Doesn't everyone need their master password? I was told that we could be in serious trouble if we lose that.
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Yes you need to keep the master.
I think it could be debated which is more dangerous from a security point of view. Switching entering passwords ... vs. saving them. In addition obviously based on the comments, some are not that happy with the pdf option either.
I'm not sure if I like a website telling me what compromises I should make for security.
Also people should not be encouraged to log in with their Master.
Hi @whatsup I just need clarification on the new wallet, they want you to apparently set a password in the wallet. Do you know if setting a wallet password will require resetting all my keys, or will it automatically reset all my keys? I don't want to go down this path!
There is no one talking on Discord or anywhere on Steem about this!!
Until I really know what this changes I will just keep using Steempeak and Busy, wallets apparently still work just fine with Steemconnect.
Newbies will be so lost, they really need to explain this better!!
Do you have a list of all your keys?
If so the fix is easy, log into SteemIt.com using your posting key.
Log into https://steemitwallet.com using the active key.
You should not need to change the password
If you do not have access to those keys:
if you have your master key you can:
login to steemitwallet.com using the master key,
Click Permissions
Find and Copy both your Active Key and your Posting Key.
Put them someplace secure and use the posting key to login to steemit.com and the active key for going forward
If that is not clear, feel free to stop by discord and SteemChat for assistance.
Continuing to use another frontend as your mentioned should also work fine.
Thank you @whatsup, I have multiple copies of all keys securely stored in multiple locations LOL.....
I just never recalled setting any " password " before.......... ever ...... Thats what worried me I thought setting a password might undo my keys........
I hope you have 2 copy's in different locations of them on good old paper! :)
Absolutely!!!
I went looking this morning just to confirm I had all keys and master password hidden!!! Funny how when you only use Posting& occasionally Active key you forget about Master password........
I am so thankful for good Steemians...... and I thought I was an informed Steemian! 🙄🙃
I will never forget all the times I'e hand written twice every private key or seed I had for a wallet, had like 30 different currencys at one point hahhahaha
lol 😊 I started a three ring binder just to keep track of all the updates, firmware etc........
I tried logging into steemitwallet.com with my master key (since that's the only key I have saved off site) and the "Login to Wallet" window just hangs there. The Login button turns gray and nothing happens. The window just sits there... :-(
Then I reloaded the tab and it took me to my wallet. But then I had to login again to see the "Keys and Permissions" tab. Then I tried to reveal my Private Active Key so I could copy it and I had to login AGAIN. But even after logging in for the umpteenth time it still would not reveal my Private Active Key. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong... :-(
I have not checked for changes, but the last time they announced the condenser split, I tried out the new wallet site and it worked just fine using my old active key, so I expect you should NOT need to change or set any new passwords. Just try logging in to the wallet site with your usual active key and see what happens.
I just tried it and It works just fine, thanks!
I claim rewards daily, and I try to limit my Active key to needed uses....... I don't really like signing in with my active everyday for rewards......
I might just stick with Busy and Steempeak for that!