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title: How to change your master password
category: Getting Started
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The master password can only be changed from the [web vault](https://vault.bitwarden.com).

1. Log in to the [web vault](https://vault.bitwarden.com) at https://vault.bitwarden.com.
2. Click **Settings** on the sidebar 
3. Click **Change Master Password** under the **Master Password** panel
4. Type in your current password, the new password you want, and then re-type to confirm
5. Click **Change Password**
   - Note that you will be logged out after changing your password.
6. Log back in to confirm that your new password is working