How to Change Your FileFortress Password

Secure your device with a new password

What You'll Learn
  • When you can change your password
  • Step-by-step password change process
  • Updating your key file
  • Password requirements and best practices

Prerequisites

You can only change your password if you're using custom password encryption. If you're using automatic (machine-specific) encryption, you must reinitialize with a custom password first.

Before You Start
  • Make sure you know your current password
  • Choose a strong new password
  • Update your key file if you use one
  • Update all devices using this password

Changing Your Password

Step 1: Run the Change Password Command

# Change password interactively
filefortress --password CurrentPassword device change-password

# You'll be prompted for your new password

Step 2: Update Your Key File (If Used)

If you use a key file for convenience, update it with your new password:

# Create new key file with new password
echo "YourNewPassword" > ~/filefortress.key

# Set proper permissions (Linux/Mac)
chmod 600 ~/filefortress.key

Step 3: Update Other Devices

If you use FileFortress on multiple devices, you'll need to update each one to use the new password.

Password Requirements

  • Minimum length: 8 characters
  • Recommended: 16+ characters for strong security
  • Mix of characters: Letters, numbers, symbols
  • Avoid: Dictionary words, personal information
Pro Tip

Use a password manager to generate and store a strong, random password. A passphrase like "correct-horse-battery-staple" is also secure and easier to remember.

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