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Former Member
4 years ago1Password requires login at every Windows startup
Hello! I am new to 1Password and am still in the trial period, wondering if 1Password is going to work for me.
I use a Windows10 PC privately. May wife also uses the same PC, on the same Wondows a...
Former Member
4 years ago@Dogmatix The master password requirement is one of the main reasons that storing your passwords in 1Password is more secure than saving them in your browser. However, it doesn't need to be difficult to remember or type.
The copy of your password database on 1Password's servers is additional protected by the Secret Key. So your master password just needs to be strong enough to resist attackers who have access to your device. 16 random characters should be enough or a bit longer if you use a combination of dictionary words to make a passphrase.