Changing Passphrase
Learn how to securely update your master passphrase and migrate existing encrypted data to use the new passphrase.
Important:
Changing your passphrase will trigger a secure data migration process. This operation cannot be undone, so please ensure you have backups and follow the process carefully.
When to Change Your Passphrase
Best practices for passphrase rotation
Scheduled Rotation
- • Every month for regular rotation
- • Quarterly for high-security environments
- • Annual minimum for compliance requirements
- • Before major security audits
Security Events
- • Suspected compromise or breach
- • Employee departure with access
- • System security incidents
- • Compliance mandate changes
Passphrase Change Process
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Prepare for Passphrase Change (Coming Soon...)
Pre-change verification and preparation
Pre-Change Checklist
The migration process is designed to be zero-downtime, but we recommend scheduling during low-traffic periods for optimal performance.
Best Practices for Passphrase Management
Guidelines for maintaining secure passphrases
Security Practices
- • Use a password manager for secure storage
- • Never share passphrases via insecure channels
- • Implement regular rotation schedules
- • Use multi-factor authentication where possible
- • Document passphrase change procedures
Organizational Policies
- • Establish clear rotation policies
- • Train team members on procedures
- • Maintain change logs and audit trails
- • Test migration procedures regularly
- • Have emergency recovery procedures
Emergency Passphrase Recovery
What to do if you lose access to your passphrase
Prerequisites:
Ensure your account setup is complete and you have organization admin privileges.
Recovery Options
- Check secure password manager or backup locations
- Contact team members who may have access
- Restore from encrypted backup with known passphrase
- As last resort, start fresh with new passphrase (data loss)
Prevention Measures
- • Maintain secure backups of passphrases
- • Use enterprise password management solutions
- • Implement key escrow for critical systems
- • Train multiple team members on procedures
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions
Migration Failed
Verify your current passphrase is correct and try again. Contact support if the issue persists.
Migration Taking Too Long
Large datasets may take longer to migrate. The process is designed to be resumable if interrupted.
Data Integrity Errors
If verification fails, the migration will be rolled back automatically. Check your passphrases and retry.