Creating and Protecting Your Main Password

When you set up Kaspersky Password Manager, one of the most important steps is creating a main password to protect your vault. This password serves as the master key to unlocking all your stored data, including other passwords. It's essential to choose a strong and unique main password to ensure the security of your sensitive information.

Creating a New Vault

To create a new vault in Kaspersky Password Manager, you'll need to set up a main password. If you forget this password, you will no longer be able to access your data. Therefore, it's crucial to memorize or securely store your main password, as it cannot be restored or recovered if forgotten.

Choosing a Strong Main Password

When selecting a main password, we recommend using a combination of at least eight characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters, digits, and special characters. This will make it extremely difficult for hackers to guess or crack your password.

Security Features

Kaspersky Password Manager takes the security of your main password very seriously. The app doesn't store your main password on any device or in cloud storage for added protection. If your device supports Touch ID/Face ID and this unlock method is enabled in the app settings, you can use biometric authentication to unlock your vault instead of entering your main password.

Encryption Process

Every time you try to access your data vault, Kaspersky Password Manager prompts you for your main password. The app uses a robust encryption algorithm based on Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to protect all your stored data, including other passwords. This algorithm has low RAM requirements, ensuring that your data is encrypted and decrypted within seconds.

The AES algorithm used by Kaspersky Password Manager employs a symmetric key algorithm derived from your main password using the Password-Based Key Derivation Function 2 (PBKDF2). This ensures that even if someone gains access to your device or storage, they will not be able to decrypt your sensitive information without knowing your main password.

In conclusion, creating and protecting your main password in Kaspersky Password Manager is a critical step in ensuring the security of your valuable data. By following these guidelines and using a strong main password, you can rest assured that your sensitive information remains safe from unauthorized access.

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