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- Go to 1password.com in your browser and sign in to your account. Alternatively, click the 1Password icon in your browser toolbar to sign in.
- Click your account name in the top-right corner of the page, then select "Manage Account" from the dropdown.
- In the Manage Account page, click "Change Account Password" in the sidebar on the left.
- Enter your current account password in the first field, then enter your new password and confirm it in the fields below. Click "Change Account Password" to save. 1Password will send a confirmation to your email.
- Download and save your Emergency Kit, update it with your new password, and store it in a secure location, such as a USB drive or printed copy in a safe. You can now sign in with your new account password.
How to Change 1Password Master Password
Use this interactive demo to learn how to change your 1Password master password.
📌 Why this matters
Changing your master password keeps your digital vault secure when your current password might be compromised or simply needs strengthening. Beyond basic security, this process creates a clean break from your password history, which matters more than you might realize. Password managers store encrypted data that could theoretically be attacked years from now with more advanced computing power. By periodically updating your master password, you're essentially re-encrypting everything with fresh protection, making any previously captured encrypted data useless to potential attackers.
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