Master Password

Master password can be used to save passwords more securely using the user defined master password. Xshell saves all password information in an encrypted format. However, since passwords are encrypted using a fixed key, it has a risk of being exploited by hackers. When the master password is enabled and set, it is mixed in during password encryption adding an additional layer of security.
Master password uses a user defined keyword to encrypt the password section of the session data. When the master password is enabled, Xshell asks for the master password every time a new Xshell instance is started and a session is open. If the correct master password in not inputted, the session's password is not able to be utilized and must be entered again manually preventing unauthorized access.

• Note
  Be sure to remember your master password. If you lose your master password, there is no way to retrieve the password information stored in the session files.Maser Password settings are applied simultaneously to Xmanager, Xshell, and Xftp sessions.
  

To Enable Master Password:

1. Click on the Tools menu and then select Options.
2. Select the Security tab.
3. Click Set Master Password to open the Master Password dialog box.
4. In the Master Password dialog box, enter a new master password in the New Password field.
5. In the Confirm Password field, enter the new password again.
6. Click OK to save the changes.

Once master password is enabled, all sessions saved in the default location are re-encrypted using the new master password.
To Change Master Password:

1. Click on the Tools menu and then select Options.
2. Select the Security tab.
3. Click Set Master Password to open the Master Password dialog box.
4. In the Change area click Change to open the Master Password Change dialog box..
5. Enter the current master password in the Current Password field.
6. Enter the new master password in the New Password field.
7. Enter the new password one more time in the Confirm Password field.
8. Click OK to save the changes.

To Disable Master Password:

1. Click on the Tools menu and then select Options.
2. Select the Security tab.
3. Click Set Master Password to open the Master Password dialog box.
4. Click the Remove button to open the Remove Master Password dialog box.
5. In the Remove Master Password dialog box, enter the master password and click OK.

To Reset the Master Password:

1. Click on the Tools menu and then select Options.
2. Select the Security tab.
3. Click Set Master Password to open the Master Password dialog box.
4. Click the Reset button to open the Reset Master Password dialog box.
5. In the Reset Master Password dialog box, click Reset Master Password and click OK.

• Note
  Reset of the master password can be used if your forgot your master password or if you would like to clear all the passwords stored in your sessions.