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Lock with master password on restart disclosure (#511)

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@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ To enable Unlock with PIN for your Desktop app:
2. Scroll down to the Security section and check the **Unlock with PIN** checkbox.
3. Enter the desired PIN code in the input box. Your PIN can be any combination of characters (a-z, 0-9, $, #, etc.).
{% callout success %}The pre-checked option **Lock with master password on restart** will require you to enter your Master Password instea of the PIN when the app restarts. If you want the ability to unlock with a PIN when the app restarts, uncheck this option.{% endcallout %}
{% callout success %}The pre-checked option **Lock with master password on restart** will require you to enter your Master Password instead of the PIN when the app restarts. If you want the ability to unlock with a PIN when the app restarts, uncheck this option.{% endcallout %}
Your Unlock with PIN settings will persist **until you log out**. When you log out of your Desktop App, you'll need to re-enable Unlock with PIN.
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@@ -82,6 +82,10 @@ Your Unlock with PIN settings will persist **until you log out**. When you log o
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{% callout info %}
When using the **Lock with master password on restart** PIN option, the Bitwarden application may not fully purge sensitive data from application memory when entering a locked state. If you are concerned about your device's local memory being compromised, you should not use this option.
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## Understanding Unlock vs. Log In
In order to understand why unlocking and logging in aren't the same, it's important to remember that Bitwarden [never stores unencrypted data]({% link _articles/security/vault-data.md %}) on its servers. **When your Vault is neither unlocked nor logged in**, your Vault data only exists on the server in its [encrypted form]({% link _articles/security/what-encryption-is-used.md %}).