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How do I set a strong password?
How do I set a strong password?

Maximize your Exodus wallet security! Information about creating strong and secure passwords with tips on password management.

Updated over a week ago

Everything you need to know about creating strong and secure passwords, as well as tips on password management.

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How do I create a strong password?

A strong password isn't necessarily a good password. More important than its strength is its uniqueness. This means that a good password must be different than any other password you use and ideally different than what anyone else uses.

The best password is a random password.

And the best way to create those is by using a dedicated password manager app. These apps can create random passwords up to 64 characters long. The app remembers your passwords and fills out automatically. And because they are designed with security in mind, you can feel pretty confident your passwords are safe.

If you decide against using a password manager (not recommended) or trying to think of a good master password for it, here are some tips for human-created passwords:

  1. Don't use any information available to anyone, like birthdays, names, or other easily guessed information.

  2. The best passwords, being both easy to remember and hard to crack, are random words. This may sound counterintuitive, but it's true. Four randomly selected words are stronger than the passwords we usually create. However, randomness is the key factor here.

  3. If you have to (or want to) use symbols and mixed capitalization, avoid using the expected ones:

    1. Don't capitalize the first letter, capitalize a random one.

    2. Don't append a number at the end, add one within.

    3. Don't use the usual letter symbol substitutions, like a = @ and s = $

  4. Make it long—at least 16 characters long.

  5. Use non-English words if you can.

Don't reuse passwords! Creating a great password and then using variations on different sites undoes the whole effort.


How do I set a password in Exodus?

Mobile

In Mobile, you can set a numeric passcode. After you have set a passcode, you can also enable Face ID for iOS devices or Touch ID on Android devices to secure your wallet.

Here's how to set a passcode for your Exodus Mobile wallet:

  1. In Exodus Mobile, a) tap on the Profile icon, then b) tap Security.

  2. Toggle on Secure with Passcode.

  3. Create a 6-digit passcode, then enter it again to confirm it.

  4. Your wallet is now secured with a passcode!


How do I enable Face ID? (iOS)

Here is how to unlock your Exodus wallet by enabling Face ID on iOS.

You must set a passcode before enabling Face ID.

  1. a) Tap the Profile icon, then b) tap Security.

  2. Toggle on Secure with Face ID.

  3. Your wallet is now secured with Face ID!


How do I enable Touch ID? (Android)

Here is how to unlock your Exodus wallet by enabling Touch ID on your Android device.

You must set a passcode before enabling Touch ID.

  1. a) Tap the Profile icon, then b) tap Security.

  2. Toggle on Secure with Fingerprint.

  3. Your wallet is now secured with Touch ID!


Desktop

To set a password in Desktop, you'll need to go through the backup process.

The password you create should be unique. Don’t use a password you’ve already used for other websites, social media, or email accounts.

  1. In Exodus Desktop, click the Settings icon in the top right corner.

  2. a) Click the Backup tab. b) Enter a strong and unique password. c) Passwords are case-sensitive, so you'll see a prompt if caps lock is on. When you have entered your password, d) click Next.

  3. a) Re-enter the password and b) click Next.

  4. Click View secret phrase.

  5. Write down your 12-word secret recovery phrase. Mouse over each word and write them down in the correct order. Double-check that they are spelled correctly. When you are finished writing down the secret recovery phrase, click Done.

    We recommend writing down your 12-word secret recovery phrase on more than one piece of paper, and keeping the copies in separate secure locations to prevent a single point of loss from events like fires, floods, etc.

    • The secret recovery phrase is your secret master seed that generates all your wallet’s addresses and private keys. It's essential to keep your secret recovery phrase safe. To learn more, please visit: Everything you need to know about your 12-word secret recovery phrase.

    • Do not store your 12-word secret recovery phrase as an unencrypted digital copy. Hackers can access digital text files and screenshots. If you want to know more about crypto security, please visit: How do I keep my money safe?

  6. Next, a) read the verification question carefully, b) select the correct answer, and c) click Done.

  7. And that's it! Your desktop wallet is now password-protected, and your backup is complete.


Web3 Wallet

In Exodus Web3 Wallet, you will be prompted to create a password when setting up your new Web3 Wallet.

The password you create should be unique. Don’t use a password you’ve already used for other websites, social media, or email accounts.

If you want to change an existing password, please follow the steps in this guide: How do I reset my password?

  1. When setting up your wallet, you will be asked to set a password. For more information on how to set up a new Web3 Wallet, see the guides below:

  2. When prompted to create a password, a) type in a strong password. b) Your wallet will indicate the strength of your password with the color of the bar under the password, with red and yellow being the weakest and green being the strongest. c) Passwords are case-sensitive, so you will see a prompt if caps lock is on.

  3. After entering a strong password, a) the bar below the password will be green. When you are done creating your password, click Next.

  4. a) Re-enter your password. When the passwords match, you'll have the option to b) click Get Started.


Why should my Exodus password be different than any other password?

Aa mentioned above, all your passwords should be different, but let's explore why it's important for Exodus.

Your Exodus password protects your crypto by preventing anyone with access to your device from accessing Exodus. This is crucial if you live or work where others may access your device.

For those with an earlier version of Exodus who created an encrypted email backup link, your password is the decryption key. This means that whoever has access to your backup link and your password can restore your wallet and access your funds.

Note: The email backup link was only available to wallets downloaded before version 2019.2.1.

Exodus doesn't store any of your private information, which is why we can't recover your password. If our servers were to get hacked, the hackers would find nothing.


Why should I avoid saving passwords in my browser?

Some browsers or devices might ask if you want it to remember or save a password after you enter it. It's best to avoid this feature.

If you're saving all your passwords in your browser, and your browser is compromised, then all your saved passwords are also at risk of being compromised.

Furthermore, browsers don't use zero-knowledge encryption, so the company that makes the browser can view your passwords.

One of the best ways to keep track of passwords is with a dedicated password manager. For more information, visit: Use a password manager.

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