Lock Password Depot

The Lock function is one of Password Depot's most important local security features: It allows you to safely leave Password Depot running on your computer without having to worry that someone else could take a look at your database.

Lock Password Depot

The Lock function can be found in three places:

  • In the Database menu, under Lock (Shift + Ctrl + L) to lock the current database, and under Lock all (Ctrl + L) to lock all opened databases. If you lock the program via Lock all, this moves the application into the tray bar and in this way secures ('locks') it.
  • In the blue toolbar, on the far-right side (lock icon).
  • In the top bar (if used), on the far-right side (lock icon).

Unlock Password Depot

To restore and unlock the application, you must enter the authentication method of the currently opened file – i.e. its master password and/or key file:

  1. Click on the tray bar icon of Password Depot. Alternatively, simply select Password Depot from your normal program applications.
  2. A window opens, asking for the file's authentication.

  3. Enter the master password and/or select the path to the key file.

NOTE: If you have entered a wrong master password and/or selected a wrong key file, you will receive a "The master password and/or key file are incorrect" error message. The application will be locked briefly. Afterwards, you can re-enter the master password and/or re-select the key file.

  1. Click on the OK button.

NOTE: As long as the application is locked, you cannot perform any actions: neither edit the currently opened list, nor add a new list, nor open a different list. This may seem obstructing, but only this guarantees the highest security standard possible on your computer.