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Why does adding a device need my master password?

Pairing copies your whole vault to another device, so Bramble checks that it's really you.

Adding a device sends your whole vault to it. Before that happens, Bramble asks for your master password. Someone who picks up your unlocked phone or laptop can’t add their own device without it.

The new device also unlocks with that same master password.

You unlock with only a security key

You’ll see Adding a device needs a master password. Pairing needs one, so:

  1. Choose Turn on master password. Bramble opens Settings → Security.
  2. Set a master password.
  3. Go back to Settings → Sync and add the device.

Your security key keeps working for unlocking.

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