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showing saved password in tools>options>security>saved password with stars

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mohammadsahand
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Hello i want to another ones can use my saved username passwords in sites but they can not see my password in tool>options>security>saved password (i have to say that already i used master password item but it is not helpful because i have to say it to other until they can use my saved user & passwords) how can I save my passwords while they be unvisible in saved password menu

Hello i want to another ones can use my saved username passwords in sites but they can not see my password in tool>options>security>saved password (i have to say that already i used master password item but it is not helpful because i have to say it to other until they can use my saved user & passwords) ''' how can I save my passwords while they be unvisible in saved password menu '''

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cor-el
cor-el
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If you set a master password then that MP needs to be entered to have access to the password. That MP encrypts the names and passwords and so once the MP has been entered during a session you can always access the passwords if you know how to. Without a Master Password there is no protection at all and a simple copy of the two files key3.db and signons.sqlite to another profile or computer is enough to access them at ease. So if you want to protect your passwords then use a MP and log out from the Software Security Device by pressing ESC or clicking Cancel on the MP prompt to see passwords if you leave your computer unintended.

See Use a Primary Password to protect stored logins and passwords