change Your Password​

  1. Open Settings - Go to Settings
  2. Navigate to Account section
  3. Tap Change Password
  4. Enter your Current Password
  5. Enter your New Master Password
  6. Confirm your New Password
  7. Tap Change
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After changing your password, your vault data does not need to be re-encrypted. LockYit uses advanced key wrapping technology that allows password changes without touching your encrypted data.

Password Requirements​

Your new password should:

  • Be at least 8 characters (12+ recommended)
  • Include uppercase and lowercase letters
  • Include numbers and special characters
  • Be different from your previous password

After Changing Your Password​

Update Your Recovery Key​

When you change your password, your recovery key remains valid. However, we recommend downloading a fresh Recovery Kit after any password change.

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Discard any old recovery kit files after downloading a new one to prevent confusion.

Re-authenticate Biometrics​

If you have biometric unlock enabled, you may need to re-authenticate:

  1. Lock the app
  2. Unlock with your new password
  3. The biometric will update automatically

Troubleshooting​

Invalid password. Please try again.​

If you get this error.

  • Double-check that you're entering your current password, not the new one
  • Check for typos and Caps Lock
  • If you've truly forgotten your password, use Account Recovery

Password Doesn't Match​

If confirmation fails:

  • Make sure both password fields match exactly
  • Watch for accidental spaces at the end
  • Check for typos and Caps Lock