Changing the Freedom Passphrase

Freedom® protects your personal information through the use of a passphrase. Each time you start Freedom, you are asked to enter the passphrase. You can change your passphrase at any time.

Tip: It is a good idea to create a backup file of your nyms when you change your passphrase. The backup file is encrypted using the current passphrase.

IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to lose or forget your new passphrase. As Freedom uses strong encryption to protect your nym information, there is no way to recover the passphrase if it is lost. If you forget your new passphrase, you will be unable to start Freedom or use your nyms. Nobody, not even Zero-Knowledge®, will be able to help you retrieve it. You will have to restore a backup file whose pasphrase you remember or obtain a new activation code and run the Freedom Setup Wizard. Restored backup files use the passphrase that was in use when they were created. You may wish to write your passphrase on a piece of paper, seal it in an envelope, and hide it in a safe place—just in case you need it.

To change your passphrase:

1.Open the Preferences dialog box.

2.Click Passphrase.

3.Type the current passphrase in the Current text box.

4.Type the new passphrase in the New text box.

5.Retype the new passphrase in the Confirm New text box.

6.Click Update Passphrase.

Your new passphrase is now set.

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