Why can't I reset the master password with the option of removing all username:passwords by unchecking "Use Master Password"?
Why can't I reset the master password with the option of removing all username:passwords by unchecking "Use Master Password"? Currently, there seems to only be the option to issue a "chrome:" command in URL which DOES reset the master password. However, it was something that I had to google. The intuitive option would be to uncheck the "Use Master Password" checkbox, receive a verification dialogue, and blammo, password reset. Please make this a feature, thank you.
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You can remove the Master Password by changing the current MP and setting the new value to an empty string (i.e. leave the new password fields empty).
If you have forgotten the MP then your only option is to reset the MP and you will lose all currently stored passwords.
You can remove all password in the Show Passwords dialog. That is where you manage the passwords. The master password is only for protecting the passwords with an extra level of encryption and has nothing to do with erasing passwords apart from resetting the MP in case you have forgotten the MP and can't open "Show passwords".
cor-el said
You can remove all password in the Show Passwords dialog. That is where you manage the passwords. The master password is only for protecting the passwords with an extra level of encryption and has nothing to do with erasing passwords apart from resetting the MP in case you have forgotten the MP and can't open "Show passwords".
Sorry, for being unclear. Essentially this is a feature request for an option under Firefox options (why not?) to reset my Master Password not knowing the Master Password. For Security reasons I understand why all the saved passwords have to be wiped, but wiping the Master Password (having forgotten it) should be an option without having to issue an arcane command that one has to google to figure out.
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