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title: How to change your master password
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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
7. Log out and back in any other bitwarden applications that you are using.
   - You will eventually be logged out automatically.